The Latest in Lingerie: Glow-in-the-Dark Underwear

Last week, I was introduced to Cosabella’s new line of glow-in-the-dark lingerie. This was thrilling news to me because not only do I love lingerie but also because I especially love anything that’s just a little bit over the top. I think underwear that glows in the dark constitutes as over the top, don’t you?

I was so excited to test drive my new technologically-advanced undies that the moment I got home, I stripped down, turned off all the lights, and stood in front of my mirror for the grand reveal.

Nothing.

Lights on, lights off. Lights back on. Light off again—still nothing. I slipped out of my non-glowing lace, defeated. The next day, I e-mailed Cosabella to tell them that as beautiful as the set was, it didn’t achieve its desired effect. The response: “Well, how long did you charge it?” Yikes! I hadn’t charged it at all. Therein lies the secret: You have to charge these undies. Of course. I never read instructions and I knew it would eventually bite me in the ass (and in a thong, doubly hard!).

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Charge it! So that was what those pesky tags said before I tossed them into the trash. Okay, round two. That night, I went home equipped with a newfound understanding of how the magical undies work. Put them under a light for 10 minutes to charge, et voilà: A rave in your pants. Literally. I stared at myself in the mirror with no lights on for approximately a full hour. It was arguably the most fun I’ve ever had.

As a single and celibate girl, no other human person has seen them on me. (I don’t think the weird sexts I sent to my friends count.) But don’t let the fact that I haven’t fully road tested the product deter you. Alone, or with someone, glow-in-the-dark lingerie is one of those things you have to try at least once. All adventurous women are doing it.

Shop the Glow Collection at Cosabella.com.