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A member asked:
Is it true airing out your vagina will help to not get infections. having no underwear or using cotton underwear? how long/often should you do this?
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Not really: I do not think that it will help in any way. no scientific data availale
Answered 1/5/2019
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Probably no need: unless you have been getting frequent yeast infections, then it may be of some benefit. Candida/yeast tend to thrive in conditions that are hot and sweaty, so during the spandex craze of the 80s it was a little more common and that is probably when the "airing out" advice was given. Doesn't prevent other infections however. Taking probiotics can also help keep the yeast population down.
Answered 12/1/2014
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