Ladies, you've been wearing your underwear wrong all along
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Experts believe that your underwear preferences could be affecting your health.
Octavia Cannon, a board-certified OBGYN, told Seventeen why women might be putting their health at risk with their underwear choices.
Instead of giving women a long lecture, however, Cannon kept it brief by outlining these six simple rules for picking out underwear.
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1. Avoid thongs
Even though saucy lingerie can help turn up the heat in the bedroom, wearing a thong could be detrimental to your health.
Cannon explained the stringed undies can cause bacteria, including E. Coli, to spread from the anus to the vagina.
She revealed: “Think about where the string slides when you sit down in a thong.”
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If you’re not willing to part with the skimpy panties anytime soon, take them off at night to give your body a breather.
2. Pink cotton undies
Cotton is a more breathable material than silk or other lacy undies.
Cannon believes that choosing the airy option can stop grossness festering in your underwear and prevent infection.
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3. Always change your underwear after exercising
The post-gym shower won’t do much for your hygiene unless you bring along a fresh pair of panties.
Cannon revealed that your sweaty fitness gear is often a place that harbors infection.
She explained: “Yeast and bacteria love a warm, moist, dark environment.”
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