 [ Symptoms ] what is spotting i am about to get my periods but i see white discharge and discomfort in lower abdomen what is spotting i am about to get my periods but i see white discharge and discomfort in lower abdomen is the white discharge called spotting i dont feel any symptoms of pregnancy as most people feel and discuss online but my period was suppose to start on 14 which has not and i feel discomfort in lower abdomen [ Disease ] hi yes you can you can also have protected sex anytime during your cycle in fact having sex during your period is very good for you it help to clear things out quicker but as you have cycle problems the perhaps going on the bc pill this would help settle you periods and get them into a regular pattern and the bonus would be protected sex anytime of your cycle do hope this helps you good luck