Altough some may stretch a pair of briefs for a second day in a pinch, doctors strongly recommend changing underwear at least once every 24 hours to reduce the risk of skin irritation and infection. That advice becomes even more important in high-sweat situations.
“For those engaged in intense physical activities or who sweat heavily, it’s advisable to change underwear more frequently,” said Dr. Hannah Kopelman, a dermatologist at Kopelman Aesthetic in New Jersey. “In hot and humid climates, changing underwear even more than once a day might be necessary to maintain good hygiene.”
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