Going Commando: The Do's And Don'ts

Rumor had it that commandos in the Vietnam war ditched the tighty whities in favor of letting everything hang out in the breeze, either because they ran out of underwear during combat or they just got tired of the chafing.

Whatever the reason, we sort of love the phrase over here. Because not only does it mean that our nether regions get a little airing, but we get to feel like heroes at the same time.

And whether you embraced it as a lifestyle choice long ago or you’re just thinking about trying it for the first time, here’s everything you need to know about Going Commando.

Ladies first!

Going Commando For Women

Going commando as a woman isn’t just good for avoiding the VPL. After all, you can get a similar result from wearing a thong. No, it turns out that going without the panties from time to time can actually do your lady parts the world of good.

Getting air to your undercarriage and foregoing the underwear can prevent yeast infections because even the most breathable of cotton panties can cause bacteria to multiply.

Besides, it can feel sexy as hell. As Bustle notes, “some people find that going without underwear can make them feel sexier” and we wholeheartedly support that!

So, here’s how it’s done.

Wear Comfortable Clothes

By foregoing the knickers, you could be leaving your genitals exposed to harmful dyes or chafing from your clothes.

So, if you’re going commando, make sure your clothes aren’t too tight. That goes for jeans, workout clothes, and anything else that might leave you at risk of the ol’ camel toe.

Change Your Clothes More Often

You’re removing one of the barriers between your vagina and the outside world. So, your clothes will come into contact with more bacteria more often and will need to be washed more regularly.

Avoid Changing Rooms

Nobody’s going to thank you for trying on new clothes without having on any underwear. It’s gross, inconsiderate, risky… just don’t do it!

Avoid using public gym equipment, too, for the same reason, although there’s nothing to stop you working out.

Be Aware of Where You’re Going

If you’re wearing a light summer dress, avoid vents! Marilyn could pull it off, but you don’t want any nasty surprises.

Protect yourself in crowds and be mindful that you’re more vulnerable, particularly if you’re going to a bar or club. Keep a pair of clean panties in your purse in case you change your mind mid-commando!

Embrace the air!

Now, it’ll not only make you feel sexy to know you’re going commando, but it can be just as sexy to know your man’s doing it at the same time.

So, how about it, boys? You should get in on the action too, and here’s how:

Going Commando For Men

Science says, “There isn’t a medical reason that states you need underwear for support.” Seriously. That came from science. And science (almost) always knows what it’s talking about.

Guys who go commando say they love the feeling of freedom it gives them. They’re always ready for action (nudge nudge, wink wink), and particularly in the summer, doing away with the drawers can leave you feeling a lot cooler.

In fact, this GQ article repeats several times how much the ladies want to see your butts, and we can pretty much guarantee that the only sure-fire way to keep them happy in this regard is to go commando.

Not only that, but tight-fitting underwear has been linked to male infertility, so if you’re trying to start a family, or you just want to keep those swimmers a-swimmin’ then this is the way to do it:

Watch for Chafing

If you’ve got the Captain and his Two Colonels unprotected, they’re at risk of being rubbed raw by your clothes, particularly if you wear jeans.

Keeping it in your trousers means keeping your trousers loose, but if the chafing keeps happening, put some petroleum jelly down there, or a sprinkling of baby powder.

Be Mindful of Sweat

You’ll need to stay on top of the laundry, and make sure you always have clean jeans to hand, because extra sweat without the protective barrier of underwear will mean damp patches, multiplying bacteria, and jock itch.

You don’t want them thinking you’ve got crabs… so change your clothes like you would your underwear.

Be Careful when Working Out

As we reminded the girls, too, be mindful of your surroundings when going commando.

Not only should you avoid changing rooms but be aware of sharing gym equipment and remember that when you’re working out in shorts, you might not be as secure as you would be with underwear on, so don’t go bending over and giving everyone an eyeful!

Shower More Often

Foregoing the underwear means you’ll sweat more, so while you need to keep your clothes clean, you’ll need to keep yourself fresh, too.

Showering more regularly will keep you smelling clean and keep your little fella healthy, too.

Besides, you just never know when he’ll be called into action, so your commando lady friend will thank you!

Try Going Commando for Yourself!

It doesn’t have to be something you do every day, but try going commando once in a while and see if you like it. You never know… once that cool breeze hits you might find it’s like being born again. Or you might hate it, in which case you pull on some underwear. What have you got to lose?

Following the above steps will make your commando experience fun, free, and fabulous!

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