A little confession: I always wear black underwear when I have my period; it makes me feel comfortable, but sometimes it makes stain checks more difficult. A friend of mine said it’s not hygienic for this reason; could she be right? What do you prefer during this time, or do you think people get too caught up in these things?
I always wear black underwear when I'm on my period. I love it because stains aren't visible, but as you said, it's hard to keep track. There was a time when I was buying synthetic ones instead of cotton, and I ended up getting a yeast infection. Now I find both cotton and black, and I change them frequently.
Honestly, whether or not it's hygienic depends not on the color of the underwear but on how often you clean and change it, in my opinion. The color just shows or hides stains. But if you're using daily pads or constantly changing your underwear, there shouldn't be any problem 😬
So what do those who don't prefer black underwear do? Do they just pretend not to see a stain if they wear another color? I don't think this is an 'unhygienic' situation for anyone; you've chosen the most reasonable option for your comfort.
Let me add this, I use pads daily, but sometimes the pad slips or doesn't fit properly. With just black underwear, stains aren't visible, and I feel more comfortable. But this issue of control still makes me doubt myself.
When we were staying at the dorm, everyone was already wearing black underwear during those times. It was hard to monitor those who wore white; there were constant issues like changing and all that. Black is practical, but what you say makes sense; when it's colorful, monitoring is easier.
