Why Do Women Wear Thong Panties?

After reading the responses to my thousands of blog posts and newsletters over the years, the same question continues to be asked several times a year: Why do women wear thong panties?

The answers vary depending upon whether it's a male's response or a female's response, but the bottom line is that women wear thong panties for three reasons:

1. To hide their visible panty lines while wearing tight-fitting clothes


2. To feel sexier when undressing in front of a man

3. Because they'd hate to get caught wearing full coverage briefs or "Granny Panties" while in public [think about the Brigit Jones's Diary movie].

Naturally, most men will tell you that regardless of how much a woman weighs, or what her body shape looks like, if the woman has a sensuous attitude while wearing thong panties, they're sexy and erotic. Period!

I remember one particular blog post from a woman who said this about thongs...have any of you women ever gone to a male dance club and seen a muscular hunk of a guy wearing white cotton boxers or Fruit of the Loom undies who looked sexy and wanted you to put a dollar in his big wide elastic waistband? Don't think so.

The point this woman was trying to make was that sexy is as sexy does. When you feel sexy, you dress sexy; and if you dress sexy, you feel sexy. It doesn't matter what you look like. What matters is the aura that you project to those around you.

So the bottom line is that it doesn't matter what a woman looks like while she's wearing a thong. What matters is the image she conveys. A woman doesn't have to be model-skinny with muscular abs to appeal to the male population while she's wearing a thong. In fact, many men don't like skinny and buff women. They prefer women who are confident in their own skin.

Have you ever traveled to Hawaii and watched the native Hula dancers? Believe me, they're not skinny, but their dance moves mesmerize everyone in the audience.

Most women and men I've talked to believe that when a woman wears a thong, she's a confident, liberated, sexual, sensual, and exciting person. Why? Because that's the image she projects. So the answer to the question, why do women wear thong panties, is...because they feel sexy!

In Search of the Perfect Bra

Out of antiquity there comes many stories and legends of the old ways. From the back corner of women's bathrooms to Tupperware parties, the legend of the perfect bra has grown over time. Let us investigate whether the perfect bra exists or is just a sad wish of women everywhere.

Let's start with the basic issue of what should the perfect bra incorporate. An underwire? I think not! No poking, thank you. We're going to need lots of support from the bottom up to give our shoulders a break. We'll want full cup support to make sure there is no "wandering" to and fro. The material should be soft and breathable. Of course, the bra should be sexy. It should be adjustable so we can look bigger or smaller than we are. We'll want some solid cleavage and the ability to show some skin.

So, what have we described? It sounds like the ultimate Frankenstein bra. Our perfect bra is basically a sports bra made of velvet that provides full cup support while also somehow creating cleavage. Obviously, this particular design is impossible. It also lets us see why there are so many different styles of bras.

In truth, most women would consider a bra "perfect" if it was comfortable. This means quality material, plenty of support and a quality fit. How hard could it be to put those thre things together? As you and I both know, it is pretty hard. So why is it so hard for bra designers to come up with the perfect bra for us? There are a couple of reasons.

The first issue has to do with our breasts. We have two of them. By all rights, they should be the same size. If yours are, you are exceedingly lucky. Most of us have variations. One might be a bit bigger and have a rounder shape or it might be the exact opposite. How then is a bra designer supposed to come up with a bra that can meet our individual requirements? The only way is by doing a sizing and building a custom bra for each of us. If you have the money, you can get it done. Most of us can't afford that kind of expense.

The second issue has to do with how we change through the month. As you know, your breasts get sensitive around that special time of the month. Well, they also increase in size and often will change shape. Now you know why the bra designers always have migraines!

The simple fact of the matter is our size is a moving target for bra designers. A bra that fits us perfectly on the 5th day of the month may be too small or big on the 20th day. This is why there is not and really cannot be a perfect bra until some technology is developed that can change sizes with our body. Perhaps nanotechnology will do the trick!

Bra, Bust and Knickers! Make Certain You Wear the Best Fitting Lingerie

Just because your underwear is more often than not hidden from sight it does not mean that you can get away with wearing ill fitting and unpresentable garments. These can totally ruin the look and shape of even your most expensive outfits. Investing in a range of different bras and knickers to suit the various necklines and outfits you possess is an absolute essential. A halter-neck, backless, strapless or sports bra should easily cover most eventualities whilst smooth, well-shaped undies that fit properly and streamline your curves will avoid the dreaded VPL (visible panty line). Correctly fitting underwear ensures that both you and your outfits look your best at all times. Good underwear can also help to improve your posture, pull in your waist, flatten your stomach and lift your bust. Equally, by choosing properly fitting knickers your hips and bottom can take on a smoother outline.

Despite repeated reminders to get our bra size measured regularly by a professionally qualified lingerie consultant, at least 70% of women in the UK are still wearing incorrectly sized bras. Any good lingerie store should offer a free fitting service as well as advice on the best underwear for your clothes.

A bra is an important investment since it provides essential support as well as creating the foundation for your outfit. However, there are several situations when a bra might not be working correctly. For example, if it's uncomfortable and you can't wait to take it off when you get home then it's probably the wrong size or maybe the underwire is coming out and digging into your flesh. You may find it is cutting into your breastbone due to the straps being too tight or too small or, alternatively, you may have sore red marks on your shoulders indicating that your bra is not supportive enough. The back of your bra should sit in the middle of your back. If it does not or if it rides up then it is probably too big and your breasts are not being supported correctly.

With today's huge choice, there should be no excuse for not being able to find a cut and fit of knickers that's right for you. There are a few basic styles to invest in to ensure that you always look sleek and smooth without the need for 'going commando'. Always remember to put on flesh-coloured underwear if you are wearing white or more see-through outfits. For really tight-fitting clothes a g-string may be appropriate to avoid VPL and boy-style shorts are excellent in achieving a smooth line under figure hugging skirts.

For further advice on which is the best underwear for you, a visit to your local department store or image consultant is recommended. Alternatively, you could book a full style consultation with an image consultant who is trained in finding the right styles for you.

The Endless Beauty of Lace Lingerie

For many years, lingerie has been a crucial part of many women's wardrobe and is an extremely intimate and sensual piece of clothing. Although lingerie is worn underneath the main garments and not openly displayed, it is given just as much thought and consideration by the women that wear it. Lingerie is produced using a variety of materials including silk and nylon and is available in many styles and sizes and one of the most popular types is lace lingerie, which is preferred by many women for several reasons.

As previously said, lingerie is an intimate garment and as it directly contacts the skin, lace is often a firm favorite as its feels great and produces little or no irritation. Men also enjoy the sensation of lace lingerie and will often choose it when buying their partner a present for a special occasion such as Valentine's Day or a romantic weekend away. This has especially increased since the rise of the Internet as men can now buy it online without the embarrassment of shopping for women's lingerie in the department store.

The different lingerie types include corsets, thongs, panties, and stockings to name but a few and can make a big difference in igniting passion between couples both young and old. With its sensual and sexy feeling, lace lingerie is the perfect way of adding spice to your love life. It is worth noting however, when buying your lingerie it is very important to make sure you use a well known retailer as you want the quality to be right and like most other products, the cheaper the price the lower the quality tends to be.