What is a thong?

For some people, thongs are the most comfortable and versatile thing that looks beautiful with any clothing, be it transparent or tight-fitting. Other women cannot stand such underwear and turn to it only in extreme cases. The simultaneous existence of such diametrically opposed opinions has many explanations. Among them: the inability to choose the right panties of this style, the features of the model, ignorance of the basic rules of wearing and inflated expectations.

What kind of panties are thongs?

These panties belong to the categories of erotic and fantasy underwear. Some of them are more suitable for everyday use and wearing during sports, others are completely non-functional and are appropriate only in the bedroom. In addition, beach thongs are available.

Important! This style of underwear is good because it provides an even tan and allows you to avoid white, untanned marks.

The history of their appearance

There are several versions of the origin of the style. One of them says that the model that preceded the current thong was originally the property of the men's wardrobe. Moreover, information sources do not agree on where exactly such panties first began to be worn. Some call the tribes savages, others refer to the Japanese and their traditional men's swimming trunks made of thick twisted ropes.

The second version of the origin is associated with the captain of a seaworthy vessel. Apparently, in the 19th century this historical figure visited Greenland. Local women, according to legend, charmed the navigator by wearing a special type of fur panties. The shape of the underwear resembled modern thongs.

There are also rumors that Initially, this model was the calling card of women of easy virtue and strippers. According to this legend, the mayor of New York (some sources indicate a US congressional senator) in 1939 of the 20th century issued a decree according to which dancers and hostesses working in establishments for men were prohibited from serving clients in the common lobby of the establishment in the nude. This law inspired girls to transform classic underwear. As a result of their creativity, Strigi were born.

The story has a continuation. If you believe the storytellers, in the second half of the last century, one designer specializing in women’s panties, while on vacation, noted the attractiveness of the “uniform” of strippers. Realizing the prospects of developing a direction that had not previously been presented on the market, he dared to dress his models in thongs at a major show. His bravery paid off. Women liked the new style of swimming trunks.

Features of underwear

The name itself contains the key feature of the model: it is sewn from ropes, only from them or from them and small triangular pieces of fabric. The gusset is either very small or completely absent, which negatively affects the ability to maintain hygiene. This moment, perhaps, “inspires” opponents of thongs the most.

In addition, the panties in question are characterized by a low or very low rise. However, almost every underwear manufacturer has thongs with a regular fit line. The T-model usually appears in this form. At the same time, you should not delude yourself and pull such underwear even higher. This is fraught with microtraumas of the skin and mucous membranes.

The third key feature: everyday options are often made from only synthetics. The choice is explained by the excellent stretchability of artificial materials.

Types of thongs

1. G-string. One of the most closed versions of panties of this style. In front there is a triangular piece of fabric, gradually tapering towards the crotch and turning into a gusset (very small). A thin strip extends upward from it and lies between the buttocks. At the top, the ribbon expands and ends in a new triangle, which is much smaller in size than the front one. These panties are held on the body due to a tight fit to the body and with the help of side elastic ropes.
2. V-thong. Average closeness. It differs from the previous version in that the rear triangle is even smaller and made of transparent material. Instead, there may be an openwork insert. For example, a butterfly.
3. T-string. There is a triangle in front, and thin ropes extend from it on the sides and below. At the back they meet and join above the buttocks. There is neither a thickening nor a second triangle at the junction. This model can be transformed with a very low rise, 2 side laces on each side or a moving central rope. In the latter option, the side ropes are actually one solid piece. The rope extending down from it is not sewn. It can be moved left or right.
4. T-front. The model is similar to the T-string, but the front triangle is missing. Instead there is a rope. Pearls can be strung on it. They act not only as a decorative or erotic element that helps to seduce, but also work like stimulators of hypersensitive cells of the female perineum.
5. C-thong. The smallest model, designed specifically for the vaginal dress. The side part is completely absent, the back part is only partially present. From the traditional version of the swimming trunks, only the front triangle and gusset have been preserved. The C-string is held in place not by its tight fit or by the side ropes. The panties have a fairly rigid shape (they are nothing more than a formed piece of wire covered with fabric) imitate the curves of female genitals. The thing literally sits on the crotch and does not fall off due to its shape and silicone devices.

Which thong to choose?

Before purchasing, pay attention to the composition. Ideally, all underwear for daily wear should be made from natural fabrics with a small addition of artificial materials. The latter are needed for elasticity. If the side strings do not have good stretch, the thong will dig in and fit poorly on the body.It is not necessary to make such demands for fantasy erotic lingerie, provided that you wear them only as a seductive element and exclusively for a few hours.

Important! Even for synthetic panties, the gusset should be made of cotton or other material of natural origin.

How to wear them correctly?

The uniqueness of the model lies in the fact that even Thongs that are correctly selected in size and style will cause discomfort when used for the first time. This feeling is similar to what you get when wearing flip-flops. The skin between the fingers is simply not ready for contact with the bridge. She had never come into contact with such a detail before.

Gradually the skin get used to constant proximity to fabric. Once this happens, the panties stop causing discomfort. On the contrary, you get the feeling that the underwear you are wearing at the moment has no analogues in terms of comfort. However, such a feeling develops only if the woman has learned to choose and wear thongs.

Recommendations and notes for use:

• normal wear is possible only with the correct selection of size and fit line;
• do not wear tight underwear, it is very harmful and looks ugly;
• do not pull it high, do not try to raise the fit due to this;
• for sports it is worth choosing a different model;
• thongs are not suitable for daily use;
• you need to alternate these panties with more classic-style models;
• change your thong after 6-8 hours of wearing.

Important! Some people strongly recommend replacing this model of swimming trunks with other types of panties before going to bed. However, sometimes this step is unnecessary. For example, the measure is excessive if hygiene rules are observed.

How are they different from bikinis, thongs and other models?

The closest thing to a thong is a thong, but the latter option is more covered. Its side straps are much wider. Also thongs are quite often confused with devan-darier, but the second panties have a very narrow and very low front part. Often it looks like an inverted triangle: there is an acute angle at the top, which widens slightly towards the perineum.

Thongs don't look like a classic bikini at all., but at the same time there is a hybrid of them. It's called a thong bikini. This model is characterized by a very low rise (a typical bikini feature) and a small rear triangle. The last piece in size and shape occupies an intermediate position between a bikini and a thong.

Is it harmful to wear these panties?

Tight and small thongs definitely not useful. We are not talking about miniature models, but about things that are incorrectly sized. Such an object excessively compresses and rubs, irritates the mucous membrane and can lead to microtrauma.

Such wounds themselves are not dangerous; in a healthy woman they heal quickly. However, their presence significantly weakens the body’s defense system: Bacteria and infections easily penetrate through them. For example, papilloma virus. If the girl was already infected with HPV by this time, then due to a violation of the integrity of the perineum, self-infection occurs - the disease spreads and attacks healthy tissue. A repeated scenario significantly increases the likelihood of developing cervical cancer (provided that the papilloma virus was initially of the oncogenic type).

The second source of danger is loose landing. If regular panties always fit the same way, then when putting on a thong, they can easily move a little forward or backward. Because of this, the part of the underwear covering the rear hole is able to get closer to the vagina. This, in turn, is fraught with an imbalance of microflora and the development of a bacterial infection.

However, short wearing of this underwear, combined with compliance with hygiene rules, practically eliminates the second source of danger. Choose thongs of the right size, give preference to elastic panties made from natural materials, promptly change them to clean ones, wash yourself 2 times a day and nothing will threaten your women’s health.

Who shouldn't wear them?

When discussing thongs, girls often confuse cause and effect. In fact Normally selected panties of this model cannot cause hemorrhoids, but they can aggravate it: It will quickly move from the initial stage to the severe stage. Therefore, such underwear should not be used by those who have a tendency to dilate hemorrhoidal veins. Moreover, it should not be used during the treatment of cones or after their surgical removal.

Girls who have warts or papillomas on the genitals. Underwear that is close to the growth can damage its integrity. Formations formed due to the penetration of HPV into the body pose even greater risks.

When infected with parasites Also, don't use panties like this. Exactly like with thrush. Temporary exception: menstruation, poisoning. On such days, underwear should provide a high level of hygiene. Thongs do not meet this requirement.

There are doubts about the advisability of using this thing for diseases of the bladder and kidneys, as well as for some physiological female characteristics that are not considered a pathology.For example, such a model will definitely be out of place with a mild type of incontinence or with intense daily vaginal discharge, heralding the onset of menstruation.