"Is your denim too tight for Comfort"

It is said that a pair of well-fitting jeans may be hard to find, but once found, we stick to it, and it becomes our second skin.


Heavy denims are worn throughout the year – winters, summers and even monsoons. And come what style – boot-cut, basic blue, acid washed, straight fit, anti-fits or the skinny variety – one adapts to the ever changing style.


Added to this, is the never-ending aspiration to flaunt a petite figure. People do everything, like the wiggle-waggle dance to struggle to fit into the super- tight skinny denims, despite the constant discomfort it causes. This is where the problem begins. "I can't bend, my jeans are too tight" becomes the oft-used phrase. Some claim that they "Can wear it all the time. Probably even sleep in them." The discomforting point is that we might be suffering for fashion, say experts.
'Weather' it's the right attire or not

General practitioner, Dr Meenakshi Rajput, says, "Denim is not for the Indian summer. People wear denims throughout the year – winters, summers and monsoons. And it can lead to some big problems which you realise only later." Many collegiates and even office goers prefer the same pair regularly which can cause hygiene issues, given the lack of ventilation and lead to ulcers near the hip bone. Dr Ramandeep, a consultant at Max Hospital, says, "Denims cause a lot of sweating which means accumulation of moisture, especially in this weather. This can lead to fungal infection."

Impotent factor
While women have the option to replace their jeans with skirts, dresses or shorts, the males, especially those who prefer the skinny variety should seriously rethink their choice of denims. Dr Vikram Sharma, Urologist, Max Hospital, says, "Jeans can cause infertility, as it decreases sperm count. Tight jeans makes the testicles rub against one's body and pushes it towards the body, thereby raising its temperature, which means lowering the sperm count. I advice all my patients who complain of impotence to avoid wearing jeans."

Survival of the fittest?
Just how tight is too tight? The guys at stores suggest that one should "buy a size smaller, or a tighter fit as jeans adapt to your size and stretch accordingly within a few days." This ends up squeezing the body. Further, forcefully pulling up jeans and trying to fit into it can also pose a health risk like tingling thigh syndrome etc. Dr SK Sogani, senior consultant, Neurosurgery, Apollo Hospital, says, "Tight clothing affects the body posture and can hamper blood circulation. Fabrics of hard consistency is one of the reasons."

ATP Ramani, official spokesperson for Levis Strauss and Company, claims, "We use high quality cotton and other materials. We don't use any chemicals or treatments which should harm anyone. The safety of our consumers is important to us. We have had no complaints of any health issues, as a result of wearing our jeans."






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