Best Underwear to Sleep In? Or Should I Just Not?
The Debate
I have always slept in underwear but recently read that sleeping without underwear is better for vulvar health. Now I am confused. What does everyone here do?
What I Currently Wear to Bed
Usually whatever I wore that day, which I know is not ideal. Sometimes I switch to a clean pair of cotton bikinis.
My Concerns
- Hygiene: Is it actually more hygienic to go without?
- Discharge: Without underwear, I worry about sheets
- Comfort: I genuinely feel weird sleeping with nothing on the bottom
- Period: What about period nights?
What My Doctor Said
My gynecologist said it is fine either way, but if I wear underwear to bed, it should be loose cotton to allow airflow. She specifically said to avoid synthetic fabrics at night.
Questions for the Group
- Do you sleep in underwear? If so, what kind?
- Has going commando at night made a noticeable difference for anyone?
- Are there specific sleep underwear you would recommend (loose, cotton)?
- How do you handle the discharge-on-sheets concern?
I know this is a personal thing but I want to hear what works for real people, not just what articles say.
