Cervical mucus is a watery fluid released from the cervix into the vaginal canal. It's a mainly clear or white discharge that can leave a stain or dry onto your underwear. Cervical mucus keeps the vagina moist, which can make sexual intercourse easier. It also helps prevent infections.
The nature and amount of cervical mucus change throughout the menstrual cycle. A few days before ovulation, cervical mucus usually resembles egg whites: it is thin, clear, and stretchy. This feature of cervical mucus is good for sperm movement through the cervical canal, after which they journey to the uterine tubes to fertilize the egg. After ovulation, the amount of cervical mucus gradually decreases.
The texture of cervical mucus depends on many factors, such as stress, using soap or lubricants, being underweight, and following a diet that can reduce the amount of cervical mucus released.
One easy way to improve cervical mucus is to drink enough water. The more liquid your body receives, the easier sperm can move through the cervical mucus. To maintain a healthy water balance, you should drink about 8 glasses of clean water daily.
Drinking too little water may decrease the production of cervical mucus and lessen its quality, which can adversely affect your ability to conceive.
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