While women don’t have to wear any underwear, most have already dispensed with the petticoat while many more are toying with the idea of getting rid of the knickers and bra as well as they invoke the My Dress My Choice mantra.
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But what does ‘going commando’, i.e not wearing underwear, do for a woman?
1). Not wearing underwear can make a woman more vulnerable to chafing, visible staining from normal discharge or sweating and direct contact with irritating chemicals from exterior clothing
2). Outerwear like denim or rough seams can cause severe chafing and urethral irritation if they rub directly against a woman’s skin
3). Underwear acts as a primary absorbent layer for daily discharge, sweat and minor urinary leakage and skipping it can transfer moisture and visible stains directly onto a woman’s skirts or trousers
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4). Many exterior pants and leggings are made from synthetic, non-breathable materials like polyester or nylon which trap heat and moisture, resulting in unpleasant smells and odours
5). Women dealing with bladder leakage are left without protection between their genitals and outerwear if they skip underwear
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6). That experts advise women who choose to go commando to do so in loose, breathable outer garments like cotton or linen pants to minimise friction and moisture buildup shows the importance of wearing this protective layer of clothing known as underwear.
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