Do you ever think to yourself, Am I doing this underwear thing wrong? It may be an integral part of our routine, but it is not something the average person knows much about.

 

Like, did you know that there are certain fabrics that are healthier for you or certain times that going commando is better or that there is sort of an expiration date for underwear?

 

These unspoken underwear rules can have an impact on your vaginal health — and, depending on the style, can even affect your mood.

 

 

 

You may have heard this before, but with all the cute styles in a variety of fabrics out there, it is worth saying again: cotton is the best underwear fabric.

 

The vulva is a very sensitive and delicate area, similar to the lips on your face. You want to treat [it] gently and the most simple, gentle fabric to touch your skin? Yep, cotton. It is also breathable and absorbent, which can help prevent yeast infections.

 

Synthetic materials like nylon and spandex do not allow the area to breathe. Instead, they trap heat and moisture, creating a perfect breeding ground for yeast infections.

 

 

 

There is a lot of debate about whether or not going underwear-free to bed is better for you.

 

For those who have a healthy vagina, either choice is fine. For those who deal with regular yeast infections, going pantie-free to bed can make all the difference.

 

Going without a cloth barrier allows the area to breathe overnight and keeps moisture from building up or creating an environment for bacteria to build.

 

The vulva area should be exposed to the air, just like any other area of your body

 

Basically, it does not hurt to go without underwear overnight.

 

 

 

Some doctors say that you can get away with wearing a pair of underwear two days in a row if there is not much discharge or sweat. But if you start to feel uncomfortable because of vaginal discharge buildup, you can change them more than once a day

 

Many ladies are bothered by moisture and wear pantie liners all of the time but this is not the healthiest of behavior as liners can cause chafing and irritation. Cotton-lined underwear will solve this problem, and it is OK to change more than once a day.

 

 

 

All types of underwear should be handled more gently then the rest of your wardrobe, not just your special lacy, stringy thongs. This is not because they are your delicates.It is mostly because they sit up against your more sensitive skin area for long periods of time.

 

 

 

 

Sounds a bit excessive, especially for something that gets washed so regularly. But according to the Good Housekeeping Institute, even clean underwear can contain up to 10,000 living bacteria.

 

Beyond bacteria, there is a chance your underwear could contain feces.There is about a tenth of a gram of poop in the average pair of underwear.

 

If you do not have bacterial problems down there, you may not have to clean out your drawers annually.

 

But if you do experience BV or other symptoms frequently, experts say you may want to replace your underwear every year.

 

 

 

Even though it goes unseen (for the most part), underwear can actually play a major part in how you feel.

Do not underestimate the power of your most intimate garment or think that just because nobody sees it, it does not have to look awesome.

 

If you are ever feeling a little down, turn to your sexiest pair of panties. Like a power pose, it could give a nice confidence boost.