If you delight in wearing thongs regularly — or maybe just a few times a month — then you may be privy to those poop-like stains on the string of your sexy garment.
This can be frustrating. Trust us, we know!
While you may decide that pooping is now not your thing, you might want to take a look at these super simple guidelines before you choose constipation over anything else.
Why Is There Poop on My Thong?
The whole poop on thongs problem seems to be more of "thing" than you might have previously thought. Women from all across the globe have resorted to asking the internet, forums and their friends about how to avoid it.
It appears to be that no matter how hard you wipe and how much toilet paper you go through, poop always seems to end up on your thong.
There are many trains of thought as to why poop ends up on your thong's string.
Some say it is down to the fact that you don't wipe enough or you aren't wiping correctly at all.
Others claim it is because you haven't used wet wipes or water. And the rest just simply state "because you are disgusting" or suggest not wearing a thong at all.
It's likely that there is some truth in all of the above theories (not the "you are disgusting one", you are wonderful and are doing great, we promise).
However, a few healthcare professionals have suggested that it could be due to wet farts and fecal incontinence too. The latter is likely if you have IBS, chronic constipation, diarrhea, are on certain medications or are post-partum.
But, if poop on your thong only occurs straight after you have done your toilet business, it's probably more to do with your wiping technique.
At the end of the day, a thong string gets all up in there, so it is bound to get a little messy at times. If you can't deal with this, the easiest solution is to scrap thongs altogether. However, if you are committed to them, commit to the best, most expert wiping technique too.
How to Prevent Poop on Your Thong
Avid thong wearers (and pretty much everyone else on the planet really) should know how to wipe properly.
Thankfully, there are some tips you can follow to have a squeaky behind — while hopefully preventing poop on your thong's string too.
Wipe Front to Back
You should always wipe front to back. Allowing feces to find its way into your vaginal area is not what any woman wants.
Even if you haven't pooped yet today, still wipe from the front to the back since bacteria could spread to the urethra and vulva, causing some serious infections.
Here's a video with more helpful tips on how to wash/clean the area.
Be Thorough
Be thorough but also be gentle. Applying too much pressure or friction will heighten your risk of infection due to microtears. Again, not really what you want.
Use Water
If you can clean yourself with water, make sure you do it. Simply wet some toilet paper and get to work, ensuring to pat dry afterwards. Remember that the paper will disintegrate when it touches water so only wet it lightly (think damp not dripping).
Also, do not ever use soap. The residue left behind can irritate and dry the skin around your genitals which will become highly uncomfortable. Only do so when you're in the shower or have use of a bidet to thoroughly rinse yourself off.
Extra Tips to Avoid Poop in Your Thong
There are women out there who wear thongs every day until their period comes — even then, some still wear them.
If you are one of these ladies, just know that it might not be the greatest thing for your vaginal health. So, we suggest being mindful of these tips before you slip into your thong tomorrow morning!
Buy Cotton Thongs
Most thongs aren't made from cotton. Typically, they will be satin or some other type of synthetic material. This means that your vagina and groin area won't be able to breathe since there are no natural fibers to allow this to happen.
Unfortunately, this can cause bacterial vaginosis, yeast infections and more — which only gets worse since thongs trap the moisture from discharge and sweat against your skin.
The next time you're out buying thongs, take a look at the label and ensure its 100% cotton (or another natural fabric). That way, you can still wear your favorites and decrease your risk of infection!
Top 10 Cotton Thongs of the Year!
Want a cotton thong to avoid stains? Here are our picks!
Don't Wear Them Everyday
Sadly, you shouldn't wear thongs every single day. They can cause a lot of problems for the vagina, vulva and everything in between.
This includes exterior problems like skin tags (soft tissue build-up that appears in areas where the skin is consistently chaffed in the same zone).
Check out this guide to find the best everyday underwear.
Don't Sleep in Them
Allow your nether regions to breathe during night time.
If you insist on wearing a thong all the time in the day, then this will be one of the few occasions where your vagina can return to its fully happy, balanced state.
Eat Yogurt
Eating yoghurt can help prevent yeast infections which is great for all you avid thong wearers out there. You can thank the high content of Lactobacillus Acidophilus (a healthy bacteria that naturally occurs in your vagina) for this!
Many experts swear by this method for maintaining the right amount of yeast in your vagina and stop it multiplying.
Of course, this doesn't mean you won't get a yeast infection, it just might stave it off for a while.
Say Goodbye to Poop in Your Thongs!
To avoid poop on your thong completely, you should save them for special occasions only. However, if you can't resist the sexy feeling you get when you wear them daily, employ the strict wiping routine we discussed earlier.
Maybe one day we'll evolve enough to allow our poops to be stain free. Unlikely, but you never know!
