How dirty is a pair of underpants? How soon should it be worn? It's about health, let's take a look
How often do you usually change your underwear? Is it a daily change, a 3-day change, or a 7-day change?
Some time ago, Xiaojiu asked this question in the fan group, but the replies received were varied:
@Duck Ya don't want to swim : Of course, it is changed every day! It's hard to understand people who don't change it for a few days, I feel like the flavor is about to pickle underneath.
@God said there should be g : Speaking of this question, I have to think of my unlucky ex-boyfriend. I was fortunate to live with him for a month. I wear my underwear in turns, and I change it every three or four days. What a talent .
@Annier : Change it once a day! But I always have a question~ That is why the underwear turns yellow and hard after wearing it for a long time?
@frank.Lin : I forgot to bring underwear when I went on a trip, and I couldn’t buy it nearby, so I had to wear it for 4 days. I still feel sick when I think about it... But I also want to know how long it takes to wear the underwear? I can wear my underwear for a year.
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About the secret of underwear, Xiao Jiu will talk to you today.
1. How dirty are the underwear you wear?
American microbiologists have studied the number of colonies in the underwear, and finally found that about 0.1g of poop is stained on each pair of underwear, and the most is as high as 10g .
And every 1g of stool contains 10 million viruses, 1 million bacteria, 1000 parasite cysts and 100 eggs. In addition to feces, it may also be stained with urine, reproductive tract secretions, sweat , as well as various germs and their metabolic wastes that live in the private parts.
All in all, underwear is very dirty, so it is recommended to change and wash it once a day . If you sweat a lot, you can also change and wash it twice a day.
So how do you wash your underwear?
It is recommended to soak in laundry disinfectant for about 30 minutes , then pour in laundry detergent, wash with hands, and finally rinse with clean water, and finally put it in the sun to dry.
In addition, when washing underwear, it is not recommended to wash it with socks .
We won't say how dirty the underwear is, and the socks are also not much better. There is a lot of sweat, bacteria and skin keratin. If there is athlete's foot or fungus, mixing them can easily lead to cross-infection, so it is best to wash them separately.
Especially in these situations, the underwear and socks should be washed separately, such as:
- When sharing a washing machine with another person without knowing the health condition of the other person;
- When suffering from infectious skin diseases, urogenital diseases, and anorectal diseases;
- Infants and young children with immature immune systems.
Second, the underwear is yellow and hard, what does it imply?
Many times, after wearing underwear for a long time, the bottom may turn yellow and hard. What's going on?
Generally speaking, this situation is mainly caused by cleaning, friction, and exposure to the sun , resulting in the breakage, shedding and aging of fine fibers on cotton fabrics.
In addition, this is also related to secretions, which is "leucorrhea". It is mainly secreted by the cervix glands, vaginal wall, endometrial glands and large glands on both sides of the vaginal opening, which helps to maintain the normal function of the vagina and is a normal phenomenon.
But if there are some abnormal secretions, it may be a sign of disease, be careful, such as:
1. Leucorrhea mixed with bloodshot
If the color of the leucorrhea is yellow and sticky, especially when it is mixed with blood, be alert to diseases such as chronic cervicitis and malignant tumors.
2, white with a fishy smell
If the secretion increases significantly, and it smells unpleasant, there is a foul odor, be alert to bacterial vaginosis.
3. Leucorrhea is white curd
If the leucorrhea appears curd-like, ointment-like, bean curd-like, and is accompanied by discomfort such as itching, redness, and burning, be alert to fungal vaginitis.
In short, if you find that the secretions on your underwear show these abnormal conditions, it is best to go to the hospital in time to do an inspection of vaginal secretions, find out the specific reasons, and then treat the symptoms.
3. How long does it take to change the underwear? It's really important to buy underwear
Some people may wear a pair of underwear for a year, but some people change it every few months. How long can the underwear last?
How often to replace the underwear also has a certain relationship with the material.
If it is cotton underwear , it will become hard after normal use and cleaning and drying for 3 months. It is recommended to replace it every 3 months; and the underwear made of cotton and modal should not exceed 6 months at the longest. .
Of course, when you re-purchase underwear, you also have a lot of attention, especially pay attention to these 3 points:
- Preferred cotton underwear
When choosing underwear, it is best to give priority to pure cotton underwear. This natural plant fiber is the least irritating to the skin. If it is easy to sweat, you can also consider the modal material, which will have better breathability and water absorption.
- don't buy panties
Regardless of men and women, it is recommended to buy less tight underwear. These underwear are often airtight, which can provide a favorable environment for the reproduction of microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi, which can cause inflammation and other health problems. Therefore, it is recommended to buy underwear that is loose and comfortable.
- Light-colored, solid-color underwear
For the color of underwear, it is best to choose light-colored, solid-colored underwear. Especially for women, it is helpful to observe the color and nature of the secretions. If there is any abnormality, it can be detected and solved in time.
There is also a close connection between underwear and our reproductive health, so everyone should pay more attention to the selection, replacement and cleaning of underwear! Don't save a little money, and ultimately affect your health, it will not be worth the loss.
References:
[1] "Can panties and socks be washed together? Too unexpected, in fact, underwear is dirtier than socks...". Popular Science China. 2020-11-23
[2] "Underwear turns yellow and hard, can you still wear it? What color is best? 10 small problems with underwear
[3] "Why do women's underwear turn yellow and hard? 5 abnormal signals in private parts, you must be vigilant! 》. Tencent Medical Code She Knows. 2021-01-08
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