In geometry, a secant is a line that intersects a curve at a minimum of two distinct points. How does this apply to a pair of shorts though?

Honestly there's probably a reason within the anatomically-informed pattern of the construction but life's too short to spend the time analysing exactly where the reference point is. Instead let's just appreciate this revised version of a Veilance short that's water-repellent, breathable and effortlessly comfortable.