Candida Albicans (Yeast Infections) and Wearing No Underwear: Can It Really Help?

If you’ve ever had a yeast infection, or even if you have just talked about it with your doctor or friends, you may have been told that one way to deal with candida albincans (yeast infections) is to wear no underwear. Although it may seem like a simple and unusual recommendation, this advice is actually quite useful. One possible cause of a yeast infection is wearing clothing that is too tight, especially materials other than cotton. This tight clothing holds in moisture and even dirt, creating the perfect environment for yeast to breed. However, if you wear no underwear, then candida albincans (yeast infections) does not have the moist, dark environment it loves.

One issue many people have with this advice is that they feel uncomfortable without underwear. If that is the case, then it is advisable to stick to 100% cotton underwear. Not only does 100% cotton underwear reduce moisture retention, a major factor in candida albincans (yeast infections), but it also allows breathability, reducing heat, which is another environmental condition yeast loves. Although cotton underwear can help, the best course of action for candida albincans (yeast infections) is generally agreed to be simply to wear no underwear.

If you’re currently or have ever experienced the discomfort of candida albincans (yeast infections), then along with taking measures such as wearing loose clothing, you may also want to try a natural, homeopathic remedy such as Växa Candid-Free. Of course, the best way to treat candida albincans (yeast infections) is by to avoid it completely by taking preventative measures such as the choice to wear no underwear, eat yogurt with active bacteria, or regularly drink cranberry juice.