Tag: wedgie

  • The Thong Wedgie Myth

    The Thong Wedgie Myth

    In the world of underwear, the “wedgie” is the ultimate deterrent. It is a sensation that seemingly follows every underwear purchase. A lot of people seem to view the thong as a permanent wedgie, a garment designed to be intentionally uncomfortable.

    However, if we look at the practicalities of fabric and motion, we discover a surprising truth: The thong was engineered to be the cure for the wedgie, not the cause of it. To understand why, we have to look at where the myth comes from.

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  • Does a Thong Actually Feel Like a Wedgie?

    Does a Thong Actually Feel Like a Wedgie?

    Short answer, Yes, but also not at all.

    Confusing? Let’s get into it!

    If you ask someone who has never worn a thong why they avoid them, the answer is almost always the same: “I don’t want a permanent wedgie.”

    It is completely understandable; we have all experienced the discomfort of traditional underwear riding up into the bum, and the assumption is that a thong simply “pre-installs” that discomfort. Why would anyone want to have fabric between the cheeks on purpose?

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