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The Gusset Movement

108 replies

LimeJellyHead · 03/09/2016 10:54

We the undersigned would like to stand up (and sit down) and be counted, with our knicker gussets in the correct anatomical position.

For countless years we have been wearing our gussets nearer to our back bottoms than our gusset-loving front lady parts. We have waited since 1989 for the invention of the world wide web to finally be able to air our gusset woes (and share pictures of cats).

The time has come for the ladies of the world to speak up. The conspiracy of the ill-positioned knicker gusset must end now. We, the Gusset Movement, request a re-positioning of those all-important panty parts. Please knicker makers of the world, move the gusset forward.

Hmm

Please sign and share www.change.org/p/knicker-designers-the-knicker-gusset-movement

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PacificDogwod · 03/09/2016 13:38

No gusset problems here

Unless she was wearing one of these

HTH.

BreconBeBuggered · 03/09/2016 13:53

I think a little more gusset towards the front end would be entirely helpful. Certainly notice that on days when I use a panty liner (panty far more objectionable than gusset imo, but whatever) I deliberately line it up further forward than the end of the gusset. Perhaps it's something you don't notice if you are of a drier disposition?

queenMab99 · 03/09/2016 13:57

Gusset is my favourite word, gusset gusset gusset, music to my ears......

chough · 03/09/2016 14:10

I will only wear Sloggi knickers, precisely because they are gussety perfection.

HighwayDragon1 · 03/09/2016 14:11

I fucking hate the word gusset. It's up there with moist and panties, god forbid they all end up in the same sentence 😱

FreshwaterSelkie · 03/09/2016 14:16

I'm very confused about what happens if you have a gusset malfunction Confused I have almost certainly led a sheltered life of gusset privilege as I've never been aware of gusset malfeasance. It is wedging? Moistness issues? (the only word worse than gusset).

I do have a flat bum as it goes, so perhaps my gussets naturally sag into the right place due to my sad non perky buttocks.

SuperFlyHigh · 03/09/2016 14:19

Pestillence they're quite unsexy but I love the Pretty Polly knickers at TK Maxx, cotton too! Just don't keep for date night!

You need to change the knicker styles OP have you tried Sloggi (sluggi)? My mum likes them!

SoupDragon · 03/09/2016 14:25

I agree with the OP. I find they need a couple of inches more at the front.

And yes, they are the right size!

chough · 03/09/2016 14:31

FreshwaterSelkie, IME , it is "wedging" which is the issue.

ChardonnayKnickertonSmythe · 03/09/2016 14:38

I think the gusset issues developed because the knicker makers were concerned with VPL and VG(susset)L line in the lycra madness that were the Eighties.

JamieLannistersFuckButler · 03/09/2016 14:49

I'm with you LimeJellyHead. I need my gusset an inch further forward.
I'm a fairly average shape.

Mypurplecaravan · 03/09/2016 14:51

Yes. In numerous makes of pants I find the edge of the gusset is in line with my clit.

Totally tmi I know but I would prefer it an inch further forward to avoid rubbing. It is one of the reasons I keep a fuller bush: it pushes the fabric away from my genitals and avoids stimulation (yes my labia majora are not quite full enough to provide coverage)

RedSauceAndJellyJuice · 03/09/2016 14:54

purple that is so fucking funny Grin

JamieLannistersFuckButler · 03/09/2016 14:56

Ah, I'd missed the OP's emoticon use...

Heratnumber7 · 03/09/2016 14:58

Me too. An extra inch at the front would be lovely, thank you.

MohammedLover · 03/09/2016 16:01

I am with you OP.
I have found Next to make the most offending articles.

annielouise · 03/09/2016 16:05

The ones I've currently got on are useless then. The gusset goes from the middle of my backside - from over my anus - to not even being over the entrance to my vagina. Never thought of it before but they're clearly badly manufactured. They are the right size as they fit but I'll won't be buying again. Sainsbury ones. How weird. Didn't think my bum stuck out that much.

PurpleNurple69 · 03/09/2016 16:06

I've got to say that I pay zero attention to gusset position. I'm off to inspect pant drawer and see what I'm missing!

Pettywoman · 03/09/2016 16:08

What about tights with shit elastic so the gusset is round your knees so you have to put pants on over the top to keep them up.

Buzzardbird · 03/09/2016 16:12

Im more upset about bra strap adjusters being around the back of your shoulders. What is that all about?

LimeJellyHead · 03/09/2016 17:04

Ohh goodie, I am not alone... at last we have some peeps who would also like a bit more gusset frontage.

Thanks dudsville for understanding the gravity of this issue. Much appreciated. As a non-sufferer you show remarkable compassion.

PacificDogwod that looks like it has plenty of front gusset actually but not much else, lol.

With you completely BreconBeBuggered. I place my panty liner quite a bit further forward than my knicker gusset. To me that says it all. More front gusset please knicker makers. The alternative is a costly op, lol. Or Sloggi pants (thanks for the suggestion chough and SuperFlyHigh). I shall try those and if they are good I shall congratulate them on their 'gussety perfection'.

HighwayDragon1 don't tempt me. That's too easy.

FreshwaterSelkie oh gusset privileged one, let me explain... I have no wedgie and my lips (do you detest that word too HighwayDragon1?) are nice and snuggly inside but the gusset falls slightly short of where I need it to be, at the front. The gusset has a purpose and mine gussetry is not fulfilling that role.

Thanks SoupDragon, Heratnumber7, MohammedLover, annielouise and JamieLannistersFuckButler... I feel less alone now, lol.

Hahaha re VGL ChardonnayKnickertonSmythe. I can't rememeber having this issue pre 80s so you might be onto something. Mind you, I was only 10.

I think we have the opposite problem Mypurplecaravan. My gusset is no where near there... I wish it was. But loving your honesty and non-squeamish use of all the correct terms. Go full bush.

Check it out PurpleNurple69 and let us know the results, especially sitting down, when our lady hole moves sort of backwards... or something.

Pettywoman tights are only good for people with diddy legs. The rest of us have to walk like John Wayne. Agreed.

Good point Buzzardbird. I'd sign your petition. Where is it? lol

PS No one else signing/sharing mine? How will this ever get to parliament?

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LimeJellyHead · 03/09/2016 17:06

PurpleNurple69 lol

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LimeJellyHead · 03/09/2016 17:07

My wording was not massively clear, it seems. Re-worded as follows.

We, the Gusset Movement, request a re-positioning of those all-important panty parts. Please knicker makers of the world, move the gusset forward or at least give us an extra inch or two of gusset frontage. Thank you.

If you agree, please visit www.change.org/p/knicker-designers-the-gusset-movement

Power to the gussetly challenged.

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StrawberryMouse · 03/09/2016 17:13

Me, me! I get this! My bum does stick out a bit though, perhaps I'm more badly designed than the pants. Grin

LimeJellyHead · 03/09/2016 18:12

No, we are perfect in every way StrawberryMouse. Our bum size should not affect our knicker efficiency. My mate with a small bum has the same problem. The knicker makers need to know about this. Thank you for standing up and being counted Wink

More front gussetry please!!!!

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