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Embarrassing but am I only one with problem.

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WilmaKnickersfit Thu 04-Aug-16 09:38:33

Thrush is a yeast infection and not usually passed on.

Vaginal Thrush

Gononsuch Thu 04-Aug-16 09:19:46

I always thought Thrush was passed from person to person not from your pants. My advise would be to be celibate and wash your hands frequently. I've never had Thrush so what do I know. smile

gettingonabit Thu 04-Aug-16 09:14:44

merlot it's when your knickers disappear into your..um...intimate crevices. Ouchgrin. Not funny, really.

merlotgran Thu 04-Aug-16 09:10:58

What's a wedgy? confused

Teetime Thu 04-Aug-16 09:04:38

As for Thrush its a good idea to go knickerless if you can (proably at home) with a long floaty skirt as I was told once - get some air round it. Otherwise a discreet panty liner should give you more comfort and a larger size in draws perhaps.

Christinefrance Thu 04-Aug-16 08:56:59

Thongs ? My daughter said it's like flossing your bottom ! I go for big knickers all the time, panty liners sound like the way to go for you bobbydog, the joy of being a laydee.

shysal Thu 04-Aug-16 08:44:09

I would suggest choosing pants with a wide gusset and wear a 'long plus' liner placed well forward. I am most comfortable in M&S no VPL full briefs, as the elastic doesn't dig in, especially if you buy a size larger than your dress size.
I hope you manage to solve this problem. Having to keep adjusting underwear is a pain.

gettingonabit Thu 04-Aug-16 08:37:01

Sorry xpost.

gettingonabit Thu 04-Aug-16 08:36:16

phoenix I've done the "sideways thong" toogrin.

OP on a serious note, have you tried a thong? It's the only undergarment I can wear comfortably. Even then, it has to be a particular type - I get them in Primark in Large.

Or go commando (only half joking)?

GandTea Thu 04-Aug-16 08:31:28

Although that would have been an interesting option for Maria Sharapova shock

GandTea Thu 04-Aug-16 08:30:21

There was a similar thread recently, commando seemed to be the chosen option for many.

Gononsuch Thu 04-Aug-16 08:27:33

phoenix

I've been their, done that, but when you're getting dressed in the back of a car its understandable. smile

WilmaKnickersfit Thu 04-Aug-16 02:07:36

bobbydog my comment about camel toe was general and not directed at you. Every body is different and camel toe is a problem for some, but not others. If I had a problem, I would wear a panty liner.

Jalima Wed 03-Aug-16 23:32:49

Well, you learn something new every day on here.

bobbydog24 Wed 03-Aug-16 22:49:30

I know what camel toe effect is and that's usually the look I end up with. I've thought about wearing a pad if only to stop nix from rubbing. My niece wears skin tight leggings and has no problem in that department.

WilmaKnickersfit Wed 03-Aug-16 22:44:20

phoenix! grin

The camel toe effect is much more embarrassing than a wedgie because it involves the front view, not the back. Some women wear pads just to avoid it. If you're not sure what the camel toe effect is, have a look at the pop star Taylor Swift and Tennis player Maria Sharapova. wink

bobbydog24 Wed 03-Aug-16 22:44:19

That's sounds eye watering pheonix.

phoenix Wed 03-Aug-16 22:37:58

Just remembered the problems I had in that department one day, then found I had my thong on sideways!blush confused

phoenix Wed 03-Aug-16 22:28:38

I think bigger sizes will help, both knickers and leggings.

The jeans can be a problem, it might be a matter of finding the right cut, rather than size, and I don't mean straight, boot etc.

You need to find some that have the right crotch to waist measurement for you, otherwise you will keep having the same problem.

Go to a shop that stocks loads of brands, loads of different cuts, grab an assistant and keep trying pairs on until you find the right ones!

Good luck!

hildajenniJ Wed 03-Aug-16 22:28:29

My sister has a continuing problem in the nether regions. She hardly ever wears trousers, as she needs the air to circulate. I, on the other hand live in my trousers. The panties I like best are the seamless shorts type. Tesco's sell them. They are great under trousers and jeggings and never move.

bobbydog24 Wed 03-Aug-16 22:17:05

Yes Pheonix, it's the camel toe effect and my nix ( and I've tried various types) continually disappear and then rub as I walk. I was beginning to think I was deformed down there. It may sound an insignificant problem but it is dominating my day. I'm only comfortable when I am sitting down but that can be painful if I don't rearrange my underwear first.

GandTea Wed 03-Aug-16 21:54:53

Luckgirl, not only problematical, very painful at times hmm

Luckygirl Wed 03-Aug-16 21:48:00

You are, I think, referring to a wedgy. It is a pain in the arse/fanny, but I always console myself with the thought that men's underwear is probably even more problematical for them, given the quantity of external equipment.

My DGD aged 3 is always saying "I've got a wedgy - make it go away!"

phoenix Wed 03-Aug-16 21:42:13

Are you referring to part of your knickers deciding that rather than covering your buttocks, they would prefer to try to hide up your bottom, or (re your mention of thrush) the dreaded camel toe effect? confused

bobbydog24 Wed 03-Aug-16 21:15:37

Am I only one who has problems with underwear and wearing trousers. I see women with leggings and tight jeans and wonder how they aren't uncomfortable like me. I'm continually pulling my nix away from my undercarriage otherwise they rub. I wear cotton nix, am not overweight but do occasionally suffer from bouts of thrush. I am diabetic so I am prone to this. do others out there experience this.