Question 1

i have a rash on my toes.  i have recently started wearing spandex socks.  could this rash be a spandex allergy?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Stop the spandex see if it resolves. Also air out your shoes spray them with antifungal foot powder, let dry try and alternate shoe wear as well this could be a fungal infection as well. If it dosent resolve in a week or so see your doctor.

Question 2

does wearing spandex underwear as a guy hurt my balls?

Accepted Answer

Underwear: if you are allergic to Nylon you may have a problem. Nylon panties can also retain heat, making them, unsanitary and uncomfortable in the warmer conditions. but the cons are not related to your balls

Question 3

if a guy has spandex and shorts on and a girl has spandex on can rubbing against each other cause pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

No. : The penis must be at the introitus or inside the vagina and ejaculate for pregnancy to occur.

Question 4

does spandex have latex?

Accepted Answer

No: Spandex is synthetic fiber whereas latex is made from natural rubber materials.

Question 5

does wearing spandex cause pimples on covered areas?

Accepted Answer

Yes if sensitive: Yes if you are sensitive to one of the materials or if you do not allow the skin to adequately "breathe". Consider other compression garments that permit sweat to evaporate and also avoid the use of occlusive moisturizing agents.

Question 6

i love wearing spandex, why is it when i wear spandex leggings of all colors i get an erection? yes it feels good, but its not sexual!

Accepted Answer

Here are some ...: Your love to wear Spandex suggests you have mental affinity with it and its features, which may mentally lead to induce sexual arousal and also possibly its tightness may give rise to some subtle physical stimulation. All together may explain why such has been happening as reported. So, this is nothing wrong as long as you have felt good without personal embarrassment and social offense. So, you

Question 7

can i get pregnant if he wore underwear and sweats and i wore a spandex underwear?

Accepted Answer

Slightly possible: It's not likely pregnancy could occur under these circumstances.  However it is possible to get pregnant this way if drops of semen or pre- ejaculate fluid which contain sperm come in contact with the vagina or vulva. Pregnancy could occur if, for example, ejaculate soaks through from his underwear &amp; into your underwear. I wish you well with your health!

Question 8

is there latex in spandex?

Accepted Answer

No: Spandex is a synthetic fiber which by itself does not contain latex. However, the finished products, garments do have latex added to them. If one has a latex allergy, spandex is not safe.

Question 9

could i put spandex in the dryer ?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: If you are talking about a spandex knee brace, there should be cleaning instructions on the packaging.  Hand washing and air drying are the safest to protect the integrity of the brace, unless the manufacturer designates it otherwise.

Question 10

is it okay for me to run in spandex?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You can run in whatever gives you the support you feel you need.

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I have a rash on my toes. i have recently started wearing spandex socks. could this rash be a spandex allergy?

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Does wearing spandex underwear as a guy hurt my balls?

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If a guy has spandex and shorts on and a girl has spandex on can rubbing against each other cause pregnancy?

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Does spandex have latex?

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Does wearing spandex cause pimples on covered areas?

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I love wearing spandex, why is it when i wear spandex leggings of all colors i get an erection? yes it feels good, but its not sexual!

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Can i get pregnant if he wore underwear and sweats and i wore a spandex underwear?

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Is there latex in spandex?

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Could i put spandex in the dryer ?

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Is it okay for me to run in spandex?

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