What's the reason for wearing underwear that sticks in the crotch?

Crotch sticking when wearing underwear may be related to inappropriate size of underwear, non-breathable material, design defects or abnormal physiological structure. Common causes include tight underwear, friction at the edges of trouser legs, moisture adhesions in the scrotum, etc. In rare cases, you need to be alert to diseases such as hernia or varicocele.

When underwear is too small or has insufficient elasticity, the waistband and legs can press against the groin and perineum, causing the fabric to become embedded in skin folds. Cotton fabrics may become hardened after absorbing sweat, which may increase friction, while chemical fiber materials have poor air permeability and can easily cause local moisture adhesion. The narrow design of briefs may tighten the thighs, and the legs of boxer briefs that are too long may curl up and get stuck in the groin during activities. Obese people are more likely to have the waistband of their pants slip down due to subcutaneous fat accumulation.

Pathological factors such as inguinal hernia may cause the intestines to fall into the scrotum, leaving insufficient space for underwear. In patients with varicocele, the scrotal blood vessels are tortuous and enlarged, which will change the local anatomy. When skin diseases such as scrotal eczema or jock itch cause swelling, it can also aggravate the discomfort caused by friction with clothing. During the period of rapid testicular development in adolescent boys, if they do not change their large-sized underwear in time, they will also experience compression pain.

It is recommended to choose underwear made of high-elastic modal or ice silk fabric. The waist height of the pants should exceed the hip bone to avoid sliding down. Those with obvious scrotal sagging can try three-dimensional pocket underwear, while people who sit for long periods of time should prefer breathable mesh designs. If the crotch continues to stick after adjusting the underwear, or is accompanied by redness, pain, and swelling, it is necessary to check for hydrocele, testicular epididymitis and other urinary system diseases.