Underwear may cause breast cancer and lead to miscarriages, new research reveals
Cotton is the fabric you need to steer clear of, it's been claimed
Most of us have underwear for different occasions.
Some days you might feel like comfort first and foremost, whereas others you’ll want something to kick-start something a little friskier.
Well the latest news is that it could be better to reach for your most luxurious lingerie, because cotton undies could have a devastating effect on your health.
NPEs tend to be in detergents, and the waste they leave behind can end up in the finished piece of clothing.
A study by found this could have implications for pregnant women, because they have an effect on the placenta.
In the worst case scenario this could mean a miscarriage or other pregnancy complications.
The chemicals have also been linked to breast cancer in the past.
The research hasn’t stopped some companies continuing to use the chemicals though, even though they’ve been found in breast milk in the past and it’s been claimed they can have an impact on hormones.
A firm called Mighty Good Undies has taken note of the research and come up with a range of underwear which is safe for women to wear and also produced ethically.
The pieces are organic and don’t have any chemicals in them, with the company promoting them via a .
“Our cotton is not only organically grown, but it is certified under the Fairtrade Cotton Standard, the same Fairtrade system that produces coffee or tea,” co-founder Elena Antoniou told .
The range is billed as being affordable for everyone and even more comfortable than traditional cotton briefs because it is so soft.
This isn’t the first time underwear choice has been linked to health problems.
Last month it was claimed that sleeping in your knickers could put your fertility at risk, with choosing to go nude the way forward.
Sleeping naked allows your body to naturally regulate its own temperature, making it less likely for you to sweat.
Dozing off in underwear on can also prevent your intimate area from breathing, sometimes leading to an infection.
The NHS claims that one of the causes of thrush is: “wearing tight clothing or synthetic clothing (such as nylon underwear) that prevents ventilation.”