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Best knickers to wear under gym leggings

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exercisegirl · 14/12/2016 16:16

What are the best type of knickers to wear under gym leggings to avoid vpl?

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LemonBreeland · 14/12/2016 16:18

I tend to wear lacy boy shorts under my running tights and they don't really show.

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museumum · 14/12/2016 16:21

None.
You're only wearing the leggings once & they usually have a gusset in them.

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MackerelOfFact · 14/12/2016 16:47

I wear this sort of thing. I'm not that bothered about having a VPL, but seams and lace cause chafing when you're exercising (spin class is especially uncomfortable when you're sitting on lace!)

museumum That's brave, I really hope you spray the saddle before and after using the bikes! Shock

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exercisegirl · 15/12/2016 18:53

Thanks for the advice. Will give boy shorts ago. Not sure I could go commando.

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Statelychangers · 17/12/2016 10:18

None....knickers chaff.

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exercisegirl · 05/01/2017 13:23

If you go commando do you wash your leggings after every use?

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TheBiscuitStrikesBack · 05/01/2017 13:25

No, to no knick wearing. Just wear whatever, no one is looking! Defo wash leggings after each wear though, the smell doesn't come out tech clothing easily if it's not washed pretty much straight away.

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Packergator · 05/01/2017 13:27

I wear giant knickers; like my old maternity pants! Keep you warm when you're out running too.

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JuddNelsoninTheBreakfastClub · 05/01/2017 13:28

I couldn't care less about about vpl as long as I'm comfy! I wear m and s high leg with lycra, got to have lycra!

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willconcern · 05/01/2017 13:30

small as possible - g string if running/gym.

Or none if cycling and wearing padded cycling shorts - they're not designed to wear with knickers. And yes, I spin with no knickers on, and we all wipe our bikes down afterwards with cleaning spray!

Yes, I wash my leggings after every use - they are sweaty, it would be grim not to Shock

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OurMiracle1106 · 05/01/2017 13:32

Personally I wear a pair of cotton bikini brief knickers or mini briefs.

If I'm likely to be bleeding I also put on a pair of male boxers over the top just for my own piece of mind and security.

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TheHoldings · 05/01/2017 14:05

Knickerless and wash leggings after each wear.

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exercisegirl · 10/01/2017 17:29

Thanks for all the advice. Will give each option a go and see which I prefer.

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Jaimx86 · 10/01/2017 17:37

None! Tried it once and never went back.
I can't imagine wearing underwear in the gym now.

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StealingYourWiFi · 10/01/2017 17:43

thongs

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TheCraicDealer · 10/01/2017 17:50

None. Just another layer of material for the sweat to cling to. And and as for the possibility of recycling leggings for another session.....hahaha! They're usually drenched, knickers or not!

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