Breathable material feels soft on skin and kind to all the areas of the lady region. No irritation. No too thick, hot or bulky under skirts and dresses. I have even worn them under leggings and yoga pants to eliminate panty line, though the bottom of the leg is not completely unnoticeable, then. I do lounge in them, but I'm still treating them as underwear. They feel substantial enough to wear as shorts, but I haven't asked my husband how see through they are. I've mirror checked and they seem sSee full review