Who remembers 2020? The start of some of the hardest years of our adult lives is now cemented in history. One thing I’ll never forget is living day in and day out in a face mask. We wore them to work, to class, to the grocery store, and sometimes even at home when illness was suspected. Masks were moist and occlusive, trapping our breath against our skin all day. The nose and mouth are naturally damp environments, so covering them with restrictive fabric was uncomfortable at best and irritating at worst.
As a gynecologist, there’s one other part of the body that’s just as moist—if not more so—than the mouth. You guessed it: the vagina.
It makes perfect sense that, just as the face needs airflow and dislikes being covered, the vulva and vagina thrive when they can breathe. When airflow is restricted, some people experience irritation or odor simply because moisture has nowhere to go.
I, Dr. Wendy, started wearing men’s boxers as my only undergarment in my early 20s. Whenever I wore panties, I felt restricted and was more prone to irritation and yeast infections. I also noticed that my natural body odor was worse in tight, traditional underwear but significantly improved when I switched to loose‑fitting boxers.
Fast‑forward to 2024, when I finally got serious about creating a line of women’s boxers that improved on my trusty Hanes in all the ways that mattered. For years, my husband’s underwear looked identical to mine—size was the only difference. It was time for something designed for us.
This new line of women’s boxers would be shorter, skip the fly, and come in cute colors with breathable fabrics. They’re not meant for periods or significant urine leakage. Instead, they’re perfect for anyone bothered by normal discharge or moisture. The increased airflow allows natural evaporation—just like the relief you feel when you finally take off a face mask and let your skin breathe.
Every Bottoms Freestyle Boxers can be worn to sleep, around the house, at the gym, or under almost any outfit. They’re thin enough to stay discreet and breathable enough for all‑day comfort.
Coming soon will be the Flowstyle Collection, a breathable, panty‑like option designed for menstrual flow, urinary leakage, or postpartum lochia.
The Freestyle Collection is one gynecologist’s answer to freeing the vulva and vagina—without the insecurity or risk of going fully commando. Use code EB3FOR65 to get 20% off three Bottoms. And if you’re between sizes, size up; you want your Freestyle Boxers to fit loose, not tight.
Have you tried them yet?
— Dr. Wendy