Health Hazards of G-string Pants That Every Woman Should Know.

G-string or pant is a type of underwear that does not have to cover the buttocks. They can be an option for women’s underwear while using a skirt or trousers with a thin material in order to avoid the visibility of a panty line. These sexy bits come in every conceivable designs and fabric from lace to satin, cotton to silk.

As a fashion trend, the G-string has become so popular and gained widespread acceptability. So, it has been accepted as a sexy fashion statement.
But wait a minute; have we ever wondered if there are any health risks that come with it?

Gynaecologists believe that wearing a thong has long-lasting health effects and is bad for the entire genital and perineum area. They claim recurrent vaginal
infections are more common in thong wearers. The string part can inflame the skin, leading to thrush which is a yeast infection of the skin that thrives in warm, moist environments. Another concern is that bacteria can travel along that little string from the rectum to the vaginal area. Bladder infections and urinary tract infections are more common in thong wearers.

Other Health Risks
G-string can cause friction, this friction can cause irritation, inflammation and if left unchecked can cause infection in the intimate area.

Most G-strings are made of materials that can not absorb sweat very well and lead to moistness which elicits bacterial or fungal infection, such as candidiasis (thrush).

Some say it is the ill-fit rather than the underwear type that is the problem.
G-strings can abrade and injure the sensitive skin around the genital area - especially if they are too tight or made with badly stitched materials.

Tight underwear creates an ideal environment for the infections to grow and thrive.

The coverable area of G-string is quite small. Sometimes, it is just a thin string that binds the perineum and if the pressure is so strong it may cause infection. In addition, the air permeability of chemical fibre that is used to make the G-string is very poor and bad, which could cause skin allergies, piles as well as vaginitis.
 

On a Lighter Note

Accidentally splitting your pants is an embarrassing enough moment that can be made even worse if you are wearing a G-string thong. (This might be something to consider if you are going out in a tight-fitting pair of pants.)

Way Out

1.     Do not wear thongs for long hours. If you are a regular thong wearer, strip as soon as you get home.

 

2.     Choose a kind of fabric that can absorb sweat. Cotton is the best fabric that is suitable for your skin type. By using cotton underwear, genital organs get more fresh air and always help stay dry.

 

3.     When wearing the G-string, you must wear loose trousers. Tightened trousers mean total restriction to passage of air, which isn’t good enough.

 

4.     Wear slightly slack strings, if you must wear at all.

 
If you can let go of the G-string, good for you; if not, wear with caution!

 

By:  Onyinye  Orabuike