Is it OK for girls not to wear panties?
“There is no issue with not wearing underwear,” says OB/GYN Jessica Shepherd, MD. “The unrestricted vagina doesn’t have any underwear or panty lines or fabric to add discomfort to this sensitive area,” adds OB/GYN Sherry A. Ross, MD, author of She-ology.
Should girls wear panties everyday?
Aim to change your underwear every day, even more than once if you want! It seems like we typically wear one pair of underwear a day and then put it in the laundry to be washed. That may not always be necessary. On the other end of the spectrum, you shouldn’t feel restricted to just one pair per day.
Does not wearing panties cause odor?
While there’s nothing wrong with vaginal odor — since it’s natural, and we all have it — not wearing underwear can make the scent seem different than usual. As Dr. Bohn says, “You might notice a stronger smell throughout the day as as result of less fabric.”
Is it OK to go commando with leggings?
Ross says that ultimately, it’s whatever you feel most comfortable in. But if you do choose to go commando, make sure your leggings are up to the task. “Just remember yeast and bacteria thrive in a warm and moist environment,” Dr. Sherry says.
Is going commando good for your vag?
Going commando for women Wearing tight underwear or undies that aren’t made of a breathable material, such as cotton, can retain moisture in your genital area and make it easier for yeast bacteria to grow. There’s no research on whether going without underwear reduces year infection.
Does going commando make you smell?
Is sleeping with pants on bad?
There’s no rules for what is best to wear to bed. You should do what makes you comfortable and will help you get a good night’s sleep, whether that be wearing or not wearing clothes. It doesn’t matter what you wear to sleep, everything is completely normal!