GREAT news for millions of women – big pants are back!

Skimpy underwear - and that instrument of torture the thong - are reported to be falling out of favour with shoppers opting for bigger, comfier pants.

It’s not just Bridget Jones who likes substantial underwear. Many women feel unnecessarily pressured to wear uncomfortable undies to be fashion-conscious and sexy.

Big knickers may be passion-killers for some men but disgruntled and miserable females are far greater enemies of romance.

This trend may also influence men’s Christmas gift choices. But, really, sexy undies were never a treat for her anyway, were they?