One of the top ways women catch infection is usually through their underwear. These pieces of clothing have direct and regular contact with your vagina so not paying them enough thought might cause you to do yourself harm.
Here are 4 underwear rules you must follow.
1. Do not wear thongs to bed
Stick to briefs and boy shorts and avoid wearing thongs while sleeping. Bacteria can spread and pass to the vagina via a thong that can lead to vaginal infections. If you are wearing, briefs ensure that you do not wear tight briefs while sleeping.
2. Stick to cotton underwear
When it comes to fabrics, cotton can be your best bet. The fibre can work well to keep your vagina feeling fresh all the time. Cotton can wick away moisture and discourage any yeast growth. However ensure that you do not wear the same pair of cotton underwear to bed that you have been wearing all day, as this, in turn, increase the risk of yeast infection.
3. Wear seamless panties
The elastic bands that are too tight can be downright irritating while sleeping. When you twist and turn in sleep because of discomfort, all the rubbing can cause abrasions that could be deep enough to cause darkening and permanent scarring of the skin. Opt for seamless styles panties as they are most comforting on your skin. Opt for cotton undies that have a stretchy lace at the seams which means no visible underwear lines and no elastic bands. A total win-win situation.
4. Avoid old and dirty underwear
Also, if your underwear is old, the elastic band in your underwear can potentially give you a rash called contact dermatitis. So ensure that you dispose of the old ones. Dirty underwear can carry up to a gram of faecal matters so ensure that you always wear clean underwear. In fact, you should change your underwear twice a day.
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