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Women Are Ditching Underwear At The Gym In Latest Viral Trend

Do you wear underwear under your gym pants is now the trending question online.

Published August 3, 2023

The question, Do you wear undies underneath your pants’ has emerged as women are now heading to the gym without them and they make no apologies for it. It all started when fitness influencer Laura Henshaw asked her podcast co-host and fellow influencer Steph Claire-Smith the controversial question to which she said women ditching underwear at the gym is now an actual thing.

Women Are Ditching Underwear At The Gym In Latest Viral Trend — Laura Henshaw

A thing worse than those panty lines is a sweaty vagina or discharge stains, yet women are ditching underwear at the gym.

“Do you wear undies with your workout gear?” Laura asked on their podcast KIC. “Yes! I had to ask you this, too,” Steph confirmed, stating if you think the answer is obvious yes, ‘well, you are wrong.’ She then confessed, “I know people who don’t.” And asked Laura, “Wait, are you about to tell me you don’t?”. Laura confirmed she does wear undies when she pops on her gym tights. “I would get thrush!” she also joked.

As Laura shared the clip to her Instagram of over 300K followers, other influencers weighed in, including Influencer Ellie Gonsalves, who said Khloe Kardashian got her into not wearing undies.

“I don’t! Much more comfortable and no lines under my pants,” Gonsalves commented. “Khloe Kardashian told me not to do it! So I did and haven’t looked back.” Other people also weighed in with their own undie-free confessions and they weren’t holding back. “No undies! Look and comfort for me. I wash my leggings after each workout so they are clean.” Someone commented.

“I’ve been flying commando for a decade! Let the lady parts breathe,” another preached. “I’ve never worn undies with my workout leggings. I’ve found it way more comfortable,” someone said. However, the comments people who were against it, with one writing “Underwear is made for a reason,” someone commented. “I sweat way too much,” another said. “I can’t think of anything creepier than dudes at the gym knowing that I’m not wearing underwear.” someone noted.

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