The right kind of underwear takes care of you “down there”. That means it’s crucial to get it right! Your underwear must be designed mindfully to be the buffer between your skin and your outfits. Friction clearly is out of the question.
Start off by cleaning out your underwear drawer to make room for more. Divide them based on occasions, period panties, and workout underwear. Remember that it’s important to invest in new underwear at least once every six months. For all those other toughies, it’s time you got answers to your underwear questions!
1) What could possibly happen if I wear the wrong underwear?
The wrong underwear? What’s that? If you’re wearing underwear that’s the wrong size or if you choose a fabric that is inappropriate, so much can go wrong.
Wrong Size
If you wear a size down, not only will you have elastic bands digging into your skin and leaving marks around your waist and thighs They can also get extremely uncomfortable, cause chafing, redness, and even rashes.
Parallelly, if you wore a panty that was a size up, you’d be uncomfortable too. You may find that the underwear rides down at the waist. No one wants to look puffy or have inappropriate coverage!
Wrong Fabric
Choosing to wear the wrong underwear – a thong, for example – for over 5 hours can get problematic. The wrong kind of fabric can rub you the wrong way (see what I did there?) with irritations turning into infections.
Wrong Occasion
If you are dressing for an occasion that is longer than the average, or one that involves rigorous physical movement, then your best bet is to avoid thongs, bikinis, sheer, mesh or lace panties.
2) Which fabric keeps you up and fresh all day?
The answer is definitely cotton! It should be your go-to if you want all the benefits of comfortable, breathable and absorbent fabric. You definitely want to keep an eye out for fabric that is light on your skin and lets you breathe through the day. You could also look for an anti-microbial finish and a gusset that promotes vaginal health.
Synthetic materials such as nylon and spandex prevent the area from breathing. They trap heat and moisture, creating an ideal environment for yeast infections. Instead, save the lacy thongs and bikinis for special occasions!
3) Is there a solution to visible panty lines or do I just have to go commando?
Going commando may not always be the wisest choice – especially if it’s a windy day outside. If the goal is to avoid visible panty lines, then you could choose seamless underwear. They tackle the problem at hand rather efficiently without you having to compromise on your fashion statement.
When you are wearing a super snug outfit such as a bodycon dress, let’s say, you don’t want protruding innerwear. Seamless underwear goes under smoothly!
4) Does underwear have an expiration date?
New underwear just has to be a bi-annual affair! Consider replacing your entire underwear set at least once a year. If these are panties you use every day, they may have discoloured or lost elasticity. In this case, you should invest in a few new pairs.
5) Can I wear the “wrong underwear” with an outfit? / OR / What makes the “cut”?
Say what you want, but the sheer number of underwear choices can sometimes be boggling. From briefs, bikinis or “cheeky” cuts, boy shorts, and thongs, which one is the fairest of them all?
The best decision is truly made based on your ensemble of the day. For those special days and vacays, you may want to turn to a fancy bikini or a pair of thongs to go with short skirts or dresses. For days when you’re going to be on the run, choose comfortable styles such as boyshorts and hipsters under culottes and denim.
The right underwear can feel like a warm hug! That combined with the right hygiene can make you feel like you’re walking on a cloud. Even though underwear usually goes unnoticed and is invisible for the most part, it’s important to give yourself the best the world has to offer.
In other words, comfort is key!
