1 in 5 wear the same pair of pants multiple times according to YouGov poll

Clothes should frequently be washed to prevent the build-up of germs
It is known that microorganisms can lead to a nasty rash on the body
But just four fifths of British men changed their underwear on a daily basis
While only 6% of women said they wear the same pants more than once

Stephen Matthews For Mailonline

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12:29 EST, 24 November 2016

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It’s a disgusting habit that men have stereo-typically been labelled with.

But new research has confirmed once and for all that men do tend to wear the same pair of boxer shorts for days on end.

One in five British men wear the same underwear multiple times before giving them a much needed wash.

It is known that dirty clothes, especially underwear and socks, can accumulate microorganisms – which could lead to a nasty rash.

One in five British men wear the same underwear multiple times before giving them a much needed wash, a survey revealed

However, just six per cent of women confessed to having the same dirty habit, a survey by YouGov found.

But in regards to bras, 41 per cent of women claim to wear theirs three to five times before washing them.

While a quarter say they wear their bras twice before washing them.

Although experts warn that washing bras frequently can damage the elasticity, in turn damaging the level of support they provide.

Clothes can accumulate high amounts of bodily oils very quickly and require frequent washing.

However, just six per cent of women confessed to having the same dirty habit, it was found

But in regards to bras, 41 per cent of women claim to wear theirs three to five times before washing them

Without taking the time to freshen up that glittery dress or pair of designer jeans you may get a case of body acne.

Chau Stone wrote on Dermascope.com that ‘dirty clothes can transfer bacteria into the hair follicle, causing it to clog and become infected.’

Dirty clothes could also cause a rash known as contact dermatitis as a result of oils trapped in the fabric rubbing against the skin.

However, the research also found that both genders are washing their jeans too often.

Some 38 per cent of men and 46 per cent of women revealed they put their denim in the washing machine after just five washes.

It is recommended that jeans aren’t frequently freshened due as the colour can fade.

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