How to Buy a Thong

Thongs are fabulous for women who want to avoid the embarrassment of a visible panty line, especially if you buy a thong in a seamless fabric. In addition if you get a thong that fits well, you won't be uncomfortable in these panties.

Instructions

1. Decide what kind of thong you want. There are G-strings, T-strings and V-strings and hybrids between thongs and other panties such as tangas and Thongboys. Each offers different kinds of coverage. G-strings are going to be the skimpiest, and the less likely to create a visible panty line. They will also be the most uncomfortable. Thongboys cover the most area, but may create a visible panty line. If this is you first thong purchase, try an in-between thong such as tanga or a Thongboy. If you're a thong veteran, a G-string may be for you.

2. Think about what kind of bottoms you wear. If you wear low rise pants and skirts, you will need to buy low-rise thongs to prevent your thong from sticking out of your pants.

3. Consider trying on your thongs on before buying (see the sales associate about the best way to do this). This can prevent any discomfort from the thong and you can make sure this kind of panty is right for you.

4. Buy one thong to try for it out for an entire day before deciding whether or not to buy many thongs. You may find wearing a thong all day to be very uncomfortable for you, or you may find it's not as bad as you think.

5. Shop around for thongs. Thongs are very standard and can be found not only at lingerie stores such as Victoria's Secret and Frederick's of Hollywood but also department stores such as Macy's, Nordstrom and JC Penny's. Each store will have different kinds of thongs, and different sizing and fabric options.

Tips & Warnings

• As you choose your thongs try not to get too caught up in the sizes. Thongs have to fit right to be comfortable and this may mean going up a size or two from what you would normally wear.

• Thongs may increase your chances of getting a yeast infection.

• Thongs may be uncomfortable for you if your day is very active or you are a plus-sized woman.

• The more embellished your thong is, the more uncomfortable it may be.

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish
• You can buy thongs at Victoria's Secret.