Ask An OB-GYN: How Long Should I Keep My Panties Before They're No
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Ladies, it might be time to break up with those old pairs of panties! Dr. Tosha Rogers explains why underwear hygiene is so critical to vagina health.
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How Often Should You Really Be Changing Your Panties?