A gynecologist answers the age old question of whether people with vaginas need to wear underwear while working out.
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But the sacrifice always felt like a necessary one.
I was curious, however, whether wearing underwear to work out was, in fact, a non-negotiable.
But its really a matter of comfort.
Maria Sophocles, MD, is a gynecologist and medical director of Women’s Healthcare of Princeton.
Underwear is a good barrier, Dr. Sophocles says.
Some workout wear has seams that canchafe different parts of the body.
So in general, I recommend you wear underwear.
The longer you allow moisture to stay against the skin, youre tempting fate, Dr. Sophocles says.
You are allowing bacteria to grow oryeast to growand odor to form.
(Same goes for soggy swimsuits, just FYI.)
So when you exercise, you are producing sweat from your vagina.
She recommends throwing any extra pair of undies in your purse for this purpose.
And choosing the right pair is important, too.
Maria Sophocles, MD, is a gynecologist and medical director of Women’s Healthcare of Princeton.
Dr. Sophocles suggest opting for sweat-wicking ones to reduce the amount of moisture collecting around your vagina.
Here are options in four different styles.
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