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GYM leggings - pants or no pants?

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SpideyWoman1 · 21/09/2023 11:21

So a quick question for ladies who wear gym leggings.

I usually run outside so don’t give too much thought to a VPL except when I’m racing.

But I’ve been going to the gym more and conscious of my VPL - which I’ve noticed nobody else has? I’m not sure how you can escape a VPL in tight gym leggings. I have some seamless pants which are as close as you can get to not having a VPL but it’s still visible at times.

Are others not wearing any pants?

I appreciate this is a slightly personal question so thanks in advance if you feel comfortable to respond!

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smooththecat · 21/09/2023 11:21

Thong

ShinyBandana · 21/09/2023 11:22

Thong here too

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SpideyWoman1 · 21/09/2023 11:23

smooththecat · 21/09/2023 11:21

Thong

I used to wear a thong to do everything but now I think it would Chaffee my ass into two parts?? I definitely can’t run in one!

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IHopeThisFindsYouWell · 21/09/2023 11:24

I would just rock the VPL 🤷🏻‍♀️

smooththecat · 21/09/2023 11:24

I run in a thong without issue, it’s probably the fit.

OhNoForever · 21/09/2023 11:25

Nobody cares if you have vpl at the gym.

MariaVT65 · 21/09/2023 11:25

I just wear normal pants and don’t give a toss about my VPL. People wear underwear, who knew?

I also don’t wear thongs.

Wear your pants and be comfortable :)

dementedpixie · 21/09/2023 11:32

I wear big support pants to hold my tummy in place and also wear a panty liner. I dont care about vpl

NameChangeNotReporting · 21/09/2023 11:33

'Ladies' huh.

ILikeDinosaurs · 21/09/2023 11:34

MariaVT65 · 21/09/2023 11:25

I just wear normal pants and don’t give a toss about my VPL. People wear underwear, who knew?

I also don’t wear thongs.

Wear your pants and be comfortable :)

Seconded.

GreyTS · 21/09/2023 11:34

Hmm 🤔 could it be the leggings? I wear shorts mostly but tight fit cycle shorts style and leggings and never get vpl. I never wear knickers running because running shorts have a built in underpants thing so they would run if you added a second layer

BIWI · 21/09/2023 11:36

If you're worrying about your VPL then you're not gymming properly!

Always pants. Just in case the leggings split.

cocksstrideintheevening · 21/09/2023 11:38

Big arse covering pants no vpl

gamerchick · 21/09/2023 11:38

Who cares about a VPL? I don't know about anyone else but I don't look at women's arses at the gym.

We sweat enough without removing a layer from our seat area.

NameChangeNotReporting · 21/09/2023 11:40

gamerchick · 21/09/2023 11:38

Who cares about a VPL? I don't know about anyone else but I don't look at women's arses at the gym.

We sweat enough without removing a layer from our seat area.

Yes, women don't look at each other's arses in the gym and we also tend not to start threads asking other laydeez about what knickers we wear.

Blackblueandgold · 21/09/2023 11:42

I've never worn normal knickers even in normal every day life. I wear a thong normally but don't wear any underwear in the gym. Neither do any other of the women I train with. We are powerlifter though, not sure what it'd be like running with no underwear.

SwanAnn · 21/09/2023 11:45

Sweaty Betty thongs because they're very comfortable; for running, dance and gym. I couldn't care less about VPL, but it's cooler and less restrictive to wear a thong.

MeinKraft · 21/09/2023 11:47

NameChangeNotReporting · 21/09/2023 11:33

'Ladies' huh.

My thoughts exactly Hmm

YukoandHiro · 21/09/2023 11:48

A thong while working out screams cystitis to me 😬

SwanAnn · 21/09/2023 11:48

I only wear gym leggings for yoga or Pilates , and no idea if anyone else has a VPL 🤔

NynaeveSedaiOfTheYellowAjah · 21/09/2023 11:50

Wear knickers you mucky bugger! Who cares about VPL at the gym? What are we???

StarlightLady · 21/09/2023 11:50

None! The whole point of knickers is to keep the outerwear clean. Gym leggings go straight in the wash afterwards so I don't see the point. It's not a VPL issue though, it's a practicality and comfort one. It would be a different issue if the leggings had a centre seam

TotalOverhaul · 21/09/2023 11:52

Pants and a long line sports top that covers the bum. Sorted.

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SpideyWoman1 · 21/09/2023 11:52

dementedpixie · 21/09/2023 11:32

I wear big support pants to hold my tummy in place and also wear a panty liner. I dont care about vpl

Yes I need a PL these days…!

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Missingthegore · 21/09/2023 11:53

Who cares?
Spend your time worrying about actual issues.