The kind of underwear we put on is something that every one of us thinks about daily.
Your choice can be affected by many factors such as the kinds of activities you’ll be doing, the level of comfort you seek, and whether or not this underwear will be staying on for long. However, what most of us fail to take into consideration is whether our choice of underwear is healthy for our vaginal area. You’ll be surprised to know that not every kind of underwear is good for you and that several factors including time and place can affect your choice of undergarments.
To help you make an informed decision, here are a few ways that underwear can affect our health as women.
The Material
As a rule of thumb, the best kind of underwear is the one that allows your private parts to breathe while wearing it. The most breathable option would be a pair of 100% cotton underwear. This can certainly limit your choices, eliminating most of the sexy and fancy ones. However, what you need to keep in mind is that, unlike cotton, underwear made from other, non-breathable fabrics such as nylon and spandex, can irritate your sensitive skin. They can also increase the risk of vaginal infection by keeping in moisture over prolonged periods of time. Wearing fancy lingerie for a brief period can be okay, but you shouldn’t wear it for hours on end.
The Level of Dryness
Wet underwear can also increase the risk of vaginal infection significantly. Moisture on its own can cause infection but, combined with the heat produced due to constant and excessive friction, it creates the perfect environment for bacteria to grow and thrive. There are times when you’ll have to bear with wet underwear, like during a workout session or on a hot day, you should change your clothes as soon as possible. However, there are other times when you’ll have to deal with the moisture for prolonged periods, such as post-pregnancy. In such situations, this underwear provider recommends wearing leak-proof underwear that can keep your vagina healthy and allow it to breathe. Not only does leak-proof underwear absorb moisture and dry quickly, but you’ll also find various designs to suit your needs and personal preferences.
The Fit
Wearing tight underwear is terrible for so many reasons, the first of which is the fact that it blocks air and traps moisture. We’ve already established how this combination is terrible for your health as a woman. To add insult to injury, tight underwear that’s used for shaping your abdomen and thighs can limit blood circulation, damaging the nerves in this area. They also make going to the bathroom a heavy chore, forcing women to hold it in for prolonged periods, which can result in a urinary tract infection. If messing with vaginal health isn’t enough, tight underwear can compress your inner organs as well, resulting in indigestion, bloating, and gas.
Briefs Vs. Thongs?
Chances are, you only ever ask yourself this question when you’re weighing between being comfortable and feeling sexy. While wearing thongs isn’t necessarily bad for your health, choosing ones that are loose or keep sliding can increase the risk of catching an E.coli bacterial infection that can spread from your anus into your vagina. If you have to, make sure you’re wearing thongs that stay in place. Just make sure that you buy comfortable and durable panties from a reputable underwear company like EBY.
Choosing Detergents
You might not be too sensitive down there, but even then, using scented detergents can hugely mess with your lady parts. Scented detergents can irritate sensitive skin, which, in turn, can increase the risk of infection. It’s always best to use a gentle and hypoallergenic soap when washing all kinds of underwear.
Going Commando
Generally speaking, the better your vagina can breathe, the happier all of you will be. This makes sleeping commando after a day full of clothes a great break to improve your lady’s health. However, going commando while wearing irritating fabrics, such as jeans, or doing strenuous activity can’t be deemed wise.
Duration of Wearing
Most of us wouldn’t go on wearing the same underwear for more than a day, which is good and hygienic. Wearing underwear for a longer period can accumulate all the sweat and moisture, which can result in an infection as well as make you both uncomfortable and extra self-conscious. Moreover, you shouldn’t use underwear for more than a year at most.
For better or for worse, our choice of underwear can significantly affect our health as women in many ways. Instead of going for either comfort or looks, we should start paying more attention to our choices and habits to keep our bodies both happy and healthy. A good place to start would be by paying attention to the material, condition, and usage of our undergarments.
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