A 25-year-old male asked:
Is their any health benefit of wearing undergarment.?
2 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
Dr. Danny Proffittanswered
Family Medicine 45 years experience
Not really.: There may be hygiene issues! one may use underwear to wick perspiration and stay dry and to give support to the genitals (if male). Undergarments may prevent (or cause) chaffing and rashes. Though, no undergarment my provide better circulation, increase sperm count and prevent yeast and other problems. It really comes down to personal preference. To wear or not to wear, that is the question?
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Dr. J. Yusuf Erskine commented
Holistic Medicine 34 years experience
or perhaps ' where to wear when"?
Feb 5, 2012
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Yes: Underwear can help to prevent chaffing against clothes. It can protect clothing by absorbing urine, sweat, menstrual blood, semen or fecal matter. It may also provide support (bra or jockstrap).Long undergarments can be added for warmth.
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Do slimming undergarments really work to slim down the body?
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Appearance: They may provide a slimmer silhouette (appearance) but they will not reduce actual body size.
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A 32-year-old female asked:
Im 33. My underwear feels damp few days before ovulation. Is the fluid that is wetting my undergarment related to ovulation? Thank you for your help
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Yes: Yes, the fluid is a response to the changing hormones of impending ovulation.
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A female asked:
I period started 3 days ago. I feel very hot and it's 20 degrees outside even in my undergarments i still feel hot what is this?
Dr. Milroy Samuelanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
Hmmm: You may benefit from having your temperature taken for possible fever and having your thyroid checked.
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A 25-year-old male asked:
Would there be a pregnancy risk if me and my gf had dry hump with our undergarments on and she is 2 day late?
Dr. Silviu Pasniciucanswered
Internal Medicine 29 years experience
Pregnancy is not possible in above circumstances, fabric acts as mechanical protection. Contraception remains otherwise key in avoiding undesired preg... Read More
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A member asked:
Is it normal to almost always be discharging? How can you minimize the smell? How can you prevent the stain on undergarments?
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Family Medicine 40 years experience
Not normal: To have frequent vaginal discharge. Best to see gynecologist to be checked for yeast overgrowth (happens with antibiotics or frequent douching or diab... Read More
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