Here's what you should know:
1.Vulvodynia
A research Journal on genital tract disease found that tight-fitting jeans or skinny pants cause Vulvodynia. Vulvodynia is a condition that causes discomfort and chronic throbbing pain in the vulvar area. Tight-fitting jeans are also linked to vagin*l irritation, yeast infection and bacterial vaginosis. These issues occur due to the jeans restricting airflow and blood flow in your lower body.
2.Permanent Muscle Damage
Skinny jeans cause muscle and nerve damage. Case studies by the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry found that squatting in skinny jeans for long causes a condition called compartment syndrome, which occurs when blood supply is cut off to a particular part of the body. This syndrome is characterized by swelling that occurs around the nerve, muscle and blood vessels.
3.Infertility in Men
Wearing skinny jeans is a terrible idea for men too. It affects their reproductive health and also causes UTIs along with other health issues. Testicular torsion is a common condition in men who use skinny jeans continuously. Wearing these jeans for a prolonged duration also causes cancer and damage to private parts in men.
4.Joint Issues and Back Pain
Using skinny jeans increases stress in discs affecting the lower back in men and women. Additionally, it could cause issues in the spine and pelvis in men and women due to the abnormal movement and posture while wearing tight pants. This issue caused by the poor posture that leads to nerve impingement is called “skinny jean syndrome”.
5.Abdominal Pain
Just the way wearing a tight belt causes pain in the abdomen and pelvic area, your tight pants squeeze your abdomen and waist, restricting the blood flow in the lymph nodes. It is also lethal to your hip joints and spine and affects your posture.
6.Blood Clotting
Wearing tight jeans is the primary reason for poor blood circulation in the lower body, eventually leading to blood clotting. While being constricted inside the tight pants, the nerves are subject to constant pressure that eventually results in pain around the groin area and thighs. This issue is often indicated by tingling, burning and discomfort in the legs.
So, Should You Ditch Your Skinny Jeans?
Absolutely! Skinny jeans are the new corsets. Befriend cotton and breathable fabrics and more comfortable silhouettes. The skinny jean syndrome is real. Ditch the clothes that aren’t comfortable. Ensure you are not experiencing any pain, discomfort, burning or numbness while you wear any clothing. Let’s prioritise health over clothes to look fashion-friendly.
