A website recently revealed the top 5 underwear mistakes we’re making.  Are you guilty of any these?

1.  Not wearing cotton.  Cotton is very breathable…silk and synthetic fabrics aren’t and can create a breeding ground for bacteria.

2.  Wearing the wrong size.  Obviously too big would look messy or bunch up in your pants.  But it’s actually too-tight underwear you need to worry about. It’s WORSE because it can cause chafing and irritation.

3.  Wearing them to bed.  Back to that whole breathable/air circulation thing.  Wearing undies to bed keeps that area from getting air . . . and we’re trying NOT to trap moisture there.

4.  Putting them in the dryer.  The heat in a dryer breaks down fabrics, so the elastic in your waistband will stretch out over time.  It’s better to air dry them.

5.  Not buying new ones.  A recent study found that you should be throwing out your underwear and buying new ones about every YEAR.  It’s because bacteria like E. coli can build-up even if you wash them regularly, and can cause some nasty infections.