5 Reasons not wear your thong to the gym:

1. Rectal bacteria can travel along the thong to your vagina, which can cause vaginal and urinary tract infections.

“A thong is actually a connector,” says Adelaide Nardone, MD, an OB-GYN in Providence, Rhode Island. “As you move, the fabric shifts and before you can say “Monistat,” you’ve got a yeast infection. To make matters worse, thongs tend to rub, causing tiny tears in the delicate skin around your vulva and clitoris, creating access for microbes”(source: Women's Health Magazine)

2. If you already have an infection or irritation, it can make it MUCH worse by rubbing on the affected areas, especially if you are also sporting a brazillian wax. Your hair is there to protect you.

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