Frequently Asked Questions

Question: What makes Diddi and Bea different from other underwear brands?

Answer: Diddi and Bea was founded for only one reason, to stop pain and discomfort from underwear caused by many different health problems. We are the only brand completely focused on the pain that women feel from underwear. Other brands will say they are comfortable for women but that will not be true for the 26% of women that suffer from chronic pelvic pain. Chronic pelvic pain can be caused by injury from accidents or childbirth, illnesses like Endometriosis, PCOS, Vulvodynia or Interstitial Cystitis.

Question: Is Chronic pelvic pain the only thing that causes underwear to be painful?

Answer: No, many skin conditions are worse in the area covered by underwear, the skin around the genitals is thinner and more sensitive, it is subject to more heat, moisture and excessive friction from clothes that will make any skin problem worse. Some chronic skin issues like HS (hidradenitis-suppurativa), LS (Lichen Sclerosis) and psoriasis are particularly irritated by elastics around the edge of other brands of underwear or made worse by the synthetic fabrics with poor breathability.

Question: What should I do if my underwear suddenly starts hurting?

Answer: No, First, don’t panic! There are many temporary conditions that your doctor can help treat to get you some relief, so definitely start there. If your doctor doesn’t seem able to help and the problem continues or comes and goes, educate yourself to decide where to go next. There are online resources for education that are helpful like www.pelvichealthsupport.org that covers it all and has a lot of information from different perspectives.