Why go commando?

“Going commando” is a way of saying that you’re not wearing any underwear.

The term refers to elite soldiers trained to be ready to fight at a moment’s notice. So when you’re not wearing any underwear, you’re, well, ready to go at any moment — without pesky undies in the way.

Linguistic jokes aside, going commando may actually have some demonstrable benefits. Let’s explore some of the reasons you may want to give an underwear-free lifestyle a shot.