I'm just going to come right out and say it: it's time to talk about cameltoes. We've all been there at one point or another— we slip on our favourite pair of workout leggings [1] and running shoes [2], only to look in the mirror and see that we can see much more than we bargained for. Namely, the outline of our labia majora [3]. While some of us may have no problem with the idea of showing a little extra, others might not feel so comfortable. I am firmly stationed in the latter camp, which is why when I first heard about Jiv Athletic's Cameltoe Proof High Rise Thong [4] (£32), I knew I had to get my hands on a pair immediately.

Like most good things in my life, I discovered the existence of cameltoe-proof underwear while scrolling through my TikTok feed late one night. After seeing one video where a woman was praising how amazing the thongs were, I started seeing more and more videos of women calling out Jiv Athletics for their amazing underwear. (Thank you, TikTok algorithm.) While I eagerly awaited the arrival of my own pair, I decided to read up on what made this underwear so different from everything else I had tried in the past.

These underwear are made with recycled fabrics and environmentally friendly dyes. They're also made from 82/18% recycled micro-polyester spandex, and they have an anti-microbial cotton gusset as well as a moisture-wicking outer shell and breathable cotton liner, which helps promote airflow *down there*. However, the real magic is in the 3D knitted moulded spacer fabric, which provides an extra layer of coverage that makes cameltoes a thing of the past.

After receiving them in the mail, I washed them in a delicates bag, hung them to dry, and patiently waited for my turn to finally be free of my dreaded cameltoe. The first time I wore them I decided to try them on with a pair of leggings I purchased a few months ago. In all honesty, I hadn't worn my leggings even once since I purchased them, because no matter how many different pairs of underwear I tried on with them, I was always left with bunching in the crotch area. (I run into this issue a lot with leggings that have a seam down the centre.)

After I put on my new panties, I immediately noticed how lightweight the fabric was. It honestly felt like butter, and I loved the fact that they were seamless, so I wouldn't run into any issues with panty lines. The underwear is also tag-less, which already made them more comfortable than half of the options in my panty drawer. I wore them all day, and with the exception of when I had to use the restroom, I honestly forgot I was wearing underwear at all– they were that comfortable. And as for my cameltoe? I'll spare you the before photo, but let's just say I would not be wearing these leggings without the assistance of my new favourite underwear.

While I don't think I'll reach for this underwear for everyday use, they are absolutely the underwear I'll reach for any time I'm wearing tight-fitting clothing, especially workout shorts or leggings. I'm excited to know that I can purchase any leggings without needing to worry about bunching, readjusting, or feeling self-conscious. If you're like me, and have been searching for the answer to your cameltoe woes, grab a pair while you still can!