Watery Discharge Feels Like I Peed Myself


Watery discharge can be an uncomfortable topic, figuratively and literally. It can be awkward to talk about, especially when you think your watery discharge feels like I peed myself, which is embarrassing if you’re in a public place! It’s not, generally, something to worry about, even if that’s cold comfort when it happens!
What Is Watery Vaginal Discharge?
What we mean is you might find a clear discharge in your panties that looks like water or another thin liquid. It can be slightly gooey or like a watery secretion. It shouldn’t smell bad or have any clumps in it. Color-wise, it is likely to be clear or pale. Some people compare it to egg whites.
Why Does It Sometimes Feel Like Peeing?
Sometimes your body may produce more fluid than normal – making your panties feel damp or like you’ve peed yourself. This can be normal, or because of an infection, pregnancy, or even just because your body is doing a deep clean. The discharge we make is both a cleaning agent, helping to fight off nasties in our uterus, cervix, or vagina, and it’s also a lubricant.
Is Watery Discharge Normal?
You’ll be glad to hear it’s really normal! More than that, it is expected that you will have this kind of discharge at some parts of your cycle, and it can be really helpful for your reproductive health.
The Role of Vaginal Discharge in Health
Vaginal discharge is a way for you to kick out the cells, oils, and sweat inside your vagina – keeping your reproductive tract clean and healthy! It’s also slightly acidic, around PH 4, which is the same as tomato juice. This PH is weak enough that it doesn’t hurt us, but it can kill some forms of bacteria, and also slightly discolor clothes by messing with the dyes we use!
When Is Watery Discharge Typical?
You will most often get watery discharge before your period, during ovulation. This is because it’s linked to raised levels of progesterone and estrogen, so the more of these hormones flying around your system, the more likely you are to have thin and wet discharge.
Possible Causes of Excessive Watery Discharge
Sometimes there is discharge, and sometimes it feels like you have a dripping wet vagina! There are a few reasons for this, from pregnancy to infections to good old-fashioned hormones (progesterone and estrogen!).
Hormonal Changes
Like we mentioned, watery vaginal discharge can appear around ovulation, so keeping track of when it’s going to happen means we can keep an extra liner in our bag! Tracking couldn’t be simpler using the Mira Hormone Monitor. Combining it with the Mira Max Wands and our app means you can track your unique cycle and know when you’re ovulating.
Pregnancy
It’s normal for your body to produce wet discharge when you’re making higher levels of estrogen during pregnancy. If you are worried or the discharge smells bad, is green or yellow, comes with itching or soreness, or you have pain when you pee, you should contact your midwife or doctor.
Sexual Arousal
Like we said, this form of discharge is also used by your body as a lubricant, meaning that an excess of it can mean you’re aroused, and your body is preparing for sex. Doesn’t matter if sex is actually about to happen or not – your body is ready just in case!
Infections
Our bodies have a great immune system, but sometimes you need a different solution to the problem of infection. The vagina being a self-cleaning organ (very useful!), has ways of doing this, including making a lot of discharge to move out dead or infected cells. It’s literally trying to push cells and build up out of you so you can get rid of this infection. Infections that can cause our vagina to do this are usually caused by bacteria or an overproduction of yeast. Let’s be honest, these can be embarrassing to talk about. However, up to 75% of us born with vaginas will get a yeast infection during our lives, and around a third to a quarter of us will get an STI. Healthcare staff are more than used to seeing these and there’s almost nothing you can say that will surprise them!
Bacterial Vaginosis (BV): Symptoms and treatment
BV, according to the NHS, is a common cause of vaginal discharge with a strong fishy smell. It can also change the texture of discharge, making it grayish-white or thin and watery. BV doesn’t cause soreness or itching, and most of us who get BV don’t have symptoms, which makes it a pain to catch. You’ll be given antibiotics (tablets or a cream), and if you have a same-sex partner, they will also likely need treatment. BV has a bad habit of coming back, so keep an eye on it!
Trichomoniasis: Causes and warning signs
Another one where most of us won’t develop symptoms! According to the MSD manual, trichomoniasis is an STI that causes a lot of thin or frothy and yellow-green in colour discharge. It can also cause soreness and itching around the vagina and inner thighs, and pain when peeing or having sex. Trichomoniasis can be treated with antibiotics- you and your partner will need treatment.
Yeast Infections: How they can lead to watery discharge
According to the Mayo Clinic, yeast infections can cause lumpy discharge that looks like cottage cheese, but it can also cause thin and water-like discharge as our body tries to get it gone.
Chemical Irritants
It’s entirely possible that the chemicals in our soaps, period pads, fabric softeners, condoms, or spermicides can lead us to have a bodily reaction. Not everyone will experience this, but if you do, try changing your soap or fabric softener. If you’re also finding skin irritation, it’s best to check this isn’t an allergy with your healthcare provider.
Medications
Taking medications that affect your hormones can potentially affect your vaginal discharge. This is especially true if the medication raises your progesterone and estrogen levels – the ones that cause egg white discharge naturally. If you’re uncomfortable don’t just come off the meds – talk to your doctor!

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Schedule NowDoes Watery Discharge Indicate Pregnancy?
Whilst it can be an indicator, it shouldn’t be your main indicator. When taken into consideration with other symptoms, discharge can help you decide if you need to take a pregnancy test.
Typical Pregnancy Symptoms
Early on in your pregnancy you’re likely to miss your period, nausea, fatigue, and changes to your breasts. You’ll possibly also get some light spotting with your thin discharge.
When Discharge Alone Isn’t Enough
If your discharge is pasty or you’ve not got other symptoms of pregnancy then your discharge alone isn’t a good indicator of if you are pregnant or not. If you are TTC and getting your hopes up it’s always best to double check with a test.
When to Be Concerned About Watery Discharge
While discharge itself isn’t a cause for concern, if it comes with other symptoms, then you should start considering seeking medical advice.
Symptoms That Require Medical Attention
A lot of these symptoms can be related to infections, but some of them can be related to more serious issues.
Itching, burning, or pain during sex or urination
Any of these symptoms can be symptoms of illnesses like STD’s as well as other vaginal illnesses. Always talk to your healthcare provider about these symptoms, especially if you have had unprotected sex.
Discharge with an unusual color, odor, or consistency
These are also signs of infections, but never self-diagnose these issues and reach out to a healthcare provider to get them looked over.
Accompanying symptoms like fever or abdominal pain
The usual suspect with these symptoms is Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID), but it could also be something like endometriosis. Always get these checked out because these can develop into something more painful or serious.
Possible Underlying Conditions
There are several conditions that can give you these symptoms and very liquid discharge.
Vaginal infections, such as trichomoniasis
These infections are annoyingly common and frustrating. Vaginal infections can also be made worse by incorrect cleaning. Remember, the vagina is a self-cleaning system, so while the vulva needs to be clean, douching is a big ol’ no no.
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
Whilst these can be serious illnesses, we have ways to treat them. It can be embarrassing to admit to having an STI, but don’t let that embarrassment stop you from getting the help that you need or let it make the illness get worse!
How to Manage Watery Discharge
Sometimes, you may find you can coexist with your body and this kind of clear watery discharge. Sometimes, though, we need to step in and make some changes to make our life more comfortable.
Lifestyle Adjustments
Caring for your body starts with what you put into it. Our discharge can be influenced by our hormones which are affected by our nutrients and vitamins. If you’re looking to rebalance your body and hate taking pills, the Mira Fertility Tea can be a natural way to balance your hormones, as well as creating a calming ritual – your moment of peace on a hectic day.
Avoiding irritants like harsh soaps and perfumed products
Strong smelling soaps and perfumes can be something we really enjoy- but our vagina does not enjoy them. The harsh chemicals and the scents manufacturers use can really irritate the sensitive skin inside our vagina. Better to give them a skip!
Choosing breathable underwear and proper hygiene
The easiest way to make our vagina happy is by keeping our vulva clean and dry. Using underwear made of a breathable material that is the right size for you is a really easy way to do this, as long as it’s done with a clean and dry vulva. Wash with a gentle soap and make sure you dry thoroughly once you’re out of the bath/shower.

When to Use Panty Liners or Pads
When your watery discharge feels like I peed myself, it can be good to use panty liners or pads. We don’t want to be walking around, feeling uncomfortable, so use the tools at your disposal to do that.
Managing excessive discharge comfortably
Using liners or pads, and changing them at the appropriate moment can make sure you’re comfortable throughout the day. Another option could be something like period underwear as these are designed to absorb moisture which can be helpful if you’re having a heavy discharge day!
Medications or treatments for underlying infections or conditions
More often than not, if there is an underlying infection, you will be prescribed antibiotics. If it’s caused by a yeast infection you might be given antifungal meds which can be creams, ointments, tablets, or even suppositories. Antifungal medication can be bought without a prescription, however it’s always best to get checked over if you think it’s a yeast infection.
When to Seek Help
If you have additional symptoms, get a healthcare provider to check you over to make sure it’s nothing serious and to get the treatment that you need. If you’re confused or unsure, it can be useful to have another person to talk to. The friendly folks at the Mira Hormone Health Clinic can help point you in the right direction and take out all the guesswork!
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a bad smell always mean infection?
Sometimes your discharge may have a mild smell that doesn’t mean you have an issue. If the smell is strong or bad then it is an indication of a vaginal infection.
Does watery discharge mean you should douche?
You should not douche to get rid of vaginal discharge as it can upset the natural balance of microorganisms in your body and even lead to infection! Normal vaginal discharge (even the watery stuff) is not unclean or unhealthy.
Why does it feel like I peed myself?
Your body makes a lot of discharge such as when you’re aroused or when your body is doing a deep clean.
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