Sleeping with or without underwear is neither good nor bad, it’s a personal preference. Some people think that it is best to skip underwear at bedtime to “allow the vaginal area to breathe” while others feel that underwear is a must. If you feel more comfortable wearing undies to bed, it’s a good idea to choose an underwear fabric such as cotton because it is less likely to cause irritation than fabrics such as nylon.
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