What Happens To A Woman’s Body If You Stop Wearing Underwear?

For most women, underwear is one of the most important parts of their wardrobe. The right panties can help with everything from seducing a new lover to protecting your privates. The wrong panties, though, can lead to everything from mild discomfort to painful chafing.

When you factor in the additional potential for panties to make you anxious (“what if this rides up while I’m exercising?”) and even embarrassed (“what if he doesn’t like these?”), it’s no surprise that a growing number of women would like to ditch panties altogether. Are you one of them, or maybe you just want to know what would happen if you tried? Keep reading to discover what happens to a woman’s body if she stops wearing underwear!

Your downstairs area may get cleaner 

The main reason women are hesitant to stop wearing underwear is that they worry that their privates will get dirtier. While there are some risks to going commando that we’ll touch on later, the surprising truth is that ditching those undies may actually make your vagina cleaner!

Many OB-GYNs believe that your privates need to be exposed to the air and that constantly covering up can lead to health problems. Basically, panties can trap moisture inside of them, creating the kind of wet environment that leads to the development of bacteria and yeast infections. It can also lead to UTIs. By going commando (at least from time to time) instead of always wearing panties, though, you can protect yourself and generally enjoy a cleaner, healthier vagina. 

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Less chafing, less irritation 

Some of the benefits of ditching panties are more obvious than others. For example, every woman has had the unfortunate experience of wearing panties that are painful to wear. Sometimes, this is due to their strange design; sometimes, it’s due to their too-small size. When you decide to stop wearing panties altogether, you’ll never have to worry about painful chafing ever again!

Chafing can sometimes occur even when panties seem to be a perfect fit. That’s because panties are made of various artificial fabrics, some of which can chafe and irritate the sensitive parts of your skin (including your labia). Not all underwear will affect women in the same way; rather, it all comes down to how sensitive your skin is. If you’re a sensitive gal, you may want to ditch panties right away to discover what a difference it can make.

A better night’s sleep

Most of us would do anything to get more sleep at night. But what if doing so was as easy as taking off your underwear? If you toss and turn each night, it may be because the clothing you are wearing is causing heat exposure. This disrupts the slow-wave sleep your mind needs to feel like you got a good night’s sleep in the first place.

You guessed it: taking off your panties before you go to bed helps you avoid heat exposure. This will help you get more sleep, and the sleep you have will be more fulfilling. Who knew getting more rest each night could be so easy and so breezy?

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Better sexual health

Be honest: have things gotten a little stale in the bedroom? Many women looking to get their mojo back have embraced everything from medication to therapy. While those both have their place, here’s a simpler suggestion: why don’t you stop wearing panties and see what happens?

In Western society, it’s seen as taboo to avoid wearing underwear, especially when you’re outside the house. Violating this taboo by ditching panties may cause you to feel more sexual, especially when you realize how easy it is to torment your partner by whispering a few words into their ear (like “I’m not wearing anything under this dress” right before sitting down at the restaurant). This can create a fun feedback loop where you keep feeling hotter and hotter, and your partner wants you more and more. Both of you will be pushing boundaries in the best possible way, and it may reignite your sex life in ways you didn’t think were possible.

Greater risk of smells and blisters

So far, permanently ditching your undies sounds like a great idea. Who wouldn’t want benefits that include a healthier vagina and a healthier sex life? However, there are a few potential issues that you’ll need to watch out for. 

One of the most straightforward problems is that when you work out or otherwise work very hard, your vagina is likely to have a stronger smell. This is because the panties normally keep most of the sweat away from your private parts. When you go commando, that sweat can spread bacteria to vaginal hair and cause the aforementioned intense smell.

Additionally, when you stop wearing underwear, you are more likely to develop vaginal folliculitis, which may cause areas of your body to feel tender or inflamed. It can also lead to bumps or, in extreme cases, blisters filled with pus. While it’s possible to treat folliculitis with gels, ointments, and antibiotics, it’s best to avoid getting it in the first place. That may mean putting your undies back on, just to keep your body safe!

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