<div><p>Underwear...how difficult can it be?</p><p>It's just a simple undergarment that we wear everyday. Nothing too fancy about that, right?</p><p>Wrong. </p><p>Women across the country are making underwear mistakes daily that we all need to change immediately. </p><p>These mistakes can cause health problems down there that no one really wants to deal with. </p><p>See if you're guilty of any of these underwear mistakes. </p><p><strong>1. It's too tight</strong></p><p>Wearing underwear that's too tight can not only cause chaffing, but it can also cause vaginal irritation. This is especially relevant for women who are <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/8-underwear-mistakes-that-are-bad-for-your-health_us_5602b6dbe4b00310edf95264">menopausal</a>.</p><div><figure><amp-anim src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/giphy-2.gif" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-anim><figcaption class="op-vertical-center"><cite>Giphy</cite></figcaption></figure></div><p><!-- [invalid-shortcode] --></p><p><strong>2. Spanx (or any other type of shapewear)</strong></p><p>Sure, it's great for that special night out to smooth everything under your dress. However, wearing any type of lower body shapewear can <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/8-underwear-mistakes-that-are-bad-for-your-health_us_5602b6dbe4b00310edf95264">cause </a>"nerve impingement and decreased circulation." It's also really hard to get off when you need to pee, so women tend to hold it longer which is also not good for your health. </p><div><figure><amp-anim src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/tumblr_mdr3b4IQTM1rrfiwuo3_500.gif" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-anim><figcaption class="op-vertical-center"><cite>Giphy</cite></figcaption></figure></div><p></p><p><strong>3. Synthetic fabrics and silk</strong></p><p>Cotton is your best <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/8-underwear-mistakes-that-are-bad-for-your-health_us_5602b6dbe4b00310edf95264">option </a>for underwear, because it's very breathable. Silk and synthetic undergarments increase your risk of trapped moisture, which in turn can cause yeast or bacterial infections. </p><div><figure><amp-anim src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/giphy-3.gif" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-anim><figcaption class="op-vertical-center"><cite>Giphy</cite></figcaption></figure></div><p></p><p><strong>4. Thongs</strong></p><p>Thongs are just a way to make vaginal and yeast infections more common. Plus, because of how they fit, thongs can easily <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/8-underwear-mistakes-that-are-bad-for-your-health_us_5602b6dbe4b00310edf95264">transport </a>E.coli from...the back to the front. It can also be more irritating to your vaginal area. </p><div><figure><amp-anim src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/tumblr_lniv50z9UP1qlu51io1_500-1.gif" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-anim><figcaption class="op-vertical-center"><cite>Tumblr</cite></figcaption></figure></div><p><!-- [invalid-shortcode] --></p><p><strong>5. Undies at night</strong></p><p>Sleeping commando gives your body a chance to breathe and air out. This is especially true for women going through <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/8-underwear-mistakes-that-are-bad-for-your-health_us_5602b6dbe4b00310edf95264">menopause</a>. When those night sweats come and go, you don't want to be left in damp, wet underwear. </p><div><figure><amp-anim src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/1581d150-b070-0132-454f-0ebc4eccb42f.gif" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-anim><figcaption class="op-vertical-center"><cite>Giphy</cite></figcaption></figure></div><p></p><p><strong>6. Going commando during the day</strong></p><p>Breathing is good, yes. But not wearing any undies under your clothes is actually <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/8-underwear-mistakes-that-are-bad-for-your-health_us_5602b6dbe4b00310edf95264">not </a>good. If you're wearing pants, the material rubs right against your vaginal area, which causes irritation. In a dress, there's nothing to absorb moisture which can also irritate your skin because you start to sweat more. Just...wear some underwear, okay?</p><div><figure><amp-anim src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/tumblr_nxwybsLuU61rerzc4o2_400.gif" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-anim><figcaption class="op-vertical-center"><cite>Tumblr</cite></figcaption></figure></div><p></p><p><strong>7. Workout Undies</strong></p><p>Some people hit the gym before work and do a quick change of clothes before running to the office. But not changing your underwear after a workout is the same as sending a hand-written invitation to a yeast infection. The warm, moist environment is a <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/8-underwear-mistakes-that-are-bad-for-your-health_us_5602b6dbe4b00310edf95264">breeding </a>ground for yeast to grow, so it's for the best that you just take the time and change. </p><div><figure><amp-anim src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/giphy-4.gif" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-anim><figcaption class="op-vertical-center"><cite>Giphy</cite></figcaption></figure></div><p><!-- [invalid-shortcode] --></p><p><strong>8. Scented detergent</strong></p><p>Perfumes in detergents can cause contact dermatitis, which is extremely irritating in your vaginal area. Using hypoallergenic detergent to clean your undergarments is generally suggested. </p><div><figure><amp-anim src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/Q86zJ.gif" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-anim></figure></div><p>Are you guilty of any of these underwear no-nos? Tell us in the comments!</p></div>