Is it normal to have discharge before your first period?

Okay so totally, it's super normal to see clear or whitish discharge down there before you even get your first period. I literally had it for a while before mine started, and it can be a really good sign that your period is coming soon!

This "goo" (lol, totally) is called vaginal discharge, and it's your body just doing its thing to keep you healthy. It basically cleans and lubricates your vagina, so it's a good thing! It usually looks clear, white, or light yellow, and it can be a bit sticky or slippery. Everyone has it, and for most people, it starts a few months to a year before their first period.

Keep an eye on it, but don't stress. If it changes color dramatically, like to green or gray, or if it starts to smell really bad, or makes you itchy, then it's worth a quick chat with a grown-up just to be sure everything's okay. But for now, take it as an exciting hint that your body is getting ready! If you're curious about how close you might be to your first period, there's a quiz on this site that helps you figure it out: how close is my first period?