Is walking around your underwear illegal?

Exposing one’s genitals means just that — to show your bare genitals. However, flashing one’s underwear, no matter how revealing or skimpy, is usually not considered indecent exposure for purposes of most states’ laws.

Is it OK to just wear underwear at home?

Genitals do carry a lot of bacteria, again most of it natural and healthy, so clean underwear every day is not a bad policy to follow. “People are different but, as a rule of thumb, I would suggest only wearing clothes that touch your bare genitals just once or maybe twice before you wash them,” she advises.

Can you go outside in your underwear?

As well, the law defines indecent exposure as exposing your naked genitals. This means that it is not indecent exposure if you expose your underwear or a bare breast. California indecent exposure law specifies that indecent exposure happens in the presence of another person who might be annoyed or offended by it.

Can you go outside in boxers?

Around the house, of course you can. If you’re going out in public, it’s more socially acceptable to wear pants. Can I wear boxers with shorts? Yes, but if your shorts are very short of if you’re moving around a lot the boxers may show.

Can you walk around in boxers?

Boxers or trunks are designed to make you feel comfortable. So you can wear it while sleeping or when you’re walking around the house. They are not recommended for your gym sessions though.

Is mooning someone illegal?

No Ifs, Ands, or Butts The Golden State statute broadly makes it a crime to willfully expose your genitals to someone else, motivated by a desire to sexually gratify yourself or offend or insult the other person. So if you’re not trying to offend or insult someone with your bared buttocks, you’re probably alright.

Is it indecent exposure if no one sees you?

In fact, you can be charged with California indecent exposure even if no one actually sees your genitals or private body parts. The fact that you intended people to see, and took steps to direct attention towards your act, is enough to result in a charge of indecent exposure.

Why does my underwear hurt?

Not only is too-tight underwear generally unflattering (hello, visible bulges and puckering), but it can also promote chafing of the skin and vaginal irritation, especially if you’re post-menopausal. From that perspective, any underwear that’s tight enough to rub your skin can result in irritation, she explains.