Shibue Couture’s Jenny dropped in and pointed out the reason for my disappointment in the fabled strapless G-string. What I conceded at the end of the review was correct, that “Now, maybe I did something totally wrong …or I just fail at using strapless G-strings” – Turns out I did wrong. I fail at using strapless G-strings. Her words, unedited:

Hi!
I am thrilled that you tried them and you tried to make it through a 24 hour day.
However, if you had read the instructions thoroughly you would have noted that the wear time is expected to be no more than 6 hours, but as you experienced it can be much, much longer.
Under suggestions on the box it specifically states that if you remove the adhesive then a NEW one must be applied. When going to the bathroom, we suggest pulling it to one side and if you detach it then reapply a new adhesive. Once an adhesive has been used it cannot be used again. Also… you do not wash the adhesives, that would be crazy! The old adhesive gets removed (as it says on the box) you wash the panties… like your normal lingerie (I throw mine in the wash too!) and when you are ready to wear them again then you put on a new adhesive. It really isn’t as difficult as you made it.
Trust me, had you followed the directions & suggestions you would have made it through your dance class too! I just finished mine and I did wear a mini dress and never have I had the string fall between my leg.
I would suggest that you try them out again and reread the instructions. If you have ever tried the NuBra, it is the same theory really….they are truly comfortable as you noted and you do forget that you have them on when applied properly.
I really appreciate you taking the time for the review and hope that you give it another try.
All the best!
Jenny

So I’m glad Jenny got to the root of my problem of the strapless. Like I had mentioned in the review itself, I would recommend these strips of fabric panties for girls who have six-hour engagements in wardrobe choices that don’t allow for much forgiveness in the pantyline area. But still, of the current, lacy models, I don’t like the bulk that the panties add to the front of anything that might be skintight. Shibue Couture is working on a cotton model, to my knowledge, that might be better for tighter pants, but I still probably won’t go for it for a normal basis. And I’ll tell you why:

I do not believe that underwear should come with instruction manuals.