Let’s face it, leggings were never designed to be worn with underwear. When forced with the choice between sporting underwear lines against spandex or donning an uncomfortable thong for a workout, many women are choosing to skip underwear altogether. In fact, in a recent survey, 60% of women reported that they preferred going commando!

It makes sense: Having to pick a wedgie or shift around a G-string at the top of every squat can seriously take away from your productivity at the gym. But for some women, the idea of wearing leggings without underwear may sound completely unthinkable.

Whether you’re questioning comfort or hygiene, both are valid concerns. We wear underwear for a reason, right? Well, we’re here to assure you that exercising without underwear is actually A-OK - as long as you follow a few simple ground rules:

1. Change out of your sweaty clothes ASAP.

You should always change into dry clothes after getting super sweaty. Exercising doesn't necessarily put you at a higher risk for getting vaginal infections, but for some people who are already more prone to them, sitting around in sweaty gym clothes all day can make matters worse.

2. Wash your leggings after every single wear.

Wash your pants after every use. Many fitness fiends will admit to wearing leggings a few times before washing. But if you're wearing leggings without underwear, your vagina is in direct contact with your pants, which means your workout gear will collect bacteria faster. It’s like putting a dirty pair of underwear back on the next day.

3. Choose your material wisely.

The key is making sure your pants are made out of breathable material: cotton or something advertised as “sweat-wicking” should do the trick. Some athletic-wear brands now even put a little extra square of cotton material inside the crotch of workout leggings for this purpose.

4. Try ‘Go Commando Yoga Pants’ By Dear Kate

Dear Kate, a brand created by women, for women, has a line of Go Commando Yoga Pants that’s changing the game for workout enthusiasts everywhere. Using a patented underlux fabric technology, they’re specifically designed to be worn without underwear.

The underlux is sewn into the crotch in a shape that’s similar to a maxi pad. The proprietary fabric is made of three layers that are all sweat-wicking, absorbent, stain resistant and safe. This makes them the perfect pair of pants to go commando in when you work out, as they provide quick dry coverage from both heavy and everyday sweating.

The underlux is sewn into the crotch in a shape that’s similar to a maxi pad. The proprietary fabric is made of three layers that are all sweat-wicking, absorbent, stain resistant and safe. This makes them the perfect pair of pants to go commando in when you work out, as they provide quick dry coverage from both heavy and everyday sweating.

Dear Kate's patented technology utilizes triple layer protection that's breathable. By avoiding plastics in their fabric it reduces bacterial built up commonly found in other leggings and pads.

Never worry about panty lines, having to shift around your underwear or that annoying rubbing feeling between your butt cheeks during a workout again!

Unlike most of their competitors, Dear Kate garments are 100% fabric and 100% breathable, with no plastic films or laminates like Polyurethane Laminates (PUL), because they care about your hygiene, comfort and cleanliness.

Go Commando Yoga Pants are not only for working out. Some other uses include:

• Period protection - Coverage against leaks and stains of menstrual blood
• Spotting - Protection from occasional spotting due to a variety of medical conditions
• Postpartum - Daily coverage from postpartum bleeding
• Discharge - Protection against regular discharge
• Incontinence - Quick dry absorption of everyday bladder leakage

Dear Kate is making it easier to join the movement. Leave your panties at home and start going commando in confidence!

Now Available For 40% Off - Limited Time Offer

Dear Kate is making it really affordable for you ditch you drawers! For a limited time only, they are offering readers of this article the Go Commando Yoga Pants for a 40% off sale price of only $60.00 (regular price $100). Due to an increase in recent media coverage, we can’t guarantee that inventory will last much longer, so claim your pair today!