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In college, wearing a thong is virtually a necessity at some point in time. No one wants those hideous underwear lines associated with granny panties for a formal event or even just under leggings for a night out at the bars. But, are thongs doing more harm than good to your nether-regions?
I looked into this hot topic and found an article that discusses thong usage. The author chronicles how her doctor freaked out at the idea of her wearing a thong because of the many health risks.
“Recurrent vaginal infections are more common in thong wearers. The string part can inflame the skin, leading to thrush which is a yeast infection of the skin that thrives in warm, moist environments.
Another concern is that bacteria can travel along the little string from the rectum to the vaginal area. Everyone knows that you wipe from front to back, not the other way around, so wearing thong underwear defeats that purpose.
The chafing that occurs can negatively impact the whole genital area and leave the area more susceptible to infections. Bladder infections and urinary tract infections are more common in thong wearers, too.”
Um, ew.
I have to admit that the previous information made me think twice about thong wearing, but honestly, how can I live without my trusty little friends that make my butt look so natural?
Well, not only is it dangerous in daily life. But, it can pose a problem to those who hit the campus gym in a thong. An article on exercise and vagina health from news-medical.net says to “be careful when wearing thongs as they may irritate delicate skin of the vulva and transfer bacteria to the vaginal area.”
Armed with this information, I am going to attempt to cut down on my regular thong wearing. Maybe throwing on a pair of ‘full butts’ once in awhile when I am wearing jeans (or pants where the lines won’t show, obviously) could actually be beneficial to my future health.
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There are so many things worse than pantylines. I hope more girls realize that
THEY PROBABLY WONT I WONT IN TODAYS SOCIETY ITS ABOUT LOOKING GOOD AND THE MENTALITY IS FORGET ABOUT HEALTH…WAKE UP PEOPLE!!! WHO CARES IF YOU HAVE A PANTY LINE? WHAT, IS SOMEONE GOING TO STOP AND POINT IT OUT?…WHEN YOU THINK ABOUT IT NO ONE REALLY PAYS THAT MUCH ATTENTION TO ANYONE ELSE ANYMORE…
There are ways to get around the underwear lines while wearing non-irritating undies like thongs. For example, seamless boy shorts at Gap are lacey, cute, show NO panty lines and don’t cause all that icky stuff mentioned above. Soma Intimates, a lingerie store, (soma.com) also sell, “Vanishing Edge” panties that are full underwear, with a silicone lining that are perfect for everyday and have NO panty lines whatsoever. They’re my go-to when I need to switch up the thongage.
I think girls underwear should illegal all together.It is all bad I think and whats better than a girl with no underwear?
Seems like you were all happy with thongs, then because of some doctors scare story youre all running away frightened for nothing! Use your own mind!
You are repeating two urban myths: First that “Recurrent vaginal infections are more common in thong wearers.” This is one of the myths that is often repleted, with quotes from normally anonymous OBGYN’s with no actual statistical backing.
The correlation of vaginal infections is 100% with women, and about 65% with young women.
That young women are more likely to have vaginal infections is true, so is the fact that young women are more likely to wear thongs, but thongs are not the cause of vaginal infections.
Second, a path for bacteria. Now we are talking about two openings in the human body that are less than an inch apart. Magic underwear, no mater what the cut will not help if you don’t wipe your bottom! There is no evidence that thongs are more of a transmission medium than any other underwear. If anything they may move less, becuase they rotate with the pelvis instead of moving with the gluteus maximus.
In that regard, thongs are just as hygienic as any other underwear. Wipe your bottom.
The third myth is that thongs chafe where normal underware does not. Anything underwear that is made, made of the wrong fabrics, or worn too tight may cause a chafing problem. This is not a thong factor, its a fit factor.
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