Do not wear underwear to sleep. It is seriously dangerous
At night, it's worth airing out your intimate areas. Sleeping without underwear allows our skin to breathe freely. However, this is not an option for everyone. Those who prefer wearing underwear to sleep must remember one thing - advises the gynaecologist.
12:42 PM EDT, October 20, 2023
Pajamas, a nightgown, just underwear, or perhaps sleeping naked? Gynaecologists have long been appealing for women not to wear underwear when going to bed. However, if we cannot sleep through the night without underwear, we must remember one basic rule.
It's better to sleep without underwear, but..
Dr. Kim Langdon insists there is no need to wear underwear to bed. She claims it’s healthy to let your skin breathe a bit after a day spent in underwear. "It's the key to a healthy and happy vagina," she encourages in a post published on betteryourhealth.com.
During the day, intimate areas are often covered with tight clothing made of synthetic materials. Perspired leggings or workout pants can contribute to vaginal irritation and the development of infections. Therefore, in such cases, sleeping without underwear can provide relief.
Sleeping without underwear also has its downsides. When we don't wear panties, our pajamas and sheets will require more frequent washing to keep them clean and free from bacteria.
If we decide to sleep completely naked, the bedding may irritate our skin, causing itching and scratching.
The gynecologist warns. Do not wear this underwear at night
If you are someone who prefers to wear underwear during sleep, remember that not all are made for this. At night, forget about lace underwear or thongs. Classic, cotton panties work best.
- Thongs can cause bacterial vaginitis and other types of inflammation. Even though the vagina is not sterile and has its own microbiome, mainly consisting of Lactobacillus bacteria, the pH can change - warns Dr. Kim Langdon.
The best choice would be loose underwear that won't cling tightly to your body.
- It doesn't retain as much heat compared to tight underwear, which means it creates a better environment to prevent yeast infections - explains the gynecologist.
The principle is therefore simple. The more air flow, the better. So let's allow our intimate areas to breathe, which will help prevent many infections.
