Undies
I had one of those Click moments last night. It’s like that moment you realize women’s clothes don’t have pockets, but UNDIES.
My SO was showing me the new underwear he’d bought, having a chuckle about the selling points on the tag (‘Arctic Cooling’). When he tried them on he went “Ahh, they’re so comfortable!”
So I decided to try these things on. HOLY SHIT WERE THEY COMFORTABLE. He was right - the special ‘wick away’ material and double lined gusset made things in the southern zone so cool.
I investigated more of his undies, and even the cheapest of mens undies come double lined with extra support. OK, I get this because of different anatomies BUT HOLY COW it clicked with me that men’s underwear is ACTUALLY SCIENTIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR SUPPORT AND COOLNESS.
I proceeded to explain to him how women’s underwear is usually made for the male gaze - small, thin, lacy, silky, PRETTY (basically, rippable, for easy access). Where’s my “scientifically designed” undies? OH YEAH in the uplifting/smoothing/flattering type. In other words, to make you look better, AGAIN.
Why can’t I have scientifically designed undies that absorb my discharge days and deals with thrush? Why can’t I have undies where the elastic doesn’t fray after 2 washes? Why can’t I have undies cut to differing hip and bottom sizes, so it doesn’t cut into my thigh crease or ride up my butt crack or falls down wearing particular pants or skirts?
No no no, silly lady. Your undies aren’t made for you to wear? What are you thinking?! They’re for your man to LOOK AT.
BAH. Super Twat wants cooling, yo.
