The title, really...
I'm new, and this is the first question that came to mind, lol.
I can't imagine those short shorts many women wear are too comfortable.
Shorts don't need to go past my knees, but they certainly don't need to stop at the very top of my thighs either.
So for me... around knee-length, give or take.
But women's shorts are usually not knee-length.
Not to mention the lack of pockets on them. Sounds like a pain in the ass to have to bring a purse everywhere.