Checking Your
Cervical Fluid Internally
Checking your cervical fluid gives you essential information
as to your fertile and peak times during your monthly cycle. Start checking your
cervical fluid on the first day after your menstrual period and check it multiple times
during the day. Also be aware of the overall vaginal sensation (wet or dry) you have
had throughout the day without physically checking.
Start with clean hands. You are checking a very
sensitive part of your body and do not want to risk the chance of infection.
Take notice of any fluid stains on your underwear.
When you are extremely fertile the cervical fluid is abundant and has a high content of
water and will leave a fluid stain in the form a circle. Less abundant non fertile
fluid is dryer and tends to form lines that are in more of a rectangular shape.
Do a few kegel exercises (squeezing and releasing the
vaginal muscles - the same muscles you would use if you were to stop the flow of
urination) this will get the fluid flowing from the cervix.
Separate your
vaginal lips
with one hand
and with the
other hand slip
you middle
finger inside
the vagina and
locate your
cervix. We
give more detail
on the position
and its opening
of the cervix
and how it will
change in shape
and in feel in
the Cervical
Position page.
Press your
finger against
the sides of the
cervix applying
a small amount
of pressure (do
not apply
pressure to the
point of pain
and make sure
your nails are
not rough and
that they are
clean) do this
three or for
times around the
cervix and at
its opening.
Slowly draw your
finger out of
the vagina to
inspect the
fluid.
Rub your middle
finger and thumb
together and
make a mental
note on how it
feels.
Does the fluid
feel dry or wet?
Is it abundant
or stark?
Is it thick or
thin? Does
it feel sticky
or creamy?
Does it feel
slippery like
eggwhites?
Pull apart you
middle finger
and thumb, does
the fluid make
little peaks?
Does it Stretch?
Does it gum up
or crumble?
Does the fluid
remain on your
fingers or is it
so thin that it
falls from your
fingertips?
What color is
it? Clear,
white or yellow?
Does the fluid
dry up on your
fingertips
quickly?
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