Jock itch

It’s not only women who face hygiene-related health risks – men are just as vulnerable, especially when it comes to jock itch, a fungal skin infection marked by an itchy, red rash in the groin, buttocks, and upper thighs.

While some people assume looser garments like boxers offer more protection, experts w:arn that skipping daily changes still poses serious risks.

“Men’s boxers, though touching the skin less frequently than women’s underwear, do not escape these hazards – particularly when worn repeatedly without change,” Robert said.

Change at least once a day

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.”