The Very Best Women’s Underwear No brief left behind.

The best women’s underwear, be it a bikini or a boyshort, feels like going commando instead. I should know: I have seen my fair share of wedgies and visible panty lines in my time as The Strategist’s resident underwear expert. But in trying all sorts of styles while making this guide, I found excellent everyday briefs, actually comfortable thongs, and everything in between. I also collected recommendations from lingerie connoisseurs, fellow Strategist staffers, and models to make sure no panty was left behind. And if you’re looking to upgrade your other unmentionables, I’ve got you covered with guides to the best bras, the best wireless bras for large breasts, and the best lingerie.

Best period underwear: Period The High-Waisted Underwear

If you’ve been thinking of trying out period underwear, Phenomenal CEO Meena Harris recommends Period. Harris was initially a skeptic, but after two consecutive pregnancies, she found these panties at a time when she “was extremely over having a period and having to deal with tampons,” she says. This high-waisted style is her favorite because, “as a mom, I choose high-waisted for everything,” Harris says. Bryn Taylor, founder of Ouisa, is another fan, specifically of the lighter version, as “they’re not bulky like a pad” but absorb like one. The light can hold up to six tampons’ worth of blood, while the Harris-approved heavy one can hold eight to ten.