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When you stop wearing underwear, this is what happens to your body [thelist.com]:

It's true that going panty-free may help prevent chafing and irritation down there, however, that's also dependent on what pants you're wearing. "If you're wearing loose-fitting pajamas or something comfortable, not wearing [underwear] should be fine and allow your private parts to breathe," Florida-based OB-GYN Christine Greves told Refinery29 [refinery29.com]. But if you're wearing tight pants like jeans sans underwear, according to Self [self.com], you may be exposing your lady bits to more irritation as the tough fabric can rub against and put pressure on your vulva especially since you don't have an extra barrier like underwear to protect you.

Irritation may come in the form of redness and itchiness, which mimics symptoms of vaginal infections when it's, in fact, inflammation. If you wax or shave downstairs, you may want to opt for a skirt, dress, or loose pants if you stop wearing underwear every day. "The trend to shave or wax or laser pubic hair, which is a natural protective barrier, has made the delicate skin of the vulva even more vulnerable to irritation from tight clothing," OB-GYN Dr. Maria Sophocles told Women's Health [womenshealthmag.com].

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