Is it normal for your first period not to stink and to have almost no blood then get clear discharge a day after your period?

Answer 1

• Yes, it's normal for your period not to smell bad.

Menstrual flow does have a different smell to normal vaginal discharge - blood itself has a slightly metallic odour, but also the blood can effect vaginal scent because it effects vaginal ph that in turn effects bacteria within the vagina. Menstrual flow will only smell bad if there is excessive growth of 'bad' bacteria, for example if you have a vaginal infection or you're using tampons that encourage massive bacterial growth within the vagina. Some types of pads can also cause odour; by preventing air-flow they create the perfect warm moist environment for bacteria to thrive, prevent blood from drying, and chemicals in some pads cause odour.

As long as you're healthy and using hygienic sanitary products (cotton pads, cloth pads, menstrual cups, softcups, etc.) then your menstrual flow shouldn't "stink".

• Yes, clear discharge after menstruation is normal.

You get discharge throughout your menstrual cycle as this is how your vagina keeps itself clean, you will find that you will experience different discharge throughout your menstrual cycle as hormones effect your vaginal discharge - this is normal, and you will learn to recognise different discharge at different points in your cycle. Clear discharge may be Fertile Quality Cervical Mucus which is produced around a week before you ovulate, this is what keeps sperm alive within your vagina and helps sperm reach the egg when you ovulate.

As long as discharge isn't an unusual colour such as green or grey, an unusual texture such as watery or cottage-cheese like, smells bad like fish or ammonia, or causes irritation, it's normal. As said, in time you will learn to recognise different discharge throughout your cycle.