Question:
What do you mean by cramps? I challenge all you ladies who think hose is uncomfortable, to wear boxers or Y fronts, with wool or cotton socks for a month or two, then wear wear hosiery for the same period of time. I would guarantee you would notice a difference in comfort - all men's stuff is so much more uncomfortable, and in fatigue, as hose sort of massages your legs and gives them support, that otherwise would lead to aching limbs and varicose veins. (If a bloke went to his GP and said he had aching legs and varicose veins, the GP would prescribe support hosiery)

Answer: I don't know where you or your GF buy pantyhose, but most pantyhose do not prevent varicose veins nor do they massage your legs. Personally, I'd much rather wear pants everyday than wear ugly support hose. I don't know about the rest of you, I only wear pantyhose when I am also wearing high heels and that is not comfortable at all. Stuart, I challenge you to wear an underwire bra every day, with or without shoes with 2 inch+ heels for a month and you can report back to me if you still think women's clothing is comfortable.