Sleep without underwear: yes or no?
Are you #teampigiama at night or do you prefer to sleep naked? And is it always better to have panties on or not? Let the expert speak
What you choose to wear to sleep totally depends on you and your level of comfort: some people prefer to wear pajamas, others prefer to wear old shirts with nothing underneath, others still prefer to sleep naked. But have you ever thought about what is best to wear for your health?
You may have heard that sleeping without underwear gives breath to the vulvar area, or perhaps you have heard exactly the opposite, which is that sleeping with underwear is better for vaginal health.
So where is the truth?
According to Dr. Navya Mysore, chief of One Medical, there is nothing wrong with either option. Whether or not to wear underwear is your free decision. However, if you choose to wear underwear in bed, Mysore recommends opting for cotton because it is breathable.
And if during the day you are an admirer of the thong or thong, Mysore recommends abandoning these models in favor of wider undergarments for the night. This will help prevent any vaginal problems, such as yeast infections, vaginal irritation and bacterial vaginosis.
"The lower the air circulation, the greater the chance that the yeast will enter and thrive in the vaginal area. Fungi in fact proliferate in closed and wet areas, so if you wear underwear not in cotton and more tight, you are certainly creating an optimal environment for any type of infection with fungi or yeasts ».
Furthermore, the choice of wearing underwear depends on the amount of vaginal discharge that you could produce: having your underpants on is a protection and a barrier to contain them.
So, whether or not to wear linen at night is a personal choice, it is always a good idea to regularly observe the classic hygiene rules: change underwear at least once a day, unless you are wearing hygienic panties, in which case you should often change the sanitary napkin. Wearing clean undergarments will prevent the formation of bacteria, potentially causing future infections.
