How often should you change your underwear?

Underwear comes into contact with the most delicate parts of our body. Even if you practice good hygiene, it needs to be changed regularly. But not everyone knows the rules for wearing and how often to change underwear. This article is intended to help understand this issue.

How often should you change your underwear and why?

Experts say that men and women's underpants should be changed daily. Women's bras are changed every 2-3 days. How often you change your underwear directly affects your health.

• During the hot season, it is recommended to change your underwear more often due to excessive sweating.
• If your work involves frequent physical activity, then you should perform hygiene procedures twice a day.
• Dirty laundry can cause skin irritation and even ulcers. This is due to bacteria that multiply on dirty panties.
• Panties are changed after each shower/bath.
• People who suffer from excessive sweating are at risk of getting a bacterial infection. As you know, a humid environment is favorable for the proliferation of harmful microorganisms.
• Lack of intimate hygiene is fraught with the development of candidiasis in women and men.
• When washing, be sure to select the double rinse mode (or another similar one, depending on the model of the washing machine). If powder particles remain on the fabric, it may cause irritation and itching of the skin.

How often do you change underwear - statistics

Numerous studies conducted by domestic and foreign experts show that women are more scrupulous in matters of hygiene than men. It’s not for nothing that there is a “bearded” joke on this topic, about the three stages of contamination of men’s socks.

A survey conducted by the reputable British tabloid Daily Mail found that married men change their underwear more often, while single men do it less often. About 80% of respondents change their underpants every day. About 15% of respondents send clothes for washing only when visible dirt appears on them.

Domestic researchers also conducted surveys among our men. The results showed that only 40% of respondents change their underwear daily, about a third of respondents do it once every 2-3 days, once every 1-2 weeks – 10%. Every fifth respondent does this even less often.

REFERENCE! Statistics also show that single Russian men, like English men, change their underpants and socks less often than married men.

Differences in hygiene between men and women

As you know, the female body has some distinctive features. Specifically, the presence of critical days. During this period, special hygiene must be observed.

• Gynecologists recommend buying separate panties for menstrual periods. Usually dark colors so they don't show stains.
• It is recommended to use special products with a neutral pH level for washing.Women are generally prohibited from washing themselves with regular soap, because it has a detrimental effect on the microflora of intimate places.
• Women and men are recommended to perform personal hygiene procedures twice a day.
• Men should learn how to choose the right underwear for themselves. It is recommended to wear wide cotton panties, the so-called “family pants”. They are not the most aesthetic, but they do not put pressure anywhere and do not contribute to overheating of the genitals.

If you experience any unpleasant symptoms (itching, diaper rash, etc.), consult a doctor immediately. Self-medication is dangerous.