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<\/p>\nDespite millions of women using them, it turns out they may not be as good for our bodies as we once thought
\nA gynaecologist is wa:rning against \u2018panty liner abuse\u2019 and why you are advised to \u2018only\u2019 use them \u2018sparingly\u2019.<\/p>\n
Oh the joys of having a vagina eh?<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re lucky enough to be the owner of one, you\u2019ll know the massive inconveniences it causes on almost a daily basis.<\/p>\n
Whether it be the inability to discretely just whip it out to have a wee whenever needed or if you have periods, having to cough up money for tampons, pads, or indeed panty liners. There are, of course, benefits, yet it\u2019s sometimes difficult to remember them.<\/p>\n
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You may find yourself regularly reaching for panty liners \u2013 better to be safe than sorry, particularly when it comes to the guessing game of when your period is about to arrive or if you experience heavier discharge at certain times of the month.<\/p>\n
Yet, gynaecologist Dr Nicole Williams has taken to TikTok to warn why you should use them \u2018sparingly\u2019 and certainly not \u2018every day\u2019 given the impact they could potentially have on your vagina\u2019s health.<\/p>\n
The dan:gers of \u2018panty liner ab:use\u2019<\/p>\n
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In the video, the doctor reveals she met with a patient the day before who told her she \u2018wore a pantyliner every day\u2019.<\/p>\n
Letting out an exasperated squeal, Dr Williams exclaims: \u201cNo wonder she had discharge, her vagina was irritated and just kind of generally unhappy.\u201d<\/p>\n
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She resolved the patient was exhibiting \u2018panty liner abuse\u2019. And the reason why it can be so negative to use panty liners every day?<\/p>\n
Well, Dr Williams points out the \u2018other side\u2019 of the panty liner she\u2019s got a hold of \u2018looks like a plastic-y kind of substance\u2019.<\/p>\n
\u201cNow, can your vagina breathe through a plastic-y kind of substance?\u201d she continued. \u201cNope. She can\u2019t.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u2018No panty liners on a daily basis or your vagina will be so annoyed\u2019
\nIndeed, Flo Health echoes it\u2019s \u2018important\u2019 to \u2018keep in mind\u2019 panty liners \u2018can rub against the labia, possibly triggering redness, irritation, and itching\u2019.<\/p>\n
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It adds: \u201cScented panty liners might contain chemicals that can irritate the sensitive tissues around the vagina.<\/p>\n
\u201cBoth synthetic-fiber underwear and regular use of panty liners with an impermeable layer block air circulation to the reproductive organs and don\u2019t allow sweat to evaporate. Experts recommend using breathable liners that don\u2019t affect airflow and keep your clothes dry.\u201d<\/p>\n
In the video, Dr Williams resolves: \u201cSo these are to be used sparingly. Maybe as a tampon back-up or maybe for a light, light day. But please, no panty liners on a daily basis or your vagina will be so annoyed. Happy vaginas all the time. No liners.\u201d<\/p>\n
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And it\u2019s not taken long for people to flock to the post to weigh in, many divided.<\/p>\n
\u201cQueen i cannot deal with the dampness i have to.\u201d, one TikToker wrote.<\/p>\n
Another added: \u201cPeople wondering why they have to use them everyday like the panty liners aren\u2019t causing the issue in the first place\u201d.<\/p>\n
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A third commented: \u201cAs someone with frequency inconsistence [sic], I\u2019m going to continue to wear liners daily. If my urogynecologist and pelvic floor PT don\u2019t see an issue, neither do I.\u201d<\/p>\n
Well, you\u2019ve been warned.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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