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Do you wear knickers under pyjamas

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BoobsAhoy · 13/11/2022 11:37

And why?
spent the night away with some friends and noticed that they did. I understand if you wear knickers instead of pyjamas although I tend to go alfresco.
so unless you’re wearing a pad maybe, why would you?

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TellySavalashairbrush · 13/11/2022 12:07

Definitely, I wash pj bottoms after 2 washes so clean knickers are an essential for me. I’m surprised how many people sleep nude. I’d find that so uncomfortable for a whole night not to mention the amount of bed linen changes it must generate , but each to their own .

BoobsAhoy · 13/11/2022 12:08

When one of my friends turn round I could see the top of the knickers over the pyjamas. Do you really need details like this to understand how I knew

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mondaytosunday · 13/11/2022 12:09

No, but I don't tend to wear jammies - I wear big t shirt type things.

bigbadbarry · 13/11/2022 12:09

I don’t

PhilomenaPringle · 13/11/2022 12:11

Yes I do. Saves on washing plus I don't like the feel of pjs without knickers.

Xenapo · 13/11/2022 12:12

No, I read once that it's important to let the air get to your lady bits and not wear knickers 24 hours a day. I shower and wash before bed and changes pjamas every couple of days

Hobnobsandbroomstick · 13/11/2022 12:13

Do you really need details like this to understand how I knew

Is it really so shocking to you that some people wear knickers under their pyjamas? I'm about to blow your mind: I wear boxers under mine 😂

Agnes2507 · 13/11/2022 12:13

No. I wear knickers all day. I like to feel free at night! So I usually wear t shirts/nighties with nothing on the bottom. Although I do like the m&s sleep knickers, they are super comfy.

BoobsAhoy · 13/11/2022 12:14

I don’t think I’m shocked. Am I shocked?

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FireworkFluster · 13/11/2022 12:17

eurochick · 13/11/2022 12:02

I do. The pj seams end up in an uncomfortable place if I don't.

Same. PJs= knickers
Nightie: no knickers

Frezia · 13/11/2022 12:17

Yes. I didn't even know no underwear was a thing until I moved here.

Hobnobsandbroomstick · 13/11/2022 12:18

BoobsAhoy · 13/11/2022 12:14

I don’t think I’m shocked. Am I shocked?

Enough to start a thread about the reasons behind why people wear knickers under their pyjamas?

Gemmanorthdevon · 13/11/2022 12:19

Nope, thats why my whole life is laundry hell!! 🙃

Sparklingbrook · 13/11/2022 12:20

BoobsAhoy · 13/11/2022 12:08

When one of my friends turn round I could see the top of the knickers over the pyjamas. Do you really need details like this to understand how I knew

Maybe they wore knickers because they were in the presence of others (who notice these things) in their nightwear but normally wouldn't?
As for 'why would you' you should have asked him/her.

CarefreeMe · 13/11/2022 12:21

Either knickers or PJs (or neither) but never both.

I agree.

However, if I was staying at a friends house I may wear knickers underneath, especially if I was there for a couple of nights.

They probably take their PJ bottoms off once they’re in bed.

woodhill · 13/11/2022 12:24

Xenapo · 13/11/2022 12:12

No, I read once that it's important to let the air get to your lady bits and not wear knickers 24 hours a day. I shower and wash before bed and changes pjamas every couple of days

Likewise

MrsMoastyToasty · 13/11/2022 12:27

Always. I hate the sensation of the arse seam on pyjamas riding up and giving me a wedgie. Pants only have side seams.

TwoLeftSocksWithHoles · 13/11/2022 12:27

A pair underneath, a pair over the top of the pyjamas bottoms to make sure they stay on, and a pair in the bedside cabinet for emergencies.

Coolyule · 13/11/2022 12:29

I do because I don’t wash my pyjamas every night. If you don’t wear knickers, I’m guessing you would wash your pjs each day?

SuperCamp · 13/11/2022 12:30

TwoLeftSocksWithHoles · 13/11/2022 12:27

A pair underneath, a pair over the top of the pyjamas bottoms to make sure they stay on, and a pair in the bedside cabinet for emergencies.

😂😂

Theoldwoman · 13/11/2022 12:31

I don’t wear pjs, only nighties but if I did then yes I would. You wash your knickers after one wear but maybe not your pj’s?

socialgoat · 13/11/2022 12:33

Always wear pants and pjs. Gross not to unless you're washing your pjs every night in which case that's excessive use of water and energy!

I've always worn pants and incidentally never had thrush or gynae problems as some people suggest is the cause!

Backthetruckup · 13/11/2022 12:42

Seems a legit question...

superdupernova · 13/11/2022 12:43

I always put a fresh pair of knickers on before my PJs when I wear them. Sometimes I just wear knickers, no PJs. Knickers have a gusset, pyjamas don't and I don't fancy a front wedgie. Also, a pair of knickers takes up less space in the washing than PJ bottoms.

WooWooWinnie · 13/11/2022 12:44

eurochick · 13/11/2022 12:02

I do. The pj seams end up in an uncomfortable place if I don't.

Exactly this!