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Cervical mucus: everything you need to know about it

Do you know the feeling when your underwear suddenly feels totally wet, even though you are in the middle of your cycle and this cannot be an unannounced surprise of your period? Then it is probably vaginal discharge, also Cervical mucus Maybe you have already heard the term Cervical mucus For example, when the hormone-free method of determining fertility and ovulation This is an option for people who either want to avoid taking the pill or who have a strong desire to have children.


In our new blog post we want to take a closer look at the Cervical mucus and its changes during the cycle Knowledge about the consistency and appearance of your cervical mucus can help you on the one hand, your fertiledays to recognize. On the other hand, this will help you to better recognize when it is no longer healthy vaginal discharge but could be an infection. 

What is cervical mucus?

Do you also find it difficult to explain straight away what exactly is meant by the term Cervical mucus can be understood? Don't worry, we'll explain it to you!

Cervical mucus is formed by the glands called cervix. These glands are located in the cervix. But what are the Components of cervical mucus ? For the most part, it actually consists of Water , but also other very beneficial things, such as Antibodies for immune defense, are contained in it. The mucus therefore has many useful functions. 

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What does cervical mucus look like when I am fertile?

Have you ever noticed that the consistency and amount of cervical mucus changes over the course of your cycle ? This is quite normal, because depending on whether you are in a fertile phase or not, the Cervical mucus a different function.
 

In the phase of fertility is the discharge significant liquid and can even sugary In addition, he is then basic This is because the Cervical mucus in this phase has the task of to protect and transport the sperm that enter the vagina . Through the alkaline cervical mucus the sperm then remain viable for longer.

If you remove the Cervical mucus during your fertiledays with two fingers, then you will see that it spins around your fingers and visually raw egg white remembered. This is the typical consistency of mucus while you ovulation have.
 

The whole thing changes when you are not in your fertile phase The Cervical mucus is then rather sour and has the function to prevent sperm from entering the uterus . Your Cervical mucus takes on important tasks in your body and changes in the cycle .

Did you know that the Cervical mucus even as a Method of contraception By carefully checking the Consistency of mucus can be recognized when a person fruitful is and the ovulation takes place.But even if a Pregnancy desired is, is the method for determining ovulation using cervical mucus helpful for prospective family planning. 

When is cervical mucus at its thickest?

The strongest is the Cervical mucus , if you have your ovulation and you in your fertile phase This phase of your fertility is also about the peak of the mucus . And what the Family planning If you want to become pregnant, this is the best time to do so. If you do not want to have children, you should of course make sure that you have sufficient prevention Even apart from the lack of desire to have children, contraception is important in order to Sexually transmitted diseases to prevent. 

When does cervical mucus appear?

Cervical mucus can be found not only in the fertile, but also in the infertiledays n However, it is to the infertiledays n tougher and you may not notice it as much as you did at the fertiledays n , in which the mucus changes and very fluid is.


Already somedays before ovulation the Cervical mucus , which then still milky is. The thin and clear cervical mucus , which marks the fertile phase, is about threedays before your ovulation or already on the day of your ovulation You will probably then have a heavier and more liquid discharge have. Also after ovulation the formation of the Cervical mucus , but this is then again solidified and can have a white or yellowish color . In this phase the Cervical mucus again at the cervix , thereby creating a Closure In fact, it may be that the production of cervical mucus is absent and you notice that your vaginal entrance suddenly feels very dry. 

Is cervical mucus the same as discharge?

Did you know that the vaginal discharge is a generic term for the fluids that come out of the vagina outside of menstruation? These include the Cervical mucus also includes arousal mucus or even possible sperm that may still be in the vagina. An important note at this point: Pay attention to prevention if you do not want to have children, because sperm can remain in your vagina for a long time.

A whitish and transparent discharge , the without smell occurs is normal. However, in your case, there is a brownish and smelly discharge Then this could be an indication of a bacterial infection which requires medical clarification. Cervical mucus is, however, transparent, white or sometimes yellowish. However, the mucus , which at sexual arousal This vaginal discharge is indeed also clear, spinnable and odorless , however, its origin is related to sexual arousal, which does not refer to the Cervical mucus applies. 

What does it mean when a lot of cervical mucus comes out of the vagina?

Somedays your cycle are characterized by a sudden increase in mucus coming out of your vagina? Then it could be that you are currently in your fertile phase! Heavy discharge can, as we have already explained above, be a sign that you are currently ovulation Did you know that During ovulation, about 10-20 times more vaginal discharge can come out of your vagina ? This is because your Estrogen levels l is particularly high during this time. Because before you can ovulation you have, there will be a increased estrogen production the egg sacs, which are also called follicles.


In fact, a increased discharge but can also be an indication that a pregnancy, antibiotics or the pill are being taken. Especially if hormonal preparations , like the pill, with a high estrogen content taken, it can lead to increased discharge come. The heavier discharge , which during a pregnancy can also be attributed to a hormonal changes back. 

Taynies - also for discharge

You are tired of always having new Panty liners to buy if you want to use your fertiledays Then you should definitely look at the more sustainable and convenient alternative that you can use with the Period panties by Taynie The real all-rounders are not only for collecting your period blood, but also for discharge , which is particularly during ovulation noticeable. Would you still prefer to wear panty liners? No problem! Here do you find washable Bind in different absorbency levels - of course without chemicals such as biocides. The days of wet underpants and perfumed panty liners that leave you feeling sweaty are history. You generally want to know more about Panty liners Then get to here to our blog post about it!


In our shop you will also find a special section with all our Products , which for discharge and can therefore also be worn outside of your period. Here you get there. A special eye-catcher is our Taynie String . Thanks to the attractive cut, no one would assume that these are panties that can collect and safely contain liquids up to 10 ml. 

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