"Generally, odor, staining, and irritation from the underwear are three things that can tell you it may be time to change undergarments," says Dr. How often you should actually be swapping yours for a fresh pair depends on a few different factors, so you'll want to keep an eye (or, um, a nose) on any tell-tale signs that yours are dirty. "Underwear is the same as all other clothing in that extended wear leads to a build-up of the bacteria on the garment," says Dr. ![]() The longer you wear your underwear, the dirtier it's going to get-and the higher your risk will be for any of those less-than-fun situations listed above. Dirty underwear can also have small traces of feces that can spread to the vagina and bladder and cause vaginal and bladder infections." "Chafing can occur due to the moisture that irritates the outside of the vagina, and not changing your underwear to a dry, clean pair can lead to vaginal redness and irritation. ![]() "You can develop a rash, and trapped moisture from vaginal discharge can lead to fungal and yeast infections," says Jodie Horton, MD, an OBGYN and the chief wellness advisor at Love Wellness.
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