To start off - let me define a pair of granny panties: underwear that is typically not cute and comes in a pack at the Dollar General. I love a pair of sexy undies as much as the next girl but there is a special place in my heart for granny panties. Here are all the reasons granny panties will always trump sexy undies.

1. Comfort

Need I really say more? Sexy underwear looks great and all, but can you wear them for an ENTIRE day without them riding up your butt crack? I think not. Granny panties possess some type of magical power that prevents them from ever riding up and giving you a wedgie.

2. They are so much more inexpensive

At Victoria’s Secret, you can get 5 pairs for $27.50. But there is no limit to the amazing deals you can find on granny panties. One time I found a pack of 10 PAIRS OF PANTIES for $2.50. $2.50!! That’s 10 pairs for less than the cost of one pair of panties from Victoria’s Secret.

3. They’re made out of cotton

Let’s be honest, our vaginas are the perfect place for bacteria. And what does that mean? Yeast infections galore. Now, provided you have decent hygiene and wash daily, you probably don’t encounter these health issues frequently. But even with good hygiene can still develop a yeast infection. Cotton works to absorb the sweat and moisture in your crotch ultimately helping to combat these infections. Not to mention cotton is so much comfier than lace!

4. They also combat UTIs

Thongs rub all up and down your area down there which increases the spread of bacteria. What causes UTIs? Bacteria. Granny panties are literally one big piece of fabric that mitigate the chances of you developing a UTI.

5. They’re a necessity

Do you really have a need for 30+ pairs of sexy underwear? Unless you’re going on 3 or more dates every night, I don’t think so. Granny panties, however, are perfect to have on hand. You need several for any type of occasion: extra pairs for a weekend trip when you’re behind on laundry, when you’re on your period when you simply don’t feel like putting the effort forward.

6. Period leaks are no big deal

We’ve all been there. Our period comes a day too soon, our pad doesn’t protect us well enough, we think our period is over and then BAM you start spotting. Whatever the case may be, period leaks happen. When you’re wearing granny panties you don’t have to worry because it’s not like you’re destroying a beautiful piece of underwear.

7. You never have to worry about losing them

Let’s face it. The washing machine is this big black hole where socks, underwear, and bras go to vanish. With granny panties, you never worry about losing them because if you do you can go buy another 10 pack for five dollars. It’s not a huge loss if you lose a pair in the washer.

8. Can you truthfully say you ENJOY wearing a thong?

If you can, kudos to you! But for me, and 95% of the female population, thongs are a pain in the ass...literally. You never have to worry about the discomfort that is thongs again provided you wear granny panties.

9. “But what about panty lines?” NOT TO WORRY! WE HAVE THE TECHNOLOGY!

Surprise, surprise there are actually granny panties that don't show panty lines under tight clothing. Don’t ask me how I don’t know how it works. All I know is that you can enjoy the comfort of a nice pair of panties without having to worry about if people can see your underwear.

10. You can wear any color clothing

Granny panties don’t come in neon or even bright colors. They may, but I haven’t seen them. They come in a whopping array of black, nude, and white (sometimes pastel colors like blue or pink if you know where to shop). This means that you can wear your lightest, most pristine skirt and not worry about if people can see your underwear color.

11. Granny panties have come a long way

While they still make the kinds you see in old movies, they also now have cute designs and lacy features outside of the fabric. Go out and buy a pair of granny panties!