Don't panic, Milky White Vaginal Discharge with NO foul smell, itchiness, burning, abdominal pain or inflammation is very normal. Most women believe that it is a sign of a vaginal yeast infection or BV or something worse when that is often not the case. It doesn't hurt to see a doctor just to make sure.
All vaginal discharge comes from the glands of the vagina and the cervix. In the vagina, the Skene's glands are located on the left and right side of the lower part of the urethra. The fluid/secretion from the Skene's gland drains into the urethra and the urethral opening.
The Bartholin's glands are located on the left and right side of the lower part of the vaginal opening, they secrete mucus, this mucus lubricates the vagina.
In the cervix, the crypt/folds of the cervix wall secretes different textures of mucus depending on where you are in the menstrual cycle from the different section of the cervix. These secretions flow downward and drain out of the vagina causing vaginal discharge.
Milky white vaginal discharge usually represents ovulation (mature egg released from the ovary and moves into the fallopian tube for sperm fertilization). Milky white discharge can represent a sign of early pregnancy this discharge is often called leucorrhea and is associated with pregnancy (if you are looking to get pregnant take a home pregnancy test if this discharge occurs).
You may also experience this milky white discharge or in some women it could be clear and watery while being sexually aroused. The slight difference here is that the secretion/fluid is secreted from the vaginal walls instead of the cervix and although milky white it is a bit more watery. Arousal/fluid help to lubricate the vagina making penetration and intercourse less stressful and more pleasurable. You may continue to experience this arousal discharge even up to a few hours after sexual stimulation and intercourse has ended.
Normal healthy milky white vaginal discharge should be odorless or have a mild earthy pleasing odor. Again, the main purpose for all vaginal discharge is to cleanse, lubricate and protect the vagina, cervix and uterus when there is no sigh of infection.
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