'You might want to think about using non-perfumed or hypoallergenic washing power as well. 'If there is more moisture there is more risk of bacterial infections and yeast infections because they thrive in that environment. 'Try and make sure the crotch is cotton, synthetic underwear increases the moisture trapping in that area because it is not breathable,' she told The Sun Online. It's best to keep your own bacteria - yes, we all have some down there but that's healthy - to yourself.ĭr Vanessa Mackay, a spokeswoman for the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, suggested wearing cotton underwear during the day to reduce the risk of infection, changing your underwear after you have had a work out and making sure you wear clean pants every day. Source: iStock You're putting yourself at risk of infection Wearing a thong could leave you with a nasty infection.
