High-waisted and boy-short cuts are your best bet.

Yes, there are options that won’t give you a wedgie.

The problem with most bikini bottoms is the cut—narrow fabric in the back and a low rise that naturally pulls up. Your body moves, fabric gets pinched, and suddenly you’re fishing for fabric. Not fun.

Full-coverage styles fix this. Look for:

• Boy-short bottoms – These have leg openings that actually go around your thighs, so there’s no fabric to dig in. They look a bit like retro volleyball shorts. Super comfortable.
• High-waisted bottoms – The extra rise keeps everything in place. The fabric covers more real estate, so it’s less likely to shift when you swim or walk.
• Brief-cut or “full seat” – Less style name, more function. Think Lands’ End or Andie. They make bottoms designed to actually stay put.

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