While the debate on whether the skinny fit is still in style continues, gynecologists share how skinny jeans and tight pants impact your vaginal health.
Research shows that skinny jeans create an environment fostering genital tract infections, which are proven to be associated with vulvar pain onset.
As the skin in the vulvar area is too sensitive, tight pants can lead to skin abrasions or irritation.
Upon wearing fitted pants, sweat can accumulate in the vaginal area, creating a damp environment for infections to thrive.
Constantly wearing skinny jeans can lead to vaginitis, the infection or inflammation of the vagina. Its symptoms include redness, rashes, itching, irritation, abnormal discharge and in rare cases, abdominal pain.
It is ideal to wear loose clothes, especially in hot and humid weather. Pick breathable fabrics and textiles that will support good air circulation instead of synthetic materials.