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Bad things that can happen to you if you wear yoga pants all the time

TNN | Last updated on - Jan 3, 2018, 11:44 IST
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Problems caused by wearing yoga pants all the time

PROBLEMS CAUSED BY WEARING YOGA PANTS ALL THE TIME: Yoga pants to work and also to play! Like it or not, they have become second skin for women who have found the world's comfort and tightness in the heavenly creations called yoga pants. Ever wondered though if these super tight leggings that you wear pretty much all the time could be bad for you? Well, we did and got it answered for you. For starters, it can have some really scary side effects - that could be potentially dangerous for you and me!

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​It messes your blood circulation

<p>IT MESSES YOUR BLOOD CIRCULATION: Yoga pants fit you so snugly that they leave little space for your legs to breathe. And wearing it all the time can actually make you numb. In fact there is a medical term that has been coined for it - tight pants syndrome. These leggings constrict the nerves in your thighs and lead to numb feeling.<br></p>
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​​Heard of acne in the butt?

HEARD OF ACNE IN THE BUTT: A woman's worst nightmare is acne. But imagine if you get it in your butt area. Yoga pants are pretty much capable of doing that to you. It happens because all the sweat gets trapped against your butt and lead to butt-ne down there!

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​Lead to yeast infections

<p>LEAD TO YEAST INFECTION: Your privates down there need space to breathe. But the spandex yoga pants barely allow your body to do that. All the moisture stuck between your body and pants can increase your risk of yucky yeast infections.<br></p>
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​Give flatulence and heart burn

<p>GIVE FLATULENCE AND HEART BURN: Some yoga pants can be so tight that it could mess with your digestive system. So if you love wearing them, invest in the comfortable and good variety pants that do not contrict your tummy.<br></p>
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​Risk of ingrown hair

<p>RISK OF INGROWN HAIR: Your snugly fitted yoga pants can lead to ingrown hair. Instead buy loosely fitted pants that will let your body breathe and avoid this embarrassing situation.<br></p>

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