Knickers
Nothing quite ruins a beautifully sleek, sexy fitting dress like an unsightly VPL (Visible Panty Line). Knickers have been a problem women have had to contend with for years in the fashion stakes.
But, what if that wasn’t the only potential problem your knickers could be causing you.
No Knickers?
Surprising as it may seem, I’ve been reading that growing numbers of women say they are quietly giving up on knickers for health reasons.
Synthetic materials, dyes and, of course, industrial strength control could be causing us more damage than we think. It would appear more women are suffering from infections, stomach cramps and in some extreme cases even prolapses.
Studies are now suggesting that not wearing any knickers could be the secret to avoiding those nasty infections along with many other embarrassing health issues.
Toxic Chemicals
Paraphenylenediamine (PPD), a chemical most commonly used in hair dyes and black henna tattoos, is also used to dye the fabric of your black knickers.
So, when you see that bargain pack of black undies you may be getting more than you bargained for. These kind of toxic chemicals added to the fabrics we put next to our most sensitive skin can be known to cause eczema and other itchy conditions.
That’s why it’s always important to give your newly bought undies a wash before you wear them.
Fabrics
As well as the dye, the fabrics can also be damaging to our most intimate parts. Nylon is one of our worst enemies and is known to have no moisture-removing properties at all. This can soon leave our skin clammy and damp, causing thrush and other bacterial infections.
Synthetic materials can only be washed at low temperatures meaning any bacteria will not be killed, also heightening the risk of infections. I think it’s safe to say that cotton is the best fabric to have next to your skin if you’re not ready to go commando.
Skin Allergies
I haven’t worn knickers since I began suffering with psoriasis in 2002. Anything rubbing against me would cause the most terrible itchiness. My dermatologist was actually the one to tell me I shouldn’t be wearing tight trousers or knickers if I wanted relief from the itch.
I have to say that since I ditched the knickers my psoriasis has been a lot more manageable and easier to live with. Without my DR’s advice I may never had made that decision alone.
If you have any recurring infections or skin allergies down there, then maybe you should think about it too.
Our genitalia needs to breath to be healthy, so ditch the nylon and synthetic knickers and stick to the cotton ones if you don’t feel like going Al Fresco.
So, while it may not be good news for the knicker industry, daring to go bare under your sexy dress could be just what the doctor ordered!