Is it safe to wear a panty liner every day?

Jessica A. Shepherd, MD

OBGYN (Obstetrics & Gynecology)

There are many women who wear panty liners every day due to heavy discharge, spotting or urinary incontinence; it's safe as long as you change the liner often and keep your vaginal area dry. Watch OB/GYN Jessica Shepherd, MD, explain these details.

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Is it safe to wear a panty liner every day?

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