They make thong style pads now. Just not the wing kind.
Anyway...
I divide my thong panties into different styles.
The kind that is in the picture labled "thong" is what I call a "T back" for what I hope is obvious reasons.
They are heavier and thicker, like bikini bottoms. (swimsuit)
Then there are different styles, with different coverage of front and back.
What I call "G strings" are the absolute barest style, very thin, and fragile looking, (for the "will it or won't it stay" effect) and are often... well, decorated.
I have some with sequins. even one with rhinestones and such. They are for show and effect.

This is just me labeling things again.

"Pantiless most of the time during Carnival anyway...."

(Really!!!)

Wicked Wanda

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