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gym/underwear issue - help please

27 replies

wtfisgoingonhere · 10/03/2016 17:23

Totally not an AIBU but looking to the ladies for some advice.

Recently returned to gym to do several classes a week and have discovered my previously reliable knickers are no longer comfortable.

They are nothing fancy just black seam free shorts style things.

I know part of the issue is my weight gain (hence returning to gym) but no longer sell these where I got them so can't just go buy a size or two bigger

The issue is this:
They feel uncomfortable between my thighs, my bikini line and just generally 'right up there'.

I have ruled out any infection, not changed any washing products and have ensured they are properly dry before wearing

I just want some advice on what to wear under my gym trousers to stop me having to keep stealthily adjusting/scratching mid class - doesn't help my workout, I feel gross /irritable keep digging my underwear out, and would be mortified if someone spotted me

No real requirements other than plain dark colour (to avoid showing them - all my bottoms are black)

Please help me! !

OP posts:
TheSinkingFeeling · 10/03/2016 17:25

Have you considered compression shorts?

takemetomars · 10/03/2016 17:28

bigger knickers and sod the VPL?

Oysterbabe · 10/03/2016 17:31

I always go commando in my running tights.

Akire · 10/03/2016 17:33

I'd buy big pants too! Never really got the no VPL because the alternative is look I'm not wearing any knickers! It's ok I take the knicker line! Life's to short to be picking pants out of your bum!

TreeSparrow · 10/03/2016 17:34

I bought 3/4 type running tights/legging things made by Nike. I sweat obscenely so knicker free is the best way to go!

BennyTheBall · 10/03/2016 17:35

I wear nothing under running tights or capris.

They have a built-in gusset, so you can go without.

Bunbaker · 10/03/2016 17:36

Try a different style of knickers? I find shorts style ride up in the wrong places.

SloaneRanger88 · 10/03/2016 17:36

I go commando too in running leggings.

Would really recommend roping in a trusted someone to check they do not go see through whilst squatting first though.

dementedpixie · 10/03/2016 17:37

I wear big M&S pants!

dodobookends · 10/03/2016 17:41

Tesco do some good seamfree high-leg briefs in black and nude. Twin pack for £5. A lot of dancers wear them under leotards and they do shorts-style ones as well I think. They are pretty long-lasting too.

Branleuse · 10/03/2016 17:46

www.amazon.co.uk/Sloggi-Double-Comfort-Womens-Shorts/dp/B00ANS2E7Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1457631905&sr=8-1&keywords=sloggi+double+comfort+shorts

these are my pants of choice under gymwear, theyre seriously the most comfortable pants ever

stumblymonkey · 10/03/2016 17:49

I'm another in big cotton M&S pants!

lampygirl · 10/03/2016 17:55

I use some black seam free shorts from primark for the gym. Think you got 2 or 3 pairs in a set for a couple of quid. I find shorts more comfortable but I imagine big pants would do the same as you don't get the edges of the leg likely to end up up your arse.

PestilentialCat · 10/03/2016 17:56

I wear cotton M&S thongs under my gym wear. I know thongs aren't for everyone but I find them comfortable my fat arse gathers the fabric of bigger pants into a thong anyway

Spudlet · 10/03/2016 17:57

Have you tried chamois cream? I use it for cycling. It's rather messy and chilly when you put it on, but it deals with chafing very well.

TheFormidableMrsC · 10/03/2016 18:07

Commando all the way.....

BennyTheBall · 10/03/2016 18:13

I have never heard of chamois cream. I imagine it smells leathery!

shrunkenhead · 10/03/2016 18:21

Spudlet please tell me more! What is this magic cream ypu speak of???

wtfisgoingonhere · 10/03/2016 19:14

Wow thanks for all the advice. Just got out the gym now

Will get hubby to assess the comando vs seethroughness

I wear gym trousers though so they have a seem, can someone please reassure me this will be ok??

OP posts:
dementedpixie · 10/03/2016 20:47

I couldn't go commando, I need something to attach a panty liner to!

char96 · 31/03/2016 18:02

Always go commando if the leggings have a built in gusset. One less thing to worry about.

FishOn · 31/03/2016 18:06

every pair of drawers I have ever tried goes straight up my whizzer so I wear thongs....still up there, but a lot less fabric and a smooth bum Grin

NoDramaForThisLlama · 31/03/2016 18:59

I bought some seam free knickers from primark... They are so comfy. Got them in the sportswear section. Wouldn't wear anything else to the gym these days!

molyholy · 31/03/2016 19:05

Big, hip hugging knickers.

Naoko · 31/03/2016 19:26

Big knickers in a multipack from Asda. Not seam free, but I honestly don't give a fuck if anyone can tell that I am, in fact, wearing underwear, it's hardly shameful! So comfy though. And only £4 a pack too.