It may sound like the most basic hygiene rule, but changing underwear every day is one habit many people are quietly skipping. Now, experts warn that dirty drawers aren\u2019t just gross \u2013 what lingers behind can carry real health risks, making daily changes a non-negotiable practice.<\/p>\n
As unsettling as it sounds, a 2021 study found that a typical pair of underwear contains roughly 0.1 grams of fecal residue. With that in mind, going more than a day without swapping for a clean pair isn\u2019t just unpleasant \u2013 it could carry real health consequences, according to medical experts.<\/p>\n
Dirty drawers
\nYet despite clear hygiene guidelines, a large portion of young adults aren\u2019t sticking to daily underwear changes. A 2023 Newsweek poll revealed that 36% of Gen Z respondents \u2013 those aged 18 to 24 \u2013 admit to wearing the same pair of underwear for over 24 hours, and an additional 14% say they do this regularly. That means half of Gen Z reported going at least one full day or more in the same undergarments.<\/p>\n
But the behavior isn\u2019t limited to the youngest age group. The survey also found that 24% of millennials \u2013 those aged 25 to 34 \u2013 regularly wear the same pair of underwear more than once.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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