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Aibu to think "panty liners" should be re-named?

239 replies

musroomsontoast · 28/01/2024 12:17

I'd be happy with "pant liners", but I'm open to other suggestions.

To me, the word "panties" is either a sexualised or infantilised version of the word "pants". I cringe when I see it on supermarket products.

OP posts:
Meem321 · 28/01/2024 13:09

Discharge doilies?

ImustLearn2Cook · 28/01/2024 13:10

Knicker stickers, knicker liners, mini pads have my vote. What about undieliners?

Panties make me think of creepy guys who give me the ick.

LuciaPillson · 28/01/2024 13:10

Love knicker stickers but might abbreviate to knickstix in everyday conversation.

Other ideas, er. Bits Buddies? Drawers Ignorers? Brief Relief? Wet Nyet?

It's harder than it looks. 🩲🥚

Mydogisagentleman · 28/01/2024 13:11

Drip tray

CurlewKate · 28/01/2024 13:13

I call them (except in certain circumstances) a bit of landfill which is cleverly marketed to prey on women's insecurities.

IBegYourBiggestPardon · 28/01/2024 13:14

WildFlowerBees · 28/01/2024 12:29

Knicker sticker

Haha beat me too it! 😅

Caterguin · 28/01/2024 13:17

Panties also has connotations of wispy, delicate little things. Knickers sounds much more substantial and more in line with the size of mine.

TheYearOfSmallThings · 28/01/2024 13:21

Gee mask?

therealcookiemonster · 28/01/2024 13:21

another vote for fanny hammock here

LentilFaculties · 28/01/2024 13:41

Yup panty/panties is a 100% porn-sick male word. It makes me feel queasy.

DiscoBeat · 28/01/2024 13:45

I don't call them panties, not because I see any sexual connotation, just that I'm a grown woman and don't need to stick 'ies' on the end of things unnecessarily. Knicker liners is fine. Pantliners fine too. Knicker stickers is brilliant!

LWSnow · 28/01/2024 13:47

How about knicker stickers

LWSnow · 28/01/2024 13:47

Pp beat me to it

JubileeJumps · 28/01/2024 13:49

I use reusable cloth ones which are really nice. They're called liners pads. No panty, fanny or gusset mentioned.

Shoppingfiend · 28/01/2024 13:49

Dothefandangos · 28/01/2024 12:43

Minge mopper?

Winner!!!

Anjea · 28/01/2024 13:50

Knicker nappy

blackpanth · 28/01/2024 13:52

BarbieDangerous · 28/01/2024 12:46

I was just about to say, I cannot see how knicker sticker is better. That sounds so much worse

Well they'll be called that from now on in my house

blackpanth · 28/01/2024 13:53

KimKardassion · 28/01/2024 12:49

I always heard them be called Fanny Pads

I've always referred them to that

StrawberrySheryl · 28/01/2024 14:03

WildFlowerBees · 28/01/2024 12:29

Knicker sticker

I need an excuse to use this in polite company.

Next time my mum pops in I'll say "Alexa, add knicker stickers"
🤣

uncomfortablydumb53 · 28/01/2024 14:04

I hate the word panties too. I imagine skimpy, lacy things with men drooling over them!
The product I just call liners, as they're in the feminine hygiene aisle, not refuse disposal

Caerulea · 28/01/2024 14:06

Wingedharpy · 28/01/2024 12:18

Would gusset pads or fanny hammocks work for you?😉

Fanny hammocks ftw. A million times better than the P word which is banned in my house for being creepy & gross

musroomsontoast · 28/01/2024 14:07

ImustLearn2Cook · 28/01/2024 13:10

Knicker stickers, knicker liners, mini pads have my vote. What about undieliners?

Panties make me think of creepy guys who give me the ick.

undieliners - yes, I like that. 🙂

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Fitandfree · 28/01/2024 14:13

A vote for mini pads. My DP refers to them as Fairy Pads 🙄

Ginandjuice57884 · 28/01/2024 14:15

I call them "Pointless"

Wingedharpy · 28/01/2024 14:19

Muff cuff?