Buttless briefs don’t exactly scream “comfort,” but these days, it’s not hard to stack your top drawer with thongs that don’t feel like an Hervé Léger dress for your derrière. It’s been over 20 years since Sisqó had us freeing the cheeks; thongs are back on the runway , and there have been some serious advances in the underpants department that will leave your butt unbothered.
Go ahead and treat yourself to the 15 best thongs (the vast majority with cotton gussets), as curated by the Cut Shop team and friends.
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Updated October 28, 2025: Updated prices and checked stock for all products.
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