Do you know you could contact sexually transmitted infections such as gonorrhoea, syphilis, candidacies and others by wearing fairly used undergarments- if the person that previously used them had these diseases?
A microbiologist, Mr. Ejeh Ehimen, said that fairly used undergarments should be banned as they are dangerous and could harbour harmful germs and diseases that can survive on fabrics for weeks.
Undergarment for men vary from boxer shorts to singlet or tank top and T-shirts, while women varies from corselet, panties, brassiere, camisole, knickers, girdle, night gowns and a lot more.
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Investigations revealed that the patronage for fairly used under wears by Nigerians is on the high side and becoming very popular among low income earners. They have actually given the used items different names: it is called “Gbogbo” in Delta State; people from the South- east and the South-west call it “Okirika”. It is also generally called “bend down select” in some markets.
Some markets across the country are well known for the sales of these fairly used items. They include the popular Yaba, Katangua and Aswani markets in Lagos, Nyanya and Wuse Markets in Abuja, New Benin Market in Benin City, Igbudu Market in Warri, Kasuwn Barci market in Kaduna and others.
In spite of the health hazards experts said are associated with the use of these garments people have continued to express mixed reactions over the issue. While some people said they would never buy the used undergarments, others said there is nothing wrong with them saying they could actually get more value for their money by buying the materials.
Stella Ubili, a student, sees nothing wrong in patronising these fairly used undergarments as they last longer than the new ones. “I prefer to buy the used underwear because of the quality. The new ones are of inferior quality and they get worn out easily. Also, the used under wears are always unique”, Stella told HEALTH GIST
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