Every time see my gynecologist, she always tells me two things that are vital for maintaining a healthy vagina: DON'T use a douche (it throws off the natural pH [between 3.8-4.5] of the vagina) and DON'T wear panties to bed at night. Now, I know you may reading this thinking, "what does she mean don't wear panties at night??" Let me explain..
I had the same question years ago when my Gyne first instructed me not to rock undies at night, and she broke down the reasoning for me in a way that I could understand (but then again I understand medical terms since I studied to be a doctor for a brief moment in my life). According to Dr. Mary Lynn M.D. OB/GYN at Loyola University Medical Center, "the vagina needs air to help the good bacteria within it to flourish and maintain a healthy vaginal environment." She further explained that the "vagina is a collapsed muscle so it is important to keep a good flow of air in that area of the body."
When the vagina isn't allowed to get enough air, bad bacteria has the opportunity to grow out of control and cause infections that can cause itching, burning and unpleasant odor. That is why yeast infections are often associated with wearing tight clothes..the restriction of airflow that comes with wearing tight pants aids in the growth of bad bacteria. So you might want to rethink rocking those pants that give you a camel toe on a daily basis, especially if they aren't made of cotton and you're not going commando.
Recently, I let my GYNE know that I don't wear panties at all and she nodded in agreement and gave me the thumbs up of approval. The more air your vagina gets the better! Not only are you giving your vagina the proper air that it needs by going commando, but you're doing a major justice to your bum by creating a seamless look that makes your cheeks look amazing in those fitted pants you love so much. Do ditch the panties every once in awhile and give your vajayjay some time to breathe. Just remember to batten down the hatches on the flared skirt of your dress if you decided to go commando on a windy day.
If you are the conservative woman that absolutely refuses to leave the house without underwear, opt out for cotton options during the day (cotton is an extremely breathable fabric that will aid in the proper air flow to the vagina) and sleep without the undies at night in a comfy pair of cotton pajama pants. You will feel healthier, maintain a healthy vaginal environment and your hello kitty will thank you in the end.
12 Comments
Norm
A beautiful body and a brilliant mind. You presnt this idea of natural air flow and health is a sane and sexy way.
Al
I personally love to shower my woman s wash her body from top to bottom than eat her onto she gets all wet that is what will make me very very happy to see her have a orgasm
Andre Day (@AllDayDre5000)
Great information. I’m sharing this with my lady today.
Sarah P
Mt doctor gave me the same advise when I went to see her with a vaginal infection.
I took her advise and it quickly cleared up. This was over two years ago, and I haven’t worn panties or pantyhose since. I always wear skirts and dresses with nothing beneath.
It is also much more comfortable. No more wedgies.
Kandie
I decided to give this a try starting tonight! Going all natural starting off sleeping without panties then will migrate to wearing my summer dresses without panties! Thanks.
XOXOXO
AnnMarie Noble
After a tough delivery of my second baby I torn very badly. From there on out every time I had sexual intercourse I tore with much pain especially when I urinated. The acid made me see stars. This was back in 1995, I finally had enough of the painful intercourse & while urinating that I went to see Dr. Lauren Ambrose 3 years later and she told me the same, no underwear. I have NOT torn since, Amen!
Jennie
When I visited my doctor two years ago with a vaginal rash she gave me some ointment and told me to expose the area to the fresh air as the warm, damp conditions inside my panties was aggrevating the problem. When I asked he the best way to do it, she said I should wear only skirts and dresses, but with nothing underneath. She told me tat she never wore panties for that reason, and said I should do the same.
It was very strange at first. I felt that everyone knew I had no panties on, but gradually this passed, and for the last two years I have been totally commando all the time. My rash disapeared and hasn’t returned. I will never wear panties again.
amy
Good information…hopefully this will solve the issue.
IA Shaikh
I am 40 years old male
I do not wear underwear at all
it is good & healthy
Felicia
I luv going commando but I discharge so much I feel dirty … so now what
MissionToSexy
Hey Felicia. I discharge a lot also and sometimes I spot in between periods. My GYN says it’s yeast infections but I don’t understand how I always have them even again after treatment. I think I’m going to try this anyway, at least at night, and see if anything changes. There are a lot of success stories in the comments of this article, so I’m feeling hopeful.
Cooler
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