Grim reason why you shouldn't wear thongs every day

We're in the height of summer, and while it's no one's business how women decide to groom themselves down there, there are a bunch of things experts wish you'd stop doing to your bikini line.

Whether you're rocking a full bush or prefer a regular Brazilian, it's a known thing that your bikini line is one of the most delicate areas of skin on the body, and it behaves very differently from the skin on your legs or underarms.

Because of this, several small everyday habits can accumulate and trigger irritation over time, resulting in persistent discomfort that can last for months on end.

An expert has issued an important warning to anyone who wears thongs every day (Getty Stock Images)

So, to get ahead of the 'bikini line burnout', Founder of Laser Me Out, Shireen Forster revealed a number of mistakes women make as well as a warning over the grim reason why you shouldn't wear thongs every day.

"It’s very common to see irritation exactly where underwear sits and rubs," Shireen outlines.

The skin around your bikini lines behaves very differently from the skin on your legs or underarms (Getty Stock Images)

The expert explains that tight thongs create constant friction along the bikini line, and every time you walk, sit or exercise, the fabric repeatedly moves against the skin.

She continues: "The bikini line is also a naturally warmer area, meaning heat and sweat build up easily.

"When friction is combined with moisture, irritation becomes far more likely."

Opt for more 'breathable' and 'looser-fitting' underwear to avoid pesky irritation down there (Getty Stock Images)

In order to combat this, Shireen recommends switching to breathable, looser-fitting underwear where possible, especially during workouts, after hair removal or on long days out.

"Soft cotton fabrics allow airflow, helping to keep the bikini area cooler and drier," she suggests.

"Reducing constant rubbing is often enough to calm recurring bumps and sensitivity."

Soft cotton fabrics allow for a better 'airflow' (Getty Stock Images)

Shireen also advises against dry shaving, as this can likewise create a lot of friction between the blade and your skin.

And anyone who finds it oddly satisfying to pick an ingrown hair should know doing so 'usually does more harm than the hair itself'.

"When you dig into the skin, you create trauma and break the skin barrier's surface," she warns. "That gives bacteria an easy way in, and what started as a small, trapped hair can turn into a painful, swollen bump.

"In some cases, it can even leave behind dark marks or scarring that lasts longer than the ingrown would have."

The expert also warned over dry shaving (Getty Stock Images)

The expert also advises against using harsh scrubs, as 'large, rough particles in sugar or salt scrubs can irritate the thin skin around the bikini line, leaving it sore and more likely to sting after shaving'.

And lastly, Shireen urges women to be cautious over heat exposure after hair removal.

"When you step into a hot bath, sauna or strong sunshine, your blood vessels dilate, making the skin more prone to redness, swelling and inflammation. In an area that is already sensitive and friction-prone, this can quickly worsen irritation," she explains.