Reviews are only helpful if they give you all the details you want. Here goes:
ME: 42 years old, 2 kids, 5'2", 185lbs, very curvy, pant size 12-14
REASON FOR PURCHASING: Everyday wear to keep feeling dry because I always get damp to wet down there and it's not comfortable or healthy. I don't like wearing panty liners as they shift through the day, need to get changed, just simply inconvenient, but that's been my solution until now. TMI, but not always sure if we're dealing with sweat, leakage, or both. At the end of the day, wet is wet.
THE REVIEW - SIZE: I purchased these because they seemed affordable compared to other brands and had decent reviews. I'm glad I read the reviews because I did size up and order an XL. They fit perfectly. There's no way the L (which I normally would have purchased) would have fit. Leg holes are smaller, so if you have hips/thighs like me, you'll need to really be careful with sizing. That said, I wonder if even one size larger would also fit because there's good stretch. Since I don't intend to use these as period underwear, a super snug fit isn't concerning aside from just wanting my undies to fit well. I am going to purchase other styles and may purchase both the XL and XXL just to see if there's a big difference.
THE REVIEW - MATERIAL: Soft and comfortable. Feels like a thicker microfiber or brushed microfiber. Good stretch and soft lace.
THE REVIEW - DO THEY WORK: YES! YES! YES! Can you tell I'm very happy with these?? They do work, I felt comfortable wearing all day long. They are definitely damp-ish at the end of the day but that's to be expected and they aren't wet, smelly or uncomfortable, nor did any wetness get to my pants. Pants had a little dampness at the end of the day, but for me that's the norm unfortunately. I don't think I need to go with the absorbent style because it's not for real flow, but this is also something I might order a pair of to give a try and see. I was really concerned that any undies like this would feel thick and uncomfortable, but not the case.
OVERALL, I'M VERY HAPPY WITH HOW THESE PERFORMED. THEY WERE EXACTLY AS I'D OPTIMISTICALLY HOPED THEY'D BE.
Additionally, I wanted to let you know about my GOOD EXPERIENCE with customer service. I purchased a 3-pack and one item had a flaw. I emailed with a note and photos and within a couple of days they sent me a replacement. So easy. And although I was already planning to purchase again because I like the product, the service made me want to do so even more.
I am not traditionally one to review my purchases even though I often rely on reviews (working on it), but I think this one warranted my effort and given the good customer service I wanted to share. I hope this helps anyone on the fence. Go ahead and order the three-pack. It's a better deal and I think you'll be glad to have more than one pair of these.
