Why do thongs hurt

We tapped Leah Millheiser, M. To avoid future irritation, she suggests opting for cotton thongs, which have more give than other materials, and possibly going up a size. As for the question of whether the skinny part of a pair can shuttle bacteria from your backside to your front parts, Millheiser says not to worry.

SELF does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. One of the problems that sometimes occurs with wearing thongs, is that they may spread bacteria faster than regular underwear, which can cause infections. Because the thong is touching both the anus and the vulva, bacteria can travel much easier between the two, especially when your thong shifts in position throughout the day. Avoid wearing thongs every day. For the same reason that you should change your thong on a regular basis, you should avoid wearing your thong every day.

Bacteria can easily travel up the fabric of the thong, which means wearing one every day can make you more prone to infections.

Try wearing thongs only during the day or times when they are a needed fashion piece. This can spread germs and fecal matter definitely not cool , and be a bit more uncomfortable when your nether-regions are feeling sensitive. You may want to avoid thongs on your period as well, as the blood and discharge will spread easier on a thong than in bikini bottoms.

Prevent spreading germs in a thong by wiping the right way. Wipe your bum from the front to the back; this will push any bacteria or fecal matter away from your vulva, where it could become infected. Any tips for men who wear panties? Thongs are my favorite, but what other styles do you recommend?

Not Helpful 26 Helpful Not Helpful 23 Helpful Panty lines are kept to a minimum, and some people think that thongs are more comfortable because there is less fabric. There is no age when you should start wearing thongs.

Keep in mind that thongs don't mean that you are a gross person or acting "grown up". Thongs can be worn put of necessity, but don't feel pressured to wear one just because others are. Not Helpful 51 Helpful She probably believes that wearing showy panties could lead to sexual activities with peers. Or maybe she isn't comfortable with you having that kind of thing because she thinks you want to do it for boys. Perhaps she just doesn't want her baby to start wearing things like that yet.

There are all sorts of reasons. Not Helpful 25 Helpful You can wear thongs as often as you please. Keep in mind though that thongs can increase the chance of infection and the spread of bacteria, so you could wear them only to avoid panty lines.

If you are looking for a sexier underwear to wear the rest of the time, you could try "cheekies. Not Helpful 30 Helpful Yes, it's just clothing. Whatever your reasoning, be careful with bacteria. The only problem I would find would be supporting your penis and testacles properly. Not Helpful 57 Helpful Can I wear a thong on my menstrual cycle? What would you recommend -- a pad or a tampon? It would be hard to control leakage by wearing a thong but if you do choose a thong, then wear a tampon.

A pad will not stay in place with a thong. Not Helpful 36 Helpful If I wore a thong the other day and it was bulky in the front, should I go down a size? Yes, probably. However, if the thong felt great to you, try getting one that has got a smaller waist size on it and that may help with it. Do check that you didn't wear it backwards though! Not Helpful 15 Helpful It's different for everyone, but usually just a day or two.

If it's been over a week and you're still not comfortable, maybe a thong just isn't for you. Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered. Thongs are better to wear with tight dresses or pants because they leave no panty lines.

Butts with "panty-line-itis" are often seen as frumpy though there are exceptions. Thongs can appear to be harmful to you due to the way they appear to rub up the butt, but in no way can a thong cause you to bleed. However, it has to be said in failing to follow strict personal hygiene, you could find that a thong that is never changed, can lead to rashes, rubbing or similar. I cannot say you won't bleed, but you may notice blood stains on your thong in an area that is most irritable. So thongs can hurt you in a sense of discomfort only, and that is especially true if you're wearing thongs for the first time - while getting started in thongs is a trial and error.

Feeling discomfort right away in a thong that is indeed hurting you on the off, can be a tell that the thong is no good, so you could be throwing it in the trash in due course. Thongs can take getting used to for sure, but that is only in the case of getting used to the feeling of no material over the bottom. If the thong is hurting up the butt, that is a first sign of the thong is a bad fit, thus will need throwing.

In a thong, much like regular panties, they can cause issues around the waist, crotch or sides - so its a matter of buying a new type of thong underwear to try. If in doubt you won't be disappointed in Hanky Panky thongs, as they are believed to be the most comfortable thongs in the world.

Its hard to believe a thong cannot hurt you or feel uncomfortable, as it is an underwear after all - so much like regular panties, they could need throwing away. When trying thongs for the first time the feeling should be one of a weird feeling; never should a thong cause pain or be uncomfortable to wear.

In wearing a thong all wrong won't help either, so resist in adjusting the straps or pulling the thong too far up the waist, where it doesn't belong.