Throwing your underwear into the dryer is the quickest way to dry them, but it also means your delicates won’t last long. Heat breaks down the
fabric and causes them to shrink, leaving you with underwear that looks saggy and shapeless. It’s better to put your underwear on a drying rack, and since they’re small it won’t take long for them to dry.
4. You’re using scented detergent.
Another underwear mistake you may be committing while doing your laundry is using a detergent that makes your skivvies smell like flowers. These artificial fragrances in your detergent may cause
rashes and allergic reactions and make your private parts itchy and irritated. Because the skin around this area is more sensitive, it’s better to opt for fragrance-free hypo-allergenic detergent.
5. You’re wearing the wrong cut for your body.
Just because a certain style of underwear is trendy or looks good, doesn’t necessarily mean it will suit you. Ill-fitting underwear will not only give you annoying visible panty lines, but it can also cause various skin conditions and urinary tract infections.
6. You’re wearing shapewear.
Although Spanx may make you look gorgeous while wearing a dress, it can also cause some serious health damage if you wear it often. Shapewear compresses your body and puts extra
pressure on your bladder, meaning you have to use the bathroom more often. It also causes nerve compression which, in the worst-case scenario, can lead to long-lasting pain.
7. You sleep in your underwear.
When it comes to getting a good night’s sleep, it’s better to go commando rather than leave your underwear on. Your body needs a break from underwear, and studies show that it’s better for your skin and can even help you shed extra
pounds.
8. You choose underwear with raised seams.
Although a lot of little details, like lace and ruffles along the seams, make your skivvies look cute, choosing seamless underwear is better for your skin. Tight elastic bands can rub and irritate the skin, and if these irritations go deep they may eventually lead to
scarring.
