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You don’t need to immediately transition into your days of moo moos, parachute pants, and dresses that are really just tents you put a belt on in order to dress in a way that’s comfortable. But you should be aware of some “younger” items that might be putting your health at risk. It’s not fair, but a lot of the clothing and accessories that make you feel confident and fresh, might make you feel sick later. The unfortunate truth is that most of the popular women’s clothing items are popular because they alter our appearance—they make us look slimmer, taller, more “proportionate” (which frankly is a BS concept), younger, bustier, curvier, and the list goes on. But any time we wear something that alters our natural appearance or our body’s natural tendencies for a few hours, we can be causing damage. Here are 20 clothing items that could be hurting your health.

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Thongs

Sure they eliminate panty lines but they are also shifty little things, and we don’t mean in the character way. Thongs literally shift from back to front throughout the day, carrying harmful bacteria from your rear to your sensitive vagina, and possibly causing infection.

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Super tight jeans

Super tight jeans can interfere with blood flow to the lower parts of your legs, which can cause muscle damage. You know it’s true: you need your roommate to help you get out of those pants. They don’t budge on their own.

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Silk panties

While silk panties might seem like the best fit for a night of romance and rose petals, they do not breathe. The trapped moisture inside can build up bacteria and lead to infection. Go for cotton.

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Nylon panties

Nylon is another material that doesn’t whisk away moisture the way your underwear should, putting you at risk for infection. So stop buying those adorable four-packs for $7 at the bargain store and invest in cotton underwear. A UTI is way more expensive than quality underwear.

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Colored panties

The dye in colored underwear can cause infections or allergic reactions in sensitive vaginas. Simple white, cotton underwear is becoming more and more appealing, right?

Spandex

You wear it so your butt looks cute in yoga, or while you’re running errands at the grocery store where the cute guy works, pretending you’re going to yoga. But it also doesn’t let your vagina breathe and can lead to dermatitis.

Rompers

Rompers are adorable and playful, and they feel freeing. But they are a prison for your vagina. Why? Because they take forever to take off, so you end up holding your pee. But holding your pee can cause a bladder infection.

Control-tops

Control tops might give you that hourglass figure, but the sands of time will turn quicker! Or, at the very least, control tops can squish your organs and trigger acid reflux.

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Scandalous piercings

Piercings on your vagina or in your nether regions can make you far more prone to blood-borne diseases, like HIV. In general, they make you vulnerable to bacterial transfers during sex.

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Wool

If you love wool in the winter, just wear it in your coats. Wool pants are like saunas for your vagina. They create a bacteria breeding ground.

Pajamas

You might think you can wear the same pajamas night after night because you change underwear. But pajamas aren’t like other pants–they move around and touch your vagina, carrying bacteria from one night to the next. Change your pajamas nightly.

Backpacks

Backpacks are back in, but they shouldn’t weigh more than 17 percent of your body weight. Heavy backpacks can cause spine misalignment which you’ll pay for dearly in your old age.

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Metal jewelry

You may know nickel jewelry is a no-go but did you know metal jewelry can contain nickel? Stick to surgical-grade stainless steel, silver or gold to avoid allergic reactions and inflammation that can attract bacteria.

Leggings

Leggings sit so closely to your skin that they really grab and hold onto bacteria. Wash leggings after every use to avoid a fungal infection.

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Bathing suits

Sitting in a wet bathing suit is like begging for a yeast infection. But wearing swimsuits that are too tight can cause infection as well, even when you’re dry.

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Underwire bras

There is often nickel in your underwire, and when it pokes out, it starts to slowly but surely scratch at your skin. The nickel can get under your skin and cause a slew of reactions. Throw out a bra the moment the underwire pops out.

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High heels

High heels can cause an ankle muscle imbalance that makes you more prone to injury in your everyday activities. If a heel feels too tall, it probably is.

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Flip flops

Flip flops don’t protect your feet from sh-t. Literally! There is bird poop and dog poop all around you, on top of every type of nasty, invisible bacteria you could imagine. You’re opening up your feet to that bacteria every time you wear flip flops out of the house.

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An ill-fitting bra

If you have larger breasts, wearing a bra that doesn’t give you enough support can cause back problems later in life. You may not know it, but your boobs are slowly arching your spine forward every day you don’t wear a supportive bra.