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Translated from a Korean newspaper:

Clothing responds to the weather, and underwear is no different. Especially in summer we often wear miniskirts and shorts, often made from thin material — and we have to wear underwear to match.

When women wear shorts or skirts they often feel nervous about having a visible panty line, leading to the popularity of so-called “T-panty” underwear. Worn on the lower half of the body and formed in the shape of a T, they’re called T-panties.

Women enjoy wearing them in Europe and America and sales are increasing here at home. At internet shopping mall “P”, team leader “L” said, “there have been some T-panty manias causing their sales to steadily go up.” College student Kim (24) said, “at first it felt tight and uncomfortable so I didn’t like wearing it, but after wearing it a few times I got used to it. It’s simple and sexy so I like it.”

But T-panties are not good for your health. Experts say they are the “enemy” of your anal health.

Colon specialist Kang Yun-shik of JoyFul Hospital said, “if you wear overly restrictive underwear, ventilation is poor and anal bacteria can heat up, causing them to rapidly increase. T-panties can chafe the anus and a thrombus can result around the perimeter.”

Ventilation is important for anal health. Accordingly if you want good ventilation you should wear loose-fitting underwear, and it should be made of 100% cotton. Such underwear absorbs sweat and prevents chafing, playing a role in the protection of the anus. Underwear which is not 100% cotton does not absorb sweat well.

Lee Dong-geun of Hansol Hospital added, “T-panties rub up against the anus and are quite restricting, causing poor blood circulation. People who suffer from persistent itching or hemmorhoids should not wear them.”

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