Dweck recommends keeping a few important things in mind to ensure safety: While skipping out on your skivvies is merely up to personal preference, Dr. What to Know Before You Join the Commando Crew Comfort level in your clothing can contribute to better performance, so the aforementioned commando crew was not wrong. Women who work out commando may even experience improved flexibility and comfort during sweat sessions, according to Dr. Alyssa Dweck, MS, MD, a practicing gynecologist in New York. “Wearing undies under leggings or yoga pants is up to personal preference,” confirms Dr. We asked an expert and did some digging to find out all the answers (you’re welcome).Ī post shared by JIV ATHLETICS Case for Commandoįirst things first: working out sans underwear is indeed safe and doesn’t pose serious health risks - if you follow a few key guidelines. So, with all of this in mind, we’re asking the question: is working out without underwear sanitary, hygienic and safe? Beyond outdated stigmas that women’s private parts are somehow shameful, many of us grew up buying into the notion that going commando could cause infection or let (completely normal!) odors loose.
But, while the move towards less layers has grown, there’s still resistance to skipping past your underwear drawer before sweat sessions.Īnd that resistance may stem from the fact that many women growing up were taught that going sans underwear was “dirty,” or put you in the promiscuous camp (god forbid!). We’re answering the age-old question: do you go commando or not go commando when you work out?Īs hip-hugging leggings have replaced old Sofee shorts and camp T-shirts, the commando crew has grown - bragging about comfort, the protection against panty lines, freer movements and less laundry. We’re going there today - and yes, we mean…down there.
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