iS iT TRUE THAT YOU CAN GET YEAST iNFECTiONS iF YOU WEAR PANTYLiNERS EVERYDAY?

Answer 1

Wearing pantiliners daily may contribute to yeast infections. Other factors that increase a woman’s susceptibility to vaginal yeast infection include:

Obesity
Stress from illness, poor diet or lack of sleep
Excessive consumption of alcohol
Synthetic or tight undergarments
Wet swimsuit or damp exercise clothes
Hot tubs, whirlpool spas, saunas and bubble baths
Douching and feminine hygiene products (e.g., sprays, deodorants)
Improper toilet habits (wiping from back to front)
Increased sexual activity
HIV infection
Vaginal contraceptives

Take a look at this information from a women's website - I think it'll help explain how to prevent these nasty infections and what to do should one develop:

http://diabetes.health.ivillage.com/womensdiabetes/yeastinfection.cfm

Answer 2

Yes it's true if you don't change them when they get damp.

The reason for this is that they put a layer of plastic in between the fibres to stop it from leaking thru and it stops your body from getting the proper air circulation it needs to breath thus you get a yeast infection.

I did find one brand that didn't have the plastic and it worked well but it's been years since I have needed them so I'm going by memory on the brand name, I think it was called Always.

Answer 3

I know that when you do, your body can not breathe as well there because it is blocking the way. I don't know if that would cause you to have a yeast infection, but I would believe it would off set something tho.

Answer 4

Actually, yes, you can. the vagina has a "normal flora" of bacteria of its own and when you wear a pantyliner, you are harboring that bacteria to stay in that specific area as opposed to being drawn away from your body.