The disclosed embodiments illustrate an item of underwear. The item of underwear includes a body portion worn around a lower torso. The item of underwear further includes a first leg portion, and a second leg portion. A crotch portion is disposed below the body portion. A first aperture is disposed between the crotch portion and the first leg portion. A first menstrual pad bonding surface is disposed on an external surface of the crotch portion adjacent to the first aperture. A second aperture is disposed between the crotch portion and the second leg portion. A second menstrual pad bonding surface is disposed on an external surface of the crotch portion adjacent to the second aperture.
