‘Harbor moisture and bacteria’

Roberts wa:rned that wearing underwear too long can cause infections like yeast overgrowth and bacterial vaginosis.Apparel

Yeast infections lead to itching, burning, and thick white discharge when candida fungus multiplies. Bacterial vaginosis, often mistaken for yeast, usually includes a fishy odor and gray or yellow discharge caused by bacterial imbalance.

Jock itch

It’s not only women who face hygiene-related health risks – men are just as vulnerable, especially when it comes to jock itch, a fungal skin infection marked by an itchy, red rash in the groin, buttocks, and upper thighs.

While some people assume looser garments like boxers offer more protection, experts w:arn that skipping daily changes still poses serious risks.

“Men’s boxers, though touching the skin less frequently than women’s underwear, do not escape these hazards – particularly when worn repeatedly without change,” Robert said.

Change at least once a day

Altough some may stretch a pair of briefs for a second day in a pinch, doctors strongly recommend changing underwear at least once every 24 hours to reduce the risk of skin irritation and infection. That advice becomes even more important in high-sweat situations.

“For those engaged in intense physical activities or who sweat heavily, it’s advisable to change underwear more frequently,” said Dr. Hannah Kopelman, a dermatologist at Kopelman Aesthetic in New Jersey. “In hot and humid climates, changing underwear even more than once a day might be necessary to maintain good hygiene.”

Dr. Aggarwal echoed that advice and emphasized the importance of paying attention to early war:ning signs. “If you experience any discomfort, itching, or unusual discharge, change your underwear immediately and consult a healthcare professional, if necessary,” he told the Daily Mail.

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