It may sound appealing at the time to stay in your itsy bitsy string bikini after taking a dip.
The damp material might be keeping you cool.
Perhaps you forgot a change of clothes.
Or maybe that swimsuit is working its special magic on the hottie across the pool.
All these excuses sound valid, but take a moment to think about your health and reconsider.
Medical experts are in agreement that staying in a wet bathing suit can be bad for your health.
“So, think about our body temperature, think about moisture from the bathing suit.
“Moisture and it’s dark.
There’s no light behind that bathing suit.
So, you’ve got dark and damp and moist.
That is a great opportunity for fungi that’s yeast to just have a party.
Dark, damp, and fungi?
These are not the words typically used in describing your best summer ever.
And quite contrary to popular belief, it is not just a double X chromosomes issue.
Men are also susceptible to a yeast infection.
This can happen on the inner thighs.
What if we notice signs of this unwelcome guest?
Take Dr. Chapa’s advice: “Use your best judgment if you get better, great.
But if it doesn’t, as always, the great medical advice is seek medical attention.”
You definitely don’t want a yeast infection running rampant.
Doesn’t sound like that would pair well with an Aperol Spritz, does it?
Instead, it is an allergic reaction to a parasite that infected snails release into bodies of water.”
So now we know we have to watch out for fungi, chlorine, and parasites.
But sink those shoulders!
It is a relief to know we can avoid these party crashers.
So go sip on something colorful, and enjoy the summer with happy, non-irritated skin.
