Jul 19, 2002/ FW/ --- Once thought of as risqué, thongs are now a fashion must and the panties of choice for today's style-conscious, trend-setting woman.

But, let's face it -- even the most stylish woman still keeps a pair or two of her not so favorite panties. These are panties that she keeps hidden away in a drawer for use only during "that time of the month" because traditional maxi pads do not fit in many of the newer, more stylish panties.

Replacing her favorite thong lingerie with those "undesirable panties" causes her to make clothing compromises and temporarily disrupts her style.

Good news ladies! It's time to say "bye bye" to those bulging bloomers and hello to shapely style every day of the month with the introduction of the FIRST and ONLY thong maxi pad -- STAYFREE® Thong Maxi.

No more hiding those puffy panties underneath baggy clothes, no more clothing compromises -- now your feminine protection can fit your style.

The new STAYFREE® Thong Maxi features a patent-pending design that combines function with fashion:

• Uniquely shaped to fit a range of thong style panties
• Utilizes the STAYFREE® exclusive Anti-Leak Core to provide the same leakage protection found in STAYFREE® regular maxi
• Two sets of wings (center and back) means no slip-sliding away
• Cottony-soft cover that protects, yet never feels or looks bulky

Now, STAYFREE® has written fashion's new rules for feminine protection:

• Thongs are in, panty lines are out!
• Thongs are now functional and fashionable!
• Women who prefer pads can now choose their maxi to fit their panty (and toss out those undesirable panties!)

STAYFREE® Thong Maxi with Wings will be available at drugstores, food and mass merchandisers nationwide beginning June 2002. Suggested retail price is $3.29 for 16 pads.