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    What Should You Wear Under Leggings?

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    Woman wearing pink mandala print leggings; busy prints conceal panty lines
    Whether you call them leggings, yoga pants, stretch pants, tights or whatever, these comfy garments that used to be worn specifically in the gym or at yoga classes only a few decades ago, are now becoming a national obsession.

    As people started to wear leggings everywhere from yoga to the coffee bar, for running errands, a question emerged: what should you wear under leggings, anyway? Standard underwear? Some yoga pants thong?

    Obviously, wearing black or colorful underwear will show through your leggings, so that’s why you should make them the same color. Nude underwear, on the other hand, blends into your skin tone, effectively making them invisible.

    Many avoid underwear that causes visible panty lines and opt for thongs instead. However, it can lead to comfort issues, so that’s why going commando under your leggings is one of the most suitable options (this is for those who prefer to wash their leggings after each yoga class).
    Seamless bikini panties in nude color seem to be favorite among the yoga enthusiast because they're comfy without showing any lines . . .
     

    1. Camouflage with a Busier Print

    The busier the print of your leggings or any other form-fitting outfit, the better it will camouflage your VPL and hide your panty lines.
    Choose moisture-wicking and breathable fabrics that are great at transporting the moisture away from your skin. Even though cotton does breathe, it is more suitable for all-day wear as it may not be able to keep up when you get sweaty.

    Pink Mandala Leggings available at GearBunch

     

    2. Breathable Thong with Moisture-Wicking Fabric

    For freedom of movement wear a thong made from breathable mesh fabric. That’s the best way to avoid panty lines. Exercise can increase irritation from your underwear, so choose smooth fabrics rather than lace and avoid designs that have trim as it can cause irritation and rubbing in your crotch.

     

    3. For More Comfort, Try Boyshorts

    The ideal boyshorts go right under the curve of the butt cheek instead of cutting across it; they should feel soft, stretchy, and extra comfortable (just like your leggings). Preferably seamless, and not too tight, but you can also play with a little lace to make the lines less abrupt. 

     

    4. Laser-cut Underwear is Ideal

    With no panty lines at all, laser cut underwear will look nice and smooth under your leggings. These panties are usually made from super-thin fabrics and moisture-wicking technology. Just note that once your laser-cut panties begin to crease, roll, or fray around the edges, that is a clear sign that you should replace them. 

    Skeleton Sugar Skull Leggings available at Gear Bunch

     

    5. Shapewear - The Secret Weapon

    We all need a little boost of the confidence from time to time. Shapewear can make the whole workout experience more awesome, and also it’s the best for those moments when you have to go somewhere else before or after your gym session.

    Don’t do this very often though, especially if you exercise Pilates or yoga, because those are the moments when you need to be able to breathe freely and your instructor should be able to accurately see if you are doing things right.

     

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    Seadog
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    Tights are SO Freeken comfortable i wish i could wear them all day every day. But unfortunately, one area where sexism is alive and well is the notion that men MUST disguise, hide, and otherwise not wear anything that reveals bulges from penises and testicles. I suspect some of this may be self imposed by members of maledom as we would feel judged as acceptable if our bits and bobs were not up to size. Anyway, I have become perfectly at ease with my body through the many years of swimming in speedo style briefs. No where to hide or pretend there! I recently started taking dance lessons, and am “over” the initial wave of self consciousness that follows from wearing tights over a dance belt. My recent discovery is how comfortable it is to wear underwear that supports my penis and testicles AND holds them up and out of the way of my legs. Waking, dancing, sitting, all are so much more comfortable than having loose fleshy masses cajoling around in the crotch area throughout the day.

    So, that is all by way of background. When i wear tights or leggings i follow a few simple rules: The underwear must be a thong design; no underwear liens permitted. If i am dancing, a dance belt is absolutely required. Think of a woman going running without a bra. Uncomfortable for her and unsightly for others. If i am just wearing tights around the house (or venturing out) then either a dance belt or thong underwear. In these situations, i like wearing plain thongs because thongs are thinner material than dance belts and so the dreaded bulge does not appear as prominent. Dance belts are padded for protection, so the bulge is usually a bit more featured when wearing a dance belt compared to a basic thong. Finally, my choice of thongs may at first seem odd, but after you think about it and experiment for yourself, you may have the same, or different,outcomes. I try to minimize the appearance of my protruding bulge, and to do this i am most comfortable wearing a proper fitting thong with the minimal amount of stretch cotton pouch material. The best equipment i have found for this is thongs offered for sale on the women’s side of the aisle. Stretch material provides a good fit and keeps my body parts close and secure without making a public show of things. And, since almost no one admits to paying any attention to male crotches, then whatever you do doesn’t really matter anyway cuz no one will notice!

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    Rodney Orr
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    So what is the best thing to wear under your leggings???? I got only this out of it, you have to wear another pair of leggings!!!!!

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