The loincloth is the simplest form of underwear. It was the first undergarment worn by people. A loincloth may take three major forms:

1. The simplest is a long strip of material which is passed between the legs and then around the waist.
2.Cache-sexe is another form: a triangle of cloth is provided with strings or loops, which are used to fasten the triangle between the legs and over the genitals. There is also an alternative form. It is more skirt-like: a cloth is wrapped around the hips several times and then fastened with a girdle.

3. The loincloth may also be the only clothing worn in warmer climates, but in colder temperatures, the loincloth often forms the basis of a person’s clothing and is covered by other garments. In most ancient civilizations, this was the only undergarment available. It`s interesting to know that King Tutankhamun was buried with 145 of them.

As is known, the loincloth continues to be worn by people around the world. For example, it`s the traditional form of undergarment in many Asian societies…

[source: encyclopedia.thefreedictionary.com]

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Shopping is one of women’s favorite activities. And shopping for lingerie is the most exciting! When enter a lingerie store, we find ourselves in the world of luxury and lavishness. It is great fun to look through piles of alluring, saucy, sporty and everyday undergarments and all kinds of hosiery from everyday socks to tempting stockings and tights.

The range of lingerie is so wide today, that you may feel dazzled by all these silky babydolls, look-through slips, sheer camisoles, satin briefs, embroidered corsets and cotton sleepwear. This sexy stuff excites our imagination and makes us spend thousands of pounds on desired tinies. Not many women have a will strong enough to leave a lingerie store without a new article and most would “shop till they drop”, or at least until there are some money in their begs.

Delicate bras, panties and slips – these all look very beautiful on models, but when we put them on, they often make us look fat, or on the contrary spaghetti thin, or whatever. And we know why – we either choose a wrong style, color, or size. And if we can experiment on the color or style – we should be sure about the size.

It is vital to know your size when shopping for underwear. And if there are no problems with panties or sleepwear, for example, when it comes to choosing a bra, some ladies feel confused. The problem is that many women have never had a professional bra fitting, others do it very rare.

Knikers published a post about the top bra-sizing myths. The article answers the question why gwomen aren’t wearing the right bra size.And they also offer a way-out, which is very simple – just do have a professional bra fitting regularly. There are lots of factors that influence our bust size, for example our measurements can change when we put on or lose weight, during periods, etc.

Let me remind you one more time that to know the bra size is of utmost importance. That will not only prevent your breasts from drooping, but also make your clothes fit and look better. So, next time when shopping for a bra, do not forget to have a fitting.

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The current New Scientist reports that the lingering problem of what to do about dirty underwear in space is high on the research agenda and may soon be solved. Russian scientists are working on it…

While the idea of disposing of soiled undergarments in space is the core of many jokes,no need to say it can also be an acute problem.The thing is thate ach astronaut produces up to 2.5 kilos of uncompressed waste per day. They are frequently forced to wear the same pair of undershorts for up to a week to keep the amount of waste to a minimum.

The science of biodegradation has already been called in with researchers searching for the perfect microbial cocktail. This cocktail digest the combination cotton/paper undies. As for the disposal unit, it will  process plastic and cellulose and other organic waste. The right combination search may take many years! The scientists hope to have the first microbial disposal unit in place by 2017 for the first planned Russian crewed interplanetary mission.

[source: abc.net.au]

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