Traditional Chinese Medicine Health Science

Underwear is the most closely related to human health of all clothing. It is worn close to the body and protects our most vulnerable and private parts.

Due to the special position of “work”, some secretions will inevitably be stained on the underwear.

Many people think these secretions are “dirty”, but in fact, they are a healthy “feedback sheet.”

discretion on underwear, men and women are different

For women, the secretions on the underwear are mostly contaminated leucorrhea.

It is a mixture of vaginal mucosal exudate, cervical canal and endometrial gland secretions.

Healthy men’s underwear is generally not contaminated with secretions, and the occasionally visible dirt is mostly urine or stool.

And once secretions are found on men’s underwear, it is mostly caused by diseases.

The performance of secretion is mostly sick

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Female leucorrhea is not static, it changes with the menstrual cycle.

Generally speaking, the amount of leucorrhea increases significantly before and after ovulation, and decreases accordingly before and after menstruation.

Normal leucorrhea is white paste or egg white, with no odor. If the leucorrhea has the following symptoms, please seek medical attention in time:

01Smell and foamy

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The discharge is yellow or yellow-green, thin and foamy in shape, smells strange, and there is burning or itching in the vagina, which may be “Trichomonas”.

There are two ways of transmission of Trichomonas vaginalis, one is sexual transmission, and the other is indirect transmission Transmission, such as public toilet toilets, public baths, etc. Therefore, these sources of infection should be avoided in daily life.

02white curd-like leucorrhea

white curd-like or ointment , There are also bean curd-like, accompanied by genital itching, burning, redness symptoms, this suspected candida infection, also known as fungal vaginitis.

In such cases, please pay attention to moderately clean the vulva, only use water, do not blindly use detergent; Usually reduce the use of pads, wear less breathable chemical fiber underwear, and maintain the ventilation of the vagina.

03white with a fishy odor

greatly increased secretions, and With an unpleasant foul odor, but no itching, it may be bacterial vaginosis.

Such people should pay attentionVulvar hygiene and sexual hygiene.

04blends

leucorrhea is yellow sticky Thick, mixed with bloodshot, the blood volume is uncertain, it may be a symptom of chronic cervicitis. In addition, you should also be alert to malignant tumors, such as cervical cancer, uterine cancer, vaginal tumor, etc.

Therefore, it is best to go to the hospital for a cervical examination in time when such a situation occurs.

05Taomi water sample

such as Tao Rice water continues to flow out and has a special odor, which is usually caused by advanced cervical cancer, vaginal cancer or submucosal fibroids with infection.

The discharge is intermittently clear, yellow-red or red, which is likely to be fallopian tube cancer.

Male

01purulent discharge

It is accompanied by discomfort with urination, redness, swelling, itching and tingling of the urethral orifice mucosa, which is often seen in gonococcal urethritis.

02white thin fluid

with urethral itching and Dysuria, common in non-gonococcal urethritis.

03Blood discharge or clot

often accompanied There are urgency, frequent urination and dysuria, which can be seen in acute bacterial cystitis.

04white discharge

also known as dripping white , common in chronic prostatitis.

A well-chosen panty will prevent diseases from coming

Women’s panties so choose

01Do not choose too tight

Women’s vaginal opening, urethral opening, and anus are close to each other If the underwear is too tight, it is easy for the bacteria around the anus to contaminate the urethra or vagina through repeated friction, which can lead to infection in severe cases.

02Breathable

The panties are not breathable It will cause the local environment to be warm and humid, providing an excellent place for bacteria to grow and multiply, causing inflammation of the vulva or vagina.

03Material selection of pure cotton or modal

Pure cotton is the healthiest fabric and the fabric of choice for underwear. Modal underwear is also very absorbent and breathable, and can be used as a secondary choice.

04To choose light color

leucorrhea Performance is an important criterion for judging women’s health. Light-colored underwear can make us find abnormal leucorrhea more quickly and is the preferred color.

05pregnant women choose specific

pregnant body shape After the change, it is best to choose special underwear, which can adjust the waistline without hindering the baby’s development.

06Don’t have too many “features”

Magnetic therapy underwear, antibacterial underwear and other underwear that claim to have a health-care effect or involve exaggerated publicity are not recommended.

Men’s underwear is the choice

suitable panties It can help men keep their private parts dry and hygienic, and can also protect men’s reproductive organs from injury during strenuous exercise.

01Looseness is important

When choosing underwear, do not choose underwear that is too tight to prevent excessive restriction and oppression.

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Generally speaking, the size of the underwear will not wrinkle in the male private parts, and it is not close to the body, which is a relatively suitable size.

02Avoid chemical fiber

Try to avoid choosing underwear with chemical fiber fabrics, it is recommended to choose underwear with good breathability and moisture absorption The fabric with good effect.

Because the temperature in the scrotum is one or two degrees lower than the abdominal cavity, it is the temperature that sperm “likes”.

Chemical fiber underwear has poor air permeability, which can easily increase the local temperature and cause problems.

03Choose four-corner shapes

Scientists at the University of Sheffield in the UK found that men who wore tight underwear were more likely to The sperm concentration is lower than that of men who wear boxer briefs.

The length of the legs of boxer briefs should be an inch or two below the stall.

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How do I wash my panties?

It is generally recommended to change and wash panties every day.

Wash panties and socks separately, do not add too much detergent to avoid skin irritation.

You can choose soap specially designed for washing underwear, which can effectively sterilize and cause less irritation and damage to the skin.

When drying, turn the reverse side out for thorough sterilization in the sun.

After drying, place it right side out in a ventilated, dry, shaded place. If the underwear has faded, deformed or has poor breathability, replace it with new underwear in time.

I hope you will raise your health awareness

Change underwear every day

I see abnormal secretions

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