{"id":4569,"date":"2018-05-16T19:39:26","date_gmt":"2018-05-16T14:09:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clovia.com\/blog\/?p=4569"},"modified":"2025-09-29T13:04:02","modified_gmt":"2025-09-29T07:34:02","slug":"underwear-rules-every-woman-should-live-by","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clovia.com\/blog\/underwear-rules-every-woman-should-live-by\/","title":{"rendered":"Underwear Rules Every Woman Should Live By"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Girls, it\u2019s time to admit that we do not talk enough about underwear. Proof? Did you know that the wrong pair of underwear during exercise can increase the risk of infections? Or that there are moments when it is better not to wear underwear? Because we are almost certain that you did not know, we prepared 6 important rules that we definitely must know.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>1. Cotton is bliss<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Unless you\u2019re looking to dazzle, stick to breathable fabrics as they\u2019re less likely to irritate and cause yeast and bacterial infections. And if you have to put on a gorgeous pair made of lace, polyester or lycra, don\u2019t keep them on too long, so get frisky faster.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4573\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clovia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/clovia-picture-cotton-mid-waist-printed-boyshorts-15-286544-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clovia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/clovia-picture-cotton-mid-waist-printed-boyshorts-15-286544-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.clovia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/clovia-picture-cotton-mid-waist-printed-boyshorts-15-286544-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.clovia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/clovia-picture-cotton-mid-waist-printed-boyshorts-15-286544-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.clovia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/clovia-picture-cotton-mid-waist-printed-boyshorts-15-286544.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clovia.com\/widget\/html\/?Slug=panties&amp;Count=8&amp;utm_content=514&amp;site_content=100\" width=\"200\" height=\"400px\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups\"><br \/>\n<\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><strong>2. Do without<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Much as it\u2019s a myth that sleeping in your undies is bad for you, it\u2019s good to go commando where possible to just let your lady bits breathe. \u00a0If you must have them on, however, adhere to point 1. You really don\u2019t need to look sexy when already snoring anyway.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4578\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clovia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/clovia-picture-no-panty-line-low-waist-bikini-2-381216-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clovia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/clovia-picture-no-panty-line-low-waist-bikini-2-381216-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.clovia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/clovia-picture-no-panty-line-low-waist-bikini-2-381216-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.clovia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/clovia-picture-no-panty-line-low-waist-bikini-2-381216-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.clovia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/clovia-picture-no-panty-line-low-waist-bikini-2-381216.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>3. No white on white<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Matchy-matchy, but white underwear under white clothing is a nightmare. No matter how fair we are, the stark whiteness of our panty will pop and create a VPL. Go nude instead \u2013 the colour, that is.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4577\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clovia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/clovia-picture-mid-waist-no-panty-line-hipster-3-910500-1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clovia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/clovia-picture-mid-waist-no-panty-line-hipster-3-910500-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.clovia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/clovia-picture-mid-waist-no-panty-line-hipster-3-910500-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.clovia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/clovia-picture-mid-waist-no-panty-line-hipster-3-910500-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.clovia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/clovia-picture-mid-waist-no-panty-line-hipster-3-910500-1.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>4. Change them<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Duh, we know, but let\u2019s admit we can be pretty lazy sometimes. It\u2019s easy to run errands after a hot yoga session without changing into a new pair. Bacteria and fungi thrive in warm and moist environments, so for the sake of your vaginal health, switch up.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clovia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/clovia-picture-cotton-mid-waist-printed-hipster-panty-34-784314-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clovia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/clovia-picture-cotton-mid-waist-printed-hipster-panty-34-784314-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.clovia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/clovia-picture-cotton-mid-waist-printed-hipster-panty-34-784314-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.clovia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/clovia-picture-cotton-mid-waist-printed-hipster-panty-34-784314-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.clovia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/clovia-picture-cotton-mid-waist-printed-hipster-panty-34-784314.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>5. Do not wear thongs to bed<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">Even though saucy lingerie can help turn up the heat in the bedroom, wearing a thong could be detrimental to your health. Stick to briefs and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clovia.com\/panties\/boy-shorts-briefs\/s\/\">boy shorts<\/a> and avoid wearing thongs while sleeping. Bacteria can spread and pass to the vagina via a thong that can lead to vaginal infections.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4574\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clovia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/clovia-picture-cotton-low-waist-thong-20-234354-1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clovia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/clovia-picture-cotton-low-waist-thong-20-234354-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.clovia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/clovia-picture-cotton-low-waist-thong-20-234354-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.clovia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/clovia-picture-cotton-low-waist-thong-20-234354-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.clovia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/clovia-picture-cotton-low-waist-thong-20-234354-1.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>6. Use laundry detergent\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Pay as much as possible attention on the skin \u201cdown there\u201d. Use hypoallergenic powder that is made for sensitive skin \u2013 without dyes and perfumes. Also avoid rinsing the clothing if there are also your panties. If you rinse your panties, you risk destroying them, because they will become worn out and plus, you may be exposed to chemicals that in reaction with the band create an allergic skin reaction.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4575\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clovia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/clovia-picture-cotton-low-waist-bikini-panty-with-powernet-side-133133-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clovia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/clovia-picture-cotton-low-waist-bikini-panty-with-powernet-side-133133-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.clovia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/clovia-picture-cotton-low-waist-bikini-panty-with-powernet-side-133133-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.clovia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/clovia-picture-cotton-low-waist-bikini-panty-with-powernet-side-133133-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.clovia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/clovia-picture-cotton-low-waist-bikini-panty-with-powernet-side-133133.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Girls, it\u2019s time to admit that we do not talk enough about underwear. 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