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Wearing the wrong pair of panties can ruin a great workout.

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During my trial, I learned a lot about underwear shapes and sizes.

I even discovered that there is an entire category that just doesn’t work for my behindboy shorts.

In the end, I came out with five options that look good and feel great.

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These undergarments stayed put during squats, stretching, and even cycling.

And in the end, what every woman really wants isunderwearshe doesn’t have to think about, right?

Even when I started to sweat in not-so-great places, I was able to keep my cool.

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The lightweight fabric makes it feel like you’re not wearing anything at all.

Bonus: I didn’t have to worry about visible panty lines.

Whenever I can find an option that’s pretty yet comfortable, it’s a plus.

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This brand has created the perfect nude underwear for every complexion, so when you squat nothing is revealed.

Cozy panties don’t have to be boring, and this option is proof.

This sporty design is like a brief plus a thong.

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The back has wider coverage at the top and tapers off into a barely-there silhouette at the bottom.

It allowed me to bend and twist my body during yoga without any awkward irritation.

The moderate coverage was just what I needed for a cycling class.

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Bonus: It didn’t ride up once.

And that’s a rare find in such a lacey fabric.

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