Adrienne Santos-Longhurst

Thong underwear – the middle child of the bikini and G-string – may be perfect for eliminating panty lines under yoga pants, but they’ve also been associated with certain health issues, including hemorrhoids. In this article for Healthline, writer Adrienne Santos-Longhurst asked Dr. Felice Gersh, MD OB/GYN, for the lowdown on the risks of wearing thongs and how to reduce yours.