Why Your Underwear Might Be Ruining Your Sex Life
We don’t often connect what we wear under our clothes with how we feel between the sheets, but the link is stronger than you think. From synthetic fabrics that suffocate your skin to everyday irritants that throw your intimate microbiome off balance, your underwear could be quietly sabotaging your comfort, confidence, and pleasure.
The Synthetic Skin Trap
Lacy, silky, or tight-fitting underwear might look good, but most are made from synthetic fabrics like nylon or polyester. These materials trap heat and moisture, creating a warm, damp environment where bacteria and yeast thrive. Pair that with hours in gym leggings or shapewear, and you’ve got the perfect recipe for chafing, irritation, and recurrent infections.
Irritation: The Mood Killer You Didn’t See Coming
Even if you’re not dealing with full-blown thrush, low-level irritation can have a huge impact on your sex life. Itchiness, redness, or dryness can make intimacy uncomfortable, turning something that should be pleasurable into something you avoid. Laundry detergents with strong fragrances, panty liners with synthetic topsheets, and even “feminine hygiene” products can all worsen the problem.
Why Lube Matters in the Underwear Equation
When your intimate skin is already compromised by friction, heat, and fabric irritation, the last thing it needs is a lube that adds fuel to the fire. Many conventional lubricants contain glycerin, propylene glycol, parabens, or synthetic fragrances — all known to trigger sensitivity or disrupt your pH.
That’s why Come Clean exists. Our plant-based, glycerin-free, pH-balanced formula is designed for sensitive skin, offering:
Zero glycerin, parabens, or artificial fragrances
pH balance to support your natural microbiome
A silky feel that reduces friction without irritation
Vegan, and cruelty-free
Non-sticky, non-staining
Simple Swaps for Better Intimate Health
If you want to protect your sex life from underwear sabotage, start here:
Choose breathable fabrics like organic cotton for everyday wear. We love dea.
Rotate your underwear styles to avoid constant pressure points
Wash with gentle, fragrance-free detergents
Use a sensitive-skin lubricant like Come Clean to keep intimacy comfortable and irritation-free
Your sex life thrives when your body feels good. By ditching synthetic irritants and switching to products that respect your skin, you’re giving yourself the gift of comfort, confidence, and more pleasure where it counts.