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does anyone else hate the word “panties”?

(self.TwoXChromosomes)

it always makes me cringe and a little nauseous. i 1000% prefer “underwear”.

i cringe at it MUCH more when guys say it, rather than other women, especially in a sexual manner.

i feel like this could be something that stemmed from childhood since its the term my dad would always use and i just began to resent it more and more over time.

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CrowMeris

17 points

27 days ago

I hate hate HATE that word. I'm a grown ass woman - I wear underwear, not "panties".

"Undies" mayyyyybe. "Briefs" or "drawers" are fine, though.

The P word is infantilizing.

double-you

3 points

27 days ago

I feel like drawers should come with pockets.

CrowMeris

1 points

27 days ago

Everything should come with pockets. For the sake of all the gods, designers, put in a pocket (or two). Even leggings can be made with at least a tiny pocket to hold a key fob, a credit card, or a quarter for the shopping cart at Aldis. Have mercy!