I have the thighs of a middle-aged woman with two children and a desk job.  These were by far the best thing I have purchased to wear dresses in the summer. Tight shorts hurt my belly as the day goes on. The chafing sticks are too sticky. I wore these for the first time on a long, busy day. I never had to adjust them once. They stayed in place all day and never budged. The size was spot on - I ordered exactly what my measurement was. The gel strips kept them in place but was not at all tight. Couldn't be happier!