Even when washed, underwear can lose its shape or, even worse, carry and transmit bacteria and infections over time. It is therefore better to part with it. But how long does it take to renew your panties and bra drawer? Experts respond.
No, underwear can’t live forever, much to the chagrin of some. Over time, washing and use, they become deformed, get holes or even accumulate a certain number of bacteria on the fabrics. So if you’re on the sentimental team and you’ve kept certain panties or bras since high school, it might be time to change them. To avoid discomfort and infections such as fungal infections, it is better to renew your stock from time to time. How often should you throw them away? We take stock.
Renew your underwear: after how long should we change our panties?
In an article published on the British media Daily Mail, Shirin Lakhani, British aesthetic doctor from Elite Aesthetics, declared that it is essential to change your underwear every twelve months. “Whatever the type of underwear, it remains a breeding ground for bacteria, from which machine washing is not always enough to completely rid it,” explains Dr Lakhani to the Daily Mail. Panties could be responsible for infections such as fungal infections or sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Stephanie Taylor, intimate health expert and managing director of Kegel8, a company specializing in pelvic care, also revealed to the British newspaper that the choice of underwear for sleeping or exercising is essential in order to preserve health respondent.
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