| 摘要 |
A garment (1) comprising a waistband portion (2), an anterior portion (4), and two strap portions (6), wherein the anterior portion extends from the waistband portion and tapers to an apex (10). A short connecting portion (12) connects the apex to a junction region (14) from which the two strap portions extend to the waistband portion, wherein the garment is formed and arranged such that, in use, the anterior portion extends over a wearer's vulva or scrotum and the junction region Is located in the wearer's perineal region such that the strap portions extend to either side of the wearer's anus. The garment may be adapted to the shape of the male or female anatomy, In either case, the garment may reduce the incidence of perineal abscesses by reducing mechanical friction. In the case of a garment for females, cross-infectlon between the anus and vulva or urethra is reduced as there is not a continuous body of fabric extending between the anus and the vulva. Furthermore, the garment is comfortable to wear and In some embodiments avoids "visible panty line".
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