If your underwear constantly rides up, it’s not you — it’s the cut.

This is especially common on curvier bodies.

What’s actually happening

Short underwear (like slips or briefs) often:

• sit too high on the inner thigh

• move when you walk

• create friction

Which leads to constant adjusting.

Why longer cuts work better

Longer styles (like boxer briefs):

• stay in place better

• reduce skin-on-skin friction

• move with your body instead of against it

That’s why so many people end up switching — even if they didn’t plan to.

A lot of underwear is still designed with a very specific body type in mind.

So if your proportions don’t match that exactly, the fit feels off.

What to look for instead

• A slightly longer leg

• Fabric that stretches but doesn’t lose shape

• A waistband that doesn’t dig in or roll

Comfort isn’t about getting used to something uncomfortable.

It’s about wearing something that actually fits how your body moves.