by Step One
When it comes to shopping, we often spend time looking for makeup, skincare and clothes but we rarely put much attention into our intimate wear as we probably should! Is your underwear draw filled with undies from years ago? It can be the easiest draw to keep filled however that doesn’t quite mean we shouldn’t be going through an updating it.
How often should you update your underwear drawer?
This is a question that many of us may not have even considered until now, however, underwear is an item that should be updated, especially when it comes to underwear we wear regularly. There has been a bit of debate as to how often, but general recommendations say 6-12 months.
Obviously, pieces that you only wear on special occasions will have a longer life span, but the underwear you wear to workout and run errands in should be on the update list.
Why do we need to update our most worn underwear?
Aside from wear and tear which can leave (especially men) unsupported, it can be unhygienic to wear underwear over and over again, even if you do wash it after every wear. If you are wearing underwear made from synthetic fabrics, this is even more true as those fabrics tend to not be breathable which can cause issues to the health of your netherregions.
What is the best underwear to wear
While cotton is a good natural fibre, more health experts are starting to prefer the organic viscose of bamboo fabric. Not only is it better for the environment and uses less water to grow, but this type of fabric is naturally moisture wicking, anti-fungal and anti-bacterial, all qualities that are good to have when it comes to underwear fabric. Step One is one brand that really specialises in this space and they have a lot of environmental credentials to prove it.
So when it comes to our intimate areas, it is important we take good care of them for a number of reasons. Your overall intimate health will thank you for replacing your underwear and even investing in a healthy fabric that can provide benefits to the area.