HAVE you ever looked down while getting dressed and realised there's a little pocket inside your underwear? Well it turns out you're not alone and many women have been left stunned after realising there's actually a purpose for them. 2 Ever wondered what the 'pocket' in your underwear is really for? Credit: Fashion101 Shockingly the small pocket isn't used for hiding small items inside. In fact, it's actually there to protect your body.
It turns out that the secret compartment is actually for hygiene purposes and the proper word for it is a 'gusset.' But what does it do? Lots of underwear is made from synthetic material and lace, which can aggravate the skin especially in more delicate parts. So the gusset, which is usually made from moisture-wicking breathable fabric such as cotton helps keep the genitals dry and ventilated.
Cotton is highly absorbent and prevent friction as well as reducing the risk of infection. Synthetic materials you often find on satin or lace undies don’t provide protection against rubbing, sweat and bacteria, so the cotton insert is vital. Most read in Fabulous PERFECT STEN I’m a wedding pro, Vicky Pattison inspired a new trend, it’s hot for 2024 LIP DISSERVICE 'Absolutely not' cry beauty fans as 'drying' noughties trend makes comeback MIND THE GAP Trolls slam woman as she reveals she married her boss with a huge age gap FROCKSTARS I’m a size 22 & my friend’s a 6, we found dream wedding guest dresses in Quiz And the news that they provide vi.