A Guide to Women’s Underwear

How to Choose the Right Underwear to Alleviate Vaginal Dryness

During menopause, many women seek treatment for their vaginal dryness, including moisturizers, suppositories and hormone therapy. However, there is a simple solution that often eludes women when considering treatment options. Changing the type of undergarment you wear can effectively help combat vaginal dryness and put a stop to further irritation.

What underwear is right for me?

Cotton underwear is always better than undergarments made from nylon or other synthetic fibers, and they should also be loose-fitting. With the multitude of underwear styles available for women, there are designs that can provide comfort and still make you feel sexy. If you suffer from vaginal dryness, read on to find out how you can choose the right underwear style for you.

Comfort-friendly Styles

High Rise:

Also known as “granny panties,” these underwear are the traditional women’s cut of underwear. Don’t be scared off by its colloquial name—these panties offer maximum comfort for vaginal dryness. The cut of these underwear rise above your waist, extend to the thigh, and cover the buttocks. The room that these undergarments allow will keep your irritated areas from rubbing against the inside of the underwear.

Briefs

The most common choice of women’s underwear, briefs provide coverage without as much material as high-rise panties. They feature a leg-opening at the thigh, which allows room for your vagina to breathe, but are more form-fitting and comfortable to wear under women’s clothing. For an updated version of this classic, try modern briefs with a lower waistline.

Boxers

These aren’t just for men anymore! Although women usually don’t wear these because they tend to be larger and harder to conceal than regular women’s underwear, there are some instances in which you could pull off wearing a pair of boxers. If you’re going to spend the day lounging around the house or out in the garden, this underwear style is perfect for your laidback day.

Styles to Avoid

High-cut/French-cut briefs:

Although they look sexy, these underwear feature a high leg line, which may pull the material up and against your irritated vagina.

Boy Shorts:

While this underwear does offer more coverage, the inside panel is constantly pressed against the skin, which may cause further irritation.

Girdle

This form-control underwear are usually used for tight-fitting clothing, which women should avoid while suffering from vaginal dryness.

Thongs/G-strings:

Skip the uncomfortable sensation of these barely-there underwear styles. The absence of material in the back forces the front half of these undergarments to be pulled against the skin with every twist and turn you make.

More Information about Vaginal Dryness:

During menopause, it is common for women to experience vaginal dryness and vaginal atrophy due to a lack of estrogen. Symptoms include itching, a burning or stinging sensation and discomfort caused by certain types of clothing. Click the following link to read more about vaginal dryness.

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