2.Use a skin-friendly laundry detergent
Treat your skin d0wn there as sensitively as possible, our experts advise. “I like a hypoallergenic detergent, one that’s made for sensitive skin, free of dyes or perfumes,” Piliang said.
You should also avoid using bleach on laundry day if your kn1'ckers are involved.
“You never want to bleach your p@'nties,” warned Piliang. “Not only does it break down the fibers of the cloth and wear your und3'rw3ar out faster, it can also expose you to chemicals when it interacts with elastic that can cause an allergic reaction on the skin.”
3.Change them (duh)
Seems obvious, right? But in addition to changing them daily, you should avoid sitting too long in a damp pair on a sweaty summer afternoon—or worse, post-workout, if you’re prone to y3'ast infecti0ns.
“Und3'rw3ar can trap moisture,” said Goist, adding that bacteria and ye'ast “love to multiply in a warm and wet environment.”
Whether you’re prone to infection or not, use dampness as a cue to send your und1es to the laundry basket. “If the d1'scharge is bothersome—you can feel the wetness or moisture—then you should get a new pair,” Goist added.
It’s also important to note that l1'ngerie has a shelf life: “Once the elastic is failed and they’re not staying in place and causing extra rubbing and shifting around, it’s time to throw them out and get some new ones,” Piliang said.
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