Wearing underwear to bed is bad for your health, according to a gynaecologist.
Dr Alyssa Dweck said wearing pants in bed can increase the risk of infection.
She told Shape magazine: “I often tell my patients to sleep without underwear.
“If [the groin] is constantly covered – especially by a fabric that’s not moisture-wicking or absorbent – moisture collects.
“That’s the perfect breeding ground for bacteria or yeast.”
Dr Dweck recommends “going commando” from time to time.
She said those who insist on wearing underwear in bed should choose loose-fitting briefs.
“If there’s ever a time to break out the granny panties, this would be it,” she said.
But underwear-clad men are also at risk, according to Dr Brian Steixner from the Jersey Urology Group.
He said that underwear can cause fertility problems.
He said: “Your nether regions need to be just the right temperature in order to optimise sperm production.
“More bacteria makes for a higher likelihood that any chafed or irritated skin down there becomes infected.”
(Picture: Rex)
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