What do different types of vaginal discharge mean?

You might see this on the toilet paper when you wipe, or in your underwear. Normal vaginal discharge has several purposes: It's normal for the color, texture, and amount of vaginal discharge to change at different times of the month during a girl's menstrual cycle. But some changes in discharge may mean there is a problem. Normal vaginal fluids can be somewhat thin, sticky, and elastic, or thick and gooey.