Ladies, let’s face it: bras are the worst. The only thing that rivals the discomfort of wearing one is the hassle of washing these finicky undergarments. One cycle through the washer, and that cute lace number you splurged on looks like it belongs in a thrift store, complete with twisted wires poking out like they’re auditioning for a horror movie.
But hold onto your wine glasses, because there’s good news! According to a report from Everyday Living, experts have given us a break when it comes to the maintenance of these strap-laden nuisances. Lexi Hart, a textiles guru at the Good Housekeeping Institute, says we only need to wash our bras after wearing them—wait for it—several times.
Sure, “several” is as vague as it gets, and it doesn’t quite make laundry day any easier, especially since most of us have already been following this rule for ages. Not because we were told it was acceptable, but because life is busy, bras are annoying, and doing laundry is a chore none of us want to tackle. Plus, after a long day, when we finally unhook our bras, it’s easy to forget them in the laundry pile.
So, while we didn’t necessarily need this news, it’s refreshing to have one less housekeeping rule weighing on our minds. Let’s be real: I’m not dusting my blinds monthly, vacuuming my mattress, or washing my floors daily. And honestly, I’m on more of a “whenever I can be bothered” schedule, which may or may not be every five or six days (or was that six weeks?).
As women, we share a unique love-hate relationship with bras. They provide support when we feel like deflated balloons, but they also stab us with underwire and cause under-boob sweat. And don’t even get me started on the price tags that could rival our kids’ tuition fees.
While we might not have needed this confirmation, it’s a relief to have one less thing to feel guilty about. Thank you to the universe for a sprinkle of common sense! Of course, there’s always a bit of mansplaining involved; Dr. Jake Summers advised that if you’re sweating heavily, like from your pits, then you should wash your bra daily. Well, duh. We may dislike laundry, but we’re not gross.
Despite the relaxed attitude towards bra washing, Lexi still recommends using a mesh bag to protect your bras from wear and tear and laying them flat to dry. But really, who has time for that?
So here’s to less guilt and more comfort! If you’re interested in more on the topic of home insemination and related resources, check out our insightful post on home insemination kits, or visit NHS for pregnancy resources.
In summary, we’ve been given the green light to ease up on our bra-washing habits, and it feels great to let go of that guilt.