What do you do for bad cramps in your lower tummy and does discharge mean you're not washing up enough?

Okay so for bad cramps, you can try a few things like a heating pad, or doing some gentle stretches.

Dealing with cramps

A heating pad on your lower tummy or back is literally my favorite thing when cramps hit. You can also try taking some pain medicine like ibuprofen – ask a grown-up what kind and how much is okay for you! Sometimes just moving around a little bit helps, like a super gentle walk or some stretches. Resting up and drinking plenty of water can help too.

About discharge

No way! Discharge does not mean you're not washing up enough. Like, it's totally normal and actually a good sign your body is working how it's supposed to. Your vagina cleans itself naturally, so discharge is just its way of staying healthy and getting rid of old cells and stuff.

It changes throughout your cycle, so you might notice it's sometimes clear and stretchy, sometimes white and creamy, or even a little yellow. As long as it doesn't have a super strong smell, or feel itchy, or look weird colors (like green or gray), it's all good. You just need to wash the outside like usual, with mild soap and water. The inside literally cleans itself!