This heating pad, you know, for underwear, it’s a thing now. People use it to keep warm. My neighbor’s kid, he got one. Said it helps with the cold.
Heating pad underwear, they call it. Just like regular underwear, but warm. Got these wires and stuff, I reckon.
How this thing works
Heard it uses batteries. Like them little batteries you put in the remote. Powers these little wires, I guess.
- Battery-powered, this thing is.
- Got these heating thingies inside, they say.
- Keeps you warm, that’s the whole point.
They say it’s good for when it’s cold out. You know, like when you gotta go out and the wind’s a-howling.
Don’t use it too long though, that’s what they said. Could get a rash or a burn. You know, like when you touch the stove when it’s hot. Ouch.
Where you put it
Some folks put it on their bellies. Others on their backs. Wherever it hurts, I suppose.
Heard some girls use it when they got them monthly pains. Says it helps ease it up a bit. Don’t know about that, but that’s what they say.
They are making this thing called the heating pad underwear. It is for keeping your body toasty when it’s freezing out there.
My neighbor, she tried one of these. Said it helped her old bones. She’s got that arthritis, you know. Aches all the time.
This thing with three heat levels. You can make it hotter or not as hot, whatever you need, I suppose.
High is 130, medium is 120, and low is 110. That’s what the box said, anyways.
Good for circulation, maybe
Heard it’s supposed to be good for your blood. Gets it moving around, they say. Don’t know how true that is, but that’s what they’re saying.
Keeps your legs and knees warm, too. That’s what they advertise, anyway.
- Heating pad underwear, good for the blood, maybe.
- Keeps your legs warm, they say.
- Helps with aches and pains, could be.
Got these carbon fiber things in it. Fancy word for wires, I reckon.
They put them all over. Shoulders, back, waist, even your elbows. Everywhere you can get cold, I guess.
Some folks say it helps with circulation. You know, getting the blood flowing. Don’t know much about that, but it sounds good.
Just don’t fall asleep with it on. That’s what the instructions say. Could be dangerous, I guess. Fire hazard and all that.
Turn it off before you go to bed. Unplug it, too. Just to be safe, you know.
Not for everyone, maybe
Don’t know if I’d use one myself. Seems a bit much, all them wires and batteries.
But for some folks, it might be a godsend. Especially if you’re always cold. Or you got them aches and pains.
Just be careful with it, that’s all. Don’t want no burns or nothing.
And don’t use it for more than 15 minutes at a time. That’s what they say is safe. Take a break for an hour, then you can use it again.
They say two or three times a day is good. But don’t overdo it.
This heating pad underwear, it is designed to keep your core warm. That’s what they say. Your core is the middle part, I think.
They got different kinds. Some for men, some for women.
Some are just pants. Some are a whole suit, like them long johns.
They even got heated vests now. Like a jacket, but without the sleeves. And it heats up.
Lots of heated things now
They got all sorts of heated things now. Gloves, socks, even blankets.
Seems like folks are getting more sensitive to the cold these days. Or maybe they just like being toasty.
- Heated gloves, for your hands.
- Heated socks, for your feet.
- Heated blankets, for when you’re on the couch.
This underwear, it’s supposed to be comfortable. Not too tight, not too loose. Just right, they say.
Got an elastic band, so it stays put. Don’t want it falling down, I guess.
They say it’s made of special material. Keeps you warm but also lets your skin breathe.
Don’t want to get all sweaty under there, I reckon. That would be uncomfortable.
This whole heating pad underwear thing, it’s something else. Never thought I’d see the day.
But I guess times are changing. Folks are always coming up with new things.
Just gotta be careful with these newfangled contraptions. Don’t want to get hurt.
But if it helps people stay warm and feel better, then I guess it’s a good thing.
Just gotta use it right, that’s all. Follow the instructions and don’t be silly.
The material is supposed to keep you warm and dry. That’s what they say, anyway. They call it breathable. That means your skin can breathe, I suppose.
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