In the morning, a selection of underwear is often shipped quickly. However, as long as you care about your private parts, you have every interest in worrying about what to keep them safe. Surprisingly, the underwear you choose can have both positive and negative effects on the well-being of your genital areas.
Fabrics to choose, comfortable cuts, habits to adopt… HuffPost interviewed gynecologists and urologists to find out four tips to follow to make sure your underwear doesn’t hurt you.
1. Choose the right material
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Conversely, fabrics that do not allow you to breathe should be avoided. For example, synthetic materials such as nylon and satin are not recommended. But Dr. Miller particularly emphasizes polyester, which he advises avoiding because of its poor absorbency and breathability. If you are unsure about the exact mix of materials in the underwear, Dr. Braden suggests that the fabric “Soft and non-slippery”In which case you can go there safely.
2. Choose the cut that suits you
Only you can judge the comfort of underwear, the main thing is to find it “Doesn’t squeeze or rub you”. However, urologist Dr. Fanwa recommends Milhouse Amplitude. When it comes to material selection, air circulation and moisture absorption are also two keys. For men, this choice is even more important because specific research has indicated its effect on fertility. This Harvard study in 2018 shows this, and recommends boxers.
For women, Dr. Suzy Lipinski emphasizes the need to be vigilant with the bridle, which is tight and constricting. She clarifies: “That doesn’t mean you can never wear, but it’s best to minimize your use.” Don’t forget your medical history either. Indeed, for women prone to infection, Dr. Braden warns that the plate may increase the risk of bacterial vaginosis.
3. Change yourself every day
This is a rule of thumb from all the doctors interviewed: changing your underwear at least once a day is essential to ensure that the bacterial load remains stable. Dr. Brayden explains that there is nothing abnormal about bacteria being present in your underwear, but it is a matter of preventing their accumulation. Wearing the same underwear for a long time can lead to infection as the moisture mixes with the bacteria on it. Otherwise, smell is also a sure sign.
4. Why not sleep naked?
Don’t worry, you’re not necessarily going the wrong way if you’re always sleeping in your underwear. If you have applied the above advice, doctors do not see any particular problem. However, some of them believe that it can be beneficial to do without it to allow your private parts to breathe and reduce moisture and friction. It all depends on your personal preferences.
