Underwear is the same as all other clothing in that extended wear leads to a build-up of the bacteria on the garment. The amount of accumulation depends on the activities the wearer does throughout the day. Sweating a lot on a hot day or while exercising will increase the population of bacteria.
When you’re not changing your underwear, especially after rigorous activities, moisture can build up down there and it can give you a yeast infection. And it’s not just women. According to WebMD, men can get yeast infections, too. In this article we shall be looking at some things that happen when you indulge in wearing your underwear more than a day.
1. Accumulations of bacteria.
By not changing your underwear every day, you will start to have an accumulation of bacteria like Escherichia coli, staphylococcus, streptococcus and many others that are perfectly normal and useful when they remain at their required levels,” skincare specialist Nichola Cosgrove told Metro UK.
The general rule of thumb for how often you change your underwear is once per day. Michael Reitano, MD, recently told Bustle that changing your undies daily helps you avoid a buildup of bacteria, sweat, and moisture, all of which can lead to infection or skin irritation in your more sensitive regions.
2. Causes acne.
Because of all the sweat, moisture, dirt and oil build-up, and that too for a long period of time, you can get some painful red bumps. Understand that just like your face, your genital area should also stay fresh and clean if you want to avoid those painful pimples and acne.
Make sure you change your underwear or risk a build up of dirt and oils which will lead to redness, pimples, irritation and more. The good thing is if you notice any of these symptoms, swaps are super easy to make. And, your body will thank you later.
3. Causes bad odour.
The discharge and moisture buildup on the underwear throughout the day provides for an excellent breeding ground for bacteria, yeast, and fungi that are often contaminated with faecal and urine matter. This accumulated build-up can lead to a lingering bad odour, which can not only get embarrassing but also very unhealthy at the same time. Because there is discharge on the underwear, it lingers on your body and gets further moistened as you wear them throughout the day. As a result it can lead to foul smells.