When it comes to a woman's undergarments, there is often a natural conflict between comfort and sensuality. Although many brands have claimed to incorporate both, few seem to have actually made the grade.

When picking panties, we tend to go in one of two directions. The first is to go for something sexy. The second is to go for something comfortable and practical. Oddly, the two are rarely put together in most bottoms.

Just like any fashionable thing, bottoms come in a wide variety of looks and styles. Most of us tend to mentally think of this as the skimpy, skimpy solution or the big, baggy fit. In truth, there are a lot of different possibilities you can go with to come up with the perfect look.

The basic brief has to be our starting point. This is the staple for most women when it comes to the daily routine of life. The brief is usually a full support fit around the hips, pelvic bone and rear. It is very practical and comfortable, but not all that sexy.

The second foundation pillar in the bottoms arsenal is the bikini bottom. No, not the bathing suit. We are talking about a bottom that is more delicate, yet very comfortable. It can be modified to be sexier by going with string over hip versions.

A step up on the intimate scale from the full brief is the French cut. This is a comfortable brief that has a high leg cut allowing for shorts and skirts, but lots of upper support. Not quite a bikini look, but definitely headed in that direction.

The boy short is a very comfortable bottom for women. This style is very similar to biking pants, except with a snugger fit, no padding and much shorter leggings. With their low waist cuts, they go well with skirts and low cut pants.

When it comes to conveying a sexy look, the thong simply can't be beat. Men go nuts for them. Comfort, however, is an issue. Some women have no problem wearing them while others find the bunched up feeling a bit too much.

Panties may seem a minor thing when it comes to outfits, but they can make a big difference. From horrific panty lines to dark colors showing through light colored pants, we've all seen mistakes made. Don't be one of the unlucky who has the same problems.