1.) Sexual Turn-On/ Exhibition
Many women get turned-on when they have no panties on. Whether it is the sensation of not wearing underwear or the sense of sexiness that it endows, going commando seems to up a woman’s sex drive.
2.) Comfort
Underwear can be uncomfortable. Sometimes a woman just wants the liberating feeling of no constricting cloth.
3.) Fashion/ Required of the Outfit
With all the bizarrely cut dresses that have been seen lately, it is no wonder women sometimes have to go commando. Also, when a dress is skin-tight, a panty-line of any kind is not ideal.
4.) No Clean Underwear
This reason is a matter of practicality, but it really is more about laziness. If there’s no time to do laundry, going without panties is certainly more sanitary than wearing a dirty pair.
5.) Attention/ Press
This reason is especially true for celebrities. Although a woman could catch some attention in the real world without panties, not wearing them to a red carpet event is like asking for a crotch-shot.
6.) Health
To be blunt, sometimes women need to air out. Going commando is actually healthy for a woman and can sometimes prevent infections.
7.) Forgot to Pack Underwear
On vacation, a woman may have forgotten to pack her panties. No big deal, though; vacation is all about relaxation anyway.
8.) Trying to Impress Someone Specific
Whispering that you’re not wearing panties is at the top of the list of sexy actions that a woman can do.
9.) Confidence
Going pantiless takes a certain amount of confidence, thereby when performing this act, a woman will likely feel empowered.
10.) Easy Access
If a woman is trying to have a quickie somewhere inappropriate, this definitely makes the act easier, given she’s wearing a skirt or dress.
11.) Thrill
There’s a certain thrill that going pantiless endows. It makes the woman feel like she’s keeping a dirty little secret for the whole night. It’s exciting because it’s risqué .
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crotch yeasties flourish in non-cotton, tight, or dirty clothes that trap heat and moisture. No doubt Xena, Warrior Princess, gets infections all the time from that leather underwear. Your absolutely best bet is to wear a skirt with no underwear or tights, and definitely avoid pantyhose. If you’ve ever had an urge to go for that sexy thigh-high stocking look but have been too shy, here’s the excuse you’ve been looking for. And if you do wear underwear, your safest bet is unbleached, undyed cotton underwear and breathable clothes. It’s a good idea to change your underpants regularly, like maybe once a day. If at all possible, don’t sleep in underwear; if you do, put on clean stuff. Yeast can live in your underwear, so be sure to wash it well, particularly during and after a yeast infection.
Great points! Makes a person wonder how anybody ever thought to impose such things on women in the first place!
Going commando is actually healthy for a woman and can sometimes prevent infections.
Indeed, the vagina/uterus r fashioned like an upside down “cup” 4 a very good number of reasons, to “self” cleanse & get rid of (not collect) moisture in dark, warm places which yeast & other infections grow in best. No wonder our ANCESTORS DIDN’T EVEN HAVE OR KNOW OF “PANTIES” until some SOB in the 20th Century put nylon & elastic to work against health & circulation to keep women healthy! Same thing for foot binding! Nature’s way … free, clear, unobstructed, fresh air & sunshine is what’s best “down there” the way things were intended/created.
No doubt elastic cut off circulation & nylon warmly trapped/sealed-without-fresh-air-sunshine germs/goo/grime/etc just where they were least welcome for women’s health & happiness.
Extensive research needs to be done on why a society needs underwear.
Certainly it’s not to shore up the fortunes of the cotton industry. To be specific, do women need to walk around wearing any ngotha?
A ngothaless damsel is not one in distress as one told me: “The feeling is breathtaking,” stretching her arms wide as she lets off a sigh. “You know,” she continued, “This is how our fore mothers did it. They didn’t have panties. And that was life. ‘Downstairs’ was aerated, in constant inter phase with air.”
We posed this question to Dr Dorothy Gwajima, the assistant director of curative services, Ministry of Health in Tanzania. She composes herself and offered: “That’s hard to answer. No research has been done on it. But hygiene comes automatically – depending on many factors.”
She argued, a woman who works in the office and one who works at home may need different ways of keeping hygiene. The same would apply to one who works in a busy environment that demands lots of energy.
“It is possible to walk around without underwear and nothing dramatic will happen. So far, there is no scientific research that has found this kind of lifestyle dangerous to a woman’s health. But, I would take it that it is better having one than walking around with none.”
The tricky part of this ngothaless business is during menstruation.
“There is no debate on that. Panties at menstruation hold tampons and pads. They keep a woman comfortable through meetings and through work. It would be difficult to work in a busy environment with nothing underneath,” she said.
Ultimately, offers Gwajima, dressing is all about choice.
And while certain situations may demand for certain ways, at the end, preference and beliefs mater.
Just be sure that your choice will keep you happy… and you won’t be ashamed of anything in case you trip and your dress is not enough.
Panties? Apparently there’s no need at all for ’em: News Item:
“MEN’S UNDERWEAR IN SAME CASTLE
“Along with the brassieres, an item of men’s underwear, apparently from the 15th century, was also found under the castle’s floor.
“The wearer would tie a thin string at the sides, sort of like modern-day bikini briefs.
“According to an expert, men who wore underpants in those days tended to emphasize the groin area.
“As for ladies’ underpants, none were found. It is thought that, with the exception of prostitutes, European women did not wear undergarments in the Middle Ages. Underpants were a “symbol of power” and a privilege bestowed only to the head of the household, who was invariably male.”
Medieval underwear points to racy history-November 14, 2012-By TORU TAMAKAWA/Correspondent
INNSBRUCK, Austria-Underwear dating from medieval times that was found under flooring of an Austrian castle is hardly racy by the standards of today./ But the discovery does suggest that women in 15th-century Europe took pride in their appearance&perhaps not just the privileged classes./The University of Innsbruck announced this summer that “the world’s oldest brassieres” had been found at Longberg Castle in Tyrol, western Austria./ The cotton garments were decorated, much like today, with lace& embroidery. It might not be a stretch to suggest that such underwear was designed for those “special occasions,” scholars say./At the heart of Tyrol, an area lined with precipitous alpine peaks, is the city of Innsbruck. The items were found during renovations of the castle in summer 2008. The castle lies to the south of the city./4brassieres were found amid a heap of cotton material, clothing&leather footwear under the 3rd floor./Carbon dating by the university’s archaeological research team dated the garments to between 1440&1485, making them the oldest in existence.///There are many theories for the origins of the brassiere. Some say it was invented in late 18th century France, while others assert it originated from a patent obtained by an American woman in the1910s./However, texts from the 14th&15th centuries refer to “a shirt with pouches to hold the breasts.” These writings alone do not offer a clear picture of what medieval undergarments were like. Corsets came into widespread use much later on./Regina Karner, 56, a member of the Board of Trustees at the Vienna Museum&expert on the history of women’s undergarments, says: “I am astounded that they found an actual sample. This may rewrite the history of underwear.”/The researchers were stunned by the resemblance of the ancient garments to modern-day lingerie. 2of the4bras had cups sewn into the chest area of a shirt to contain the bosom./The other2have shoulder straps&are very similar to today’s bikini tops. Their size is equivalent to a modern C-cup./The shoulder straps&cups are painstakingly decorated with lace& embroidery. /The fact that the wearer dressed in outer garments suggests it was not an article of clothing for everyone to see./Beatrix Nutz, 45, a researcher at the university, says “women of that time may have indulged in for their secret male lovers&for private delight.”/There are also knots on the back&braided material on the sides to adjust the size. Although the brassieres presumably were used to emphasize cleavage, it was considered “bad taste” for women in those days to flagrantly show off their attributes./Writing on contemporary women’s bosoms, a 14th-century French poet penned a lamenting ode: “(They put their breasts) in 2 pouches&press them tight with rope. Ah, what a pity.”/Nutz says, “The bras may have been used to make the breasts look small.”/So, what sort of women wore brassieres all those centuries ago?/In the 15th century, a clergyman handed a local aristocrat stewardship of the castle. Records from the time document the addition of a third floor. The discovery of brassieres with a pile of cotton material between the second floor ceiling&3rd-story flooring suggests the clothing had been thrown out to be used as a form of insulation, scholars say./The dry, sealed conditions helped to preserve the items./The Tyrol region was under the rule of the Habsburg in those days. The region amassed great wealth from mining silver, copper&salt.&although the local aristocrats likely profited mightily, the bras were not made from expensive silk, but rather easily available linen. This is why Nutz speculates that the underwear may not have belonged to the castle lord’s wife./”The items may have been handmade&worn by a noblewoman of moderate status or a lady-in-waiting,” Nutz says./The discovery of the world’s “oldest bra” was an overnight global sensation. /Immediately after making the announcement, the University of Innsbruck was inundated with requests from the US, Australia,/Germany&elsewhere for permission to copy the items.Most of the requests came from individuals, many of them history buffs who yearn to experience a medieval lifestyle&culture./The university is considering making replicas of the bras. If it does, the plan is to display them alongside the originals in a museum near the castle./The inhabitants of Bad Cannstatt, a district in the southwestern German city of Stuttgart, were concerned by all the fuss. Since a corset factory there began turning out the world’s first mass-produced brassieres in 1914, the area has touted itself as the “birthplace of the bra.” A local museum has been holding a “brassiere exhibition” since February./And just when Bad Cannstatt was trying to build up interest in the run-up to the 100th anniversary in 2014, the world’s “oldest bra” appeared./Manfred Schmid, the curator of the local museum, is not backing down from the area’s claim to fame./”Occasionally someone finds an unusual old undergarment that hasn’t been eaten by bugs, but that’s it. There’s no way regular people back then wore the same kind of bras.” /MEN’S UNDERWEAR IN SAME CASTLE /Along with the brassieres, an item of men’s underwear, apparently from the 15th century, was also found under the castle’s floor./The wearer would tie a thin string at the sides, sort of like modern-day bikini briefs./According to an expert, men who wore underpants in those days tended to emphasize the groin area./As for ladies’ underpants, none were found. It is thought that, with the exception of prostitutes, European women did not wear undergarments in the Middle Ages….
Read up on History of Underwear, The Chemise (worn next to the skin), Women’s Fashion in Sports, even the Smithsonian on women’s underwear & you’ll find that panties are a very, very recent imposition on the feminine body, starting in about 1935. Also, see Pantiless in NYC & Ditch Your Panties for the health hazards of panties, things & anything but “you” (or your lover) between your legs. Try What’s Up Down There for reading & you’ll Ditch Your Panties for good (at least in all but the coldest weather — & then use tights, pantyhose, or whatever, crotchless or otherwise).
The era spanning from
the 1790s to the 1820s saw an emphasis on elegance and simplicity which was
motivated by the democratic ideals of the French Republic but which looked back
to classical Greece and Rome for its fashion inspiration. Waists were high, the
directional emphasis was vertical, and lightweight white fabrics were at the
height of fashions which were so simple that the lady of the time often wore
only three garments; a chemise, a corset and a gown! This was an incredible
contrast to the clothing of preceding and succeeding periods with their
horizontal emphases, multiple layers and often heavy fabrics.
Chemise:
The chemise was the only ladies’ undergarment used during the era. (Panties
would not be developed until the 20th century and pantalets were not in vogue
until Victorian times.) The chemise was simply constructed of linen or cotton.
In modern terms its appearance was similar to a long blouse or short nightgown.
Corset:
In the early days of the Regency era some women wore tight but lightweight
linen stays which had an effect similar to a modern push-up bra while some
chose to wear no support at all. The ideal was to emulate the
“classical” Greek look of ancient statuary and the older conical shaped
stays of the Georgian era didn’t do the trick. But soon new corset designs had
caught up in “support” of the latest fashions. The corset was worn
over the chemise, was typically made of linen, laced in the back, was “boned”
for firmness and often had a long wooden or whalebone busk in the front to
create the “lift and separate” support necessary for Regency fashions. A lady
wearing a proper Regency style corset will likely carry herself with flawless
posture.
Gown or Dress:
The gown was at least ankle length and had a very high “empire” waist. Some
bodices scooped quite low in front and/or back while others were more moderate.
Some had trains in the rear which were pinned up while dancing. The sleeves
could be short or wrist length as each style was popular at different times.
Even a few sleeveless gowns were seen early in the period. The fabric was
usually light in color with solid white being the favorite of the era. Small
patterns and vertical stripes were also used. Good fabric choices would be
lightweight such as cotton batiste, lightweight cotton muslin or a silk such as
charmeuse that isn’t too stiff but has a good “drape” to it. Sometimes a very
light semi-transparent overdress was worn on top of the main article. White
cotton voile or silk chiffon might be good fabrics for such an option. Trim
could be in the form of piping, metallic braid or ribbon.
Spencer Jacket:
The Spencer Jacket was an item peculiar to the Regency period which went well
with the empire waist gown. It was very fitted, had either a standing or flat
collar and could have short or long sleeves. The bottom of the jacket conformed
level with the high waist of the gown. Spencer Jackets were often made of linen
though wool or silk could be used.
Stockings:
Stockings were often silk or cotton and came up to thigh level.
Shoes:
Low shoes similar to modern lace-up ballet slippers were used as were leather,
lace-up shoes with a heel.
Hats and Bonnets:
The poke bonnet was the very popular, signature headwear for ladies of the
period. It was long and scoop shaped, sometimes compared unfavorably to a coal
scuttle in appearance. Critics of the era’s fashions (often older folks who
longed for the “good old days” of the 18th century) represented women in both
satire and cartoon as running about in their underwear (lightweight, diaphanous
gowns) with comically long headwear (poke bonnets) for hiding their faces in!
Straw “cartwheel” hats, often plumed, were very popular both before and into
the 1790s and would have a resurgence in popularity in future decades as well.
Turbans and ostrich feathers were quite in vogue for a time, particularly for
formal occasions, as were diadems.
Hair:
Ladies’ hair was quite fashionable when piled high on the head in a classically
inspired style with hanging wisps, curly bangs and ringlets about the face.
Accessories:
Small purses which shut by means of a drawstring were popular. Jewelry was worn
but for most women tended to be less ostentatious than that of their 18th
century counterparts. For example, a small gold, silver or pewter cross on a
short, simple chain worn around the neck was considered very tasteful and was
the height of fashion during the first two decades of the 19th century. In
fact, Jane Austen herself wore just such an item. Hand painted miniatures, (cameos
with portraits painted on them) were popular as well.
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FROM THE INTERNET: FINDING BRAS BUT NOT EVER PANTIES IN CASTLE EXCAVATION:
“MEN’S UNDERWEAR IN SAME CASTLE
“Along with the brassieres, an item of men’s underwear, apparently from the 15th century, was also found under the castle’s floor.
“The wearer would tie a thin string at the sides, sort of like modern-day bikini briefs.
“According to an expert, men who wore underpants in those days tended to emphasize the groin area.
“As for ladies’ underpants, none were found. It is thought that, with the exception of prostitutes, European women did not wear undergarments in the Middle Ages. Underpants were a “symbol of power” and a privilege bestowed only to the head of the household, who was invariably male.”
In short, ladies wore “no nothing” & were a lot healthier & comfortable!
Indeed, women’s fashion is pretty much fashion “experts” (“ex” is has been & “spurt” is a drip under pressure) waY of restricting women’s access to job & other aspects of life such as sports. WHen it comes to “panties” or other underwear, freedom of choice is best!
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Extensive research needs to be done on why a society needs underwear.
Certainly it’s not to shore up the fortunes of the cotton industry. To be specific, do women need to walk around wearing any ngotha?
A ngothaless damsel is not one in distress as one told me: “The feeling is breathtaking,” stretching her arms wide as she lets off a sigh. “You know,” she continued, “This is how our fore mothers did it. They didn’t have panties. And that was life. ‘Downstairs’ was aerated, in constant inter phase with air.”
We posed this question to Dr Dorothy Gwajima, the assistant director of curative services, Ministry of Health in Tanzania. She composes herself and offered: “That’s hard to answer. No research has been done on it. But hygiene comes automatically – depending on many factors.”
She argued, a woman who works in the office and one who works at home may need different ways of keeping hygiene. The same would apply to one who works in a busy environment that demands lots of energy.
“It is possible to walk around without underwear and nothing dramatic will happen. So far, there is no scientific research that has found this kind of lifestyle dangerous to a woman’s health. But, I would take it that it is better having one than walking around with none.”
The tricky part of this ngothaless business is during menstruation.
“There is no debate on that. Panties at menstruation hold tampons and pads. They keep a woman comfortable through meetings and through work. It would be difficult to work in a busy environment with nothing underneath,” she said.
Ultimately, offers Gwajima, dressing is all about choice.
And while certain situations may demand for certain ways, at the end, preference and beliefs mater.
Just be sure that your choice will keep you happy… and you won’t be ashamed of anything in case you trip and your dress is not enough.
Gives new meaning (& significance & delight) to the term “travel light.”
PANTIES IN THE MIDDLE AGES? THERE WEREN’T ANY!!!Medieval underwear points to racy history-November 14, 2012-By TORU TAMAKAWA/Correspondent
INNSBRUCK, Austria-Underwear dating from medieval times that was found under flooring of an Austrian castle is hardly racy by the standards of today./ But the discovery does suggest that women in 15th-century Europe took pride in their appearance&perhaps not just the privileged classes./The University of Innsbruck announced this summer that “the world’s oldest brassieres” had been found at Longberg Castle in Tyrol, western Austria./ The cotton garments were decorated, much like today, with lace& embroidery. It might not be a stretch to suggest that such underwear was designed for those “special occasions,” scholars say./At the heart of Tyrol, an area lined with precipitous alpine peaks, is the city of Innsbruck. The items were found during renovations of the castle in summer 2008. The castle lies to the south of the city./4brassieres were found amid a heap of cotton material, clothing&leather footwear under the 3d floor./Carbon dating by the university’s archaeological research team dated the garments to between 1440&1485, making them the oldest in existence.///There are many theories for the origins of the brassiere.Some say it was invented in late 18th century France, while others assert it originated from a patent obtained by an American woman in the1910s./However, texts from the 14th&15th centuries refer to “a shirt with pouches to hold the breasts.” These writings alone do not offer a clear picture of what medieval undergarments were like.Corsets came into widespread use much later on./Regina Karner, 56, a member of the Board of Trustees at the Vienna Museum&expert on the history of women’s undergarments, says: “I am astounded that they found an actual sample. This may rewrite the history of underwear.”/The researchers were stunned by the resemblance of the ancient garments to modern-day lingerie. 2of the4bras had cups sewn into the chest area of a shirt to contain the bosom./The other2have shoulder straps&are very similar to today’s bikini tops. Their size is equivalent to a modern C-cup/The shoulder straps&cups are painstakingly decorated with lace& embroidery. /The fact that the wearer dressed in outer garments suggests it was not an article of clothing for everyone to see./Beatrix Nutz45 a researcher at the university, says “women of that time may have indulged in for their secret male lovers&for private delight.”/There are also knots on the back&braided material on the sides to adjust the size. Although the brassieres presumably were used to emphasize cleavage, it was considered “bad taste” for women in those days to flagrantly show off their attributes./Writing on contemporary women’s bosoms, a 14th-century French poet penned a lamenting ode: “(They put their breasts) in2pouches&press them tight with rope. Ah, what a pity.”/Nutz says, “The bras may have been used to make the breasts look small.”/So, what sort of women wore brassieres all those centuries ago?/In the 15th century, a clergyman handed a local aristocrat stewardship of the castle. Records from the time document the addition of a third floor. The discovery of brassieres with a pile of cotton material between the second floor ceiling&3rd-story flooring suggests the clothing had been thrown out to be used as a form of insulation, scholars say./The dry, sealed conditions helped to preserve the items./The Tyrol region was under the rule of the Habsburg in those days. The region amassed great wealth from mining silver, copper&salt.&although the local aristocrats likely profited mightily, the bras were not made from expensive silk, but rather easily available linen. This is why Nutz speculates that the underwear may not have belonged to the castle lord’s wife./”The items may have been handmade&worn by a noblewoman of moderate status or a lady-in-waiting,” Nutz says./The discovery of the world’s “oldest bra” was an overnight global sensation. /Immediately after making the announcement, the University of Innsbruck was inundated with requests from the US, Australia,Germany&elsewhere for permission to copy the items.Most of the requests came from individuals, many of them history buffs who yearn to experience a medieval lifestyle &culture./The university is considering making replicas of the bras. If it does, the plan is to display them alongside the originals in a museum near the castle./The inhabitants of Bad Cannstatt, a district in the southwestern German city of Stuttgart, were concerned by all the fuss. Since a corset factory there began turning out the world’s first mass-produced brassieres in 1914, the area has touted itself as the “birthplace of the bra.” A local museum has been holding a “brassiere exhibition” since February./And just when Bad Cannstatt was trying to build up interest in the run-up to the 100th anniversary in 2014, the world’s “oldest bra” appeared./Manfred Schmid, the curator of the local museum, is not backing down from the area’s claim to fame./”Occasionally someone finds an unusual old undergarment that hasn’t been eaten by bugs, but that’s it. There’s no way regular people back then wore the same kind of bras.” /MEN’S UNDERWEAR IN SAME CASTLE /Along with the brassieres, an item of men’s underwear, apparently from the 15th century, was also found under the castle’s floor./The wearer would tie a thin string at the sides, sort of like modern-day bikini briefs./According to an expert, men who wore underpants in those days tended to emphasize the groin area./As for ladies’ underpants, none were found. It is thought that, with the exception of prostitutes, European women did not wear undergarments in the Middle Ages….