What about the lingerie in your closet?
Are your underwear the right size? Underwear that is too small can cause a lot of discomfort. For example, a string that is too small can easily transfer the bacteria between your buttocks to your vagina. Slips that are too small can also cause stretch marks. You've got the right size if the underwear doesn't leave a mark on your skin.
Are you wearing the correct cup size?
Choosing the right bra size remains difficult. Research shows that about two-thirds of women wear the wrong bra size. The wrong size can cause various complaints. For example, shoulder straps that are too wide can cause back problems, while cups that are too tight would cause your lymphatic system to work less well. Your lymphatic system serves to drain tissue fluid and waste products and can partly be found in your breasts. A constricting bra reduces the flow. If you are not sure about the size, have a professional fit a new bra.
Is your corrective underwear too tight?
Then pay attention. British research shows that shapewear that is too small, such as shapewear briefs and bodysuits, can cause heartburn. This puts too much pressure on your stomach and diaphragm, pushing stomach acid up and back into your esophagus more quickly.
What fabric is your underwear made of? Your favorite slip may be very sexy, but, depending on the fabric, not necessarily very healthy. Synthetic fabrics like nylon don't ventilate, which can make it sweltering and increase the pH of your vagina. This greatly increases the risk of fungi or a Candida infection. Rather wear underwear made of natural fabrics or synthetic briefs with a cotton crotch.
What do you wear while exercising?
Nevertheless, it is better not to opt for cotton underwear for a workout. A cotton brief absorbs a lot of sweat, so that your underwear stays moist for a long time and can irritate your vagina. Rather wear special sports underwear, which are usually made of polyester.
How did you wash your underwear?
Your bra should be washed after about four uses. More often, of course. Don't be afraid to wash it often. Most bras are provided with elastane and washing the fibers cleans them, so that the elastane can do its job better. The result? You can wash preformed bras by hand, so that the padding stays in shape. Be careful with perfumed detergent. A detergent can leave residues behind and there is a risk of an allergic reaction.
