Dresses and skirts: thighs sore from rubbing together

Illona88
Illona88 Posts: 903 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Obviously a question for the women:

What do you do to keep your thighs from getting all red and sore when they rub together while wearing a dress or skirt?
It's starting to get quite painful, but it's way too warm to put on anything else.
I just keep putting bodylotion on, but that's only helping so much.
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  • BonnieandClyde29
    BonnieandClyde29 Posts: 1,026 Member
    deodorant actually works wonders!!! i do that if i'm going to be walking around in shorts all day or at a theme park in the heat (FL), totally works!!! Obviously use the clear gel though lol
  • Xoe4
    Xoe4 Posts: 38 Member
    Lanacane I believe makes an anti chafing gel. Talcum powder (baby powder) works as well I find.
  • Nicolee_2014
    Nicolee_2014 Posts: 1,572 Member
    We have Curash here in Australia, not sure if you have it there.
  • annakow
    annakow Posts: 385 Member
    I wear yoga shorts under my dresses
  • platyguin
    platyguin Posts: 9 Member
    I've always used baby powder, but I think I'll try deodorant and see how that goes! Never really thought of using it for anti-chaffing purposes. :)
  • Mcgrawhaha
    Mcgrawhaha Posts: 1,596 Member
    i never wore dresses and shorts for that exact reason. just bought my first pair of shorts in years!!!
  • axialmeow
    axialmeow Posts: 382 Member
    Monistat makes an anti-chafing gel. It's also a really good makeup primer believe it or not!
  • ShrinkingMuslimah
    ShrinkingMuslimah Posts: 99 Member
    I always wear cotton leggings under my dresses/skirts. The cotton makes it breathable so I don't get too hot, and it puts some fabric there so my thighs don't get sore, also they cover my legs in case the wind blows my skirt up, or in case it gets caught in something and pulls up.
  • Willbenchforcupcakes
    Willbenchforcupcakes Posts: 4,955 Member
    I swear by using deodorant myself. Gave it a try one day when it was way to hot to wear leggings, and no rash.
  • brettannecondon
    brettannecondon Posts: 1 Member
    I swear by BodyGlide - it is meant for runners and you can get it on amazon or at sporting goods stores! It looks like a deodorant stick and goes on clear and non-greasy.
  • ashleyhigg396
    ashleyhigg396 Posts: 83
    I second the Monistat chafing gel as both chafing gel and makeup primer. :)
  • seliinac
    seliinac Posts: 336 Member
    I swear by BodyGlide - it is meant for runners and you can get it on amazon or at sporting goods stores! It looks like a deodorant stick and goes on clear and non-greasy.

    I've tried this. It does work pretty well.
  • beckyinma
    beckyinma Posts: 1,433 Member
    Bodyglide or any athletic anti-chafe, (for a budget cream, many cyclists use diaper cream, nappy cream for saddle sores, abrasions)
  • kathyhinsh
    kathyhinsh Posts: 3
    Fab hints ladies, I've just been out to dinner, in a dress!, but wore shorts underneath to prevent chafing.
    I'll definitely try the anti-chafing cream tho, as it's really too warm to wear shorts underneath atm!
  • Pixiemops
    Pixiemops Posts: 26 Member
    Cotton cropped leggings for me. I have them in black, navy, white and several shades of grey. Also seems to stop insect bites higher up the legs when sat outside on a summer evening. I am normally the sacrificial human.
  • abelcat1
    abelcat1 Posts: 186 Member
    since many years I have worn silkysmoth underpants like these:
    http://www.lisg.dk/pi/Gude-Trusser_1909_186.aspx
    They are just wonderful. no more burning. it´s a miracle. I´m sure you can find them in different brands where you shop for underwear in your country. good luck.
  • HCG73
    HCG73 Posts: 23 Member
    I've just bought a pair of Sloggi basic long briefs in nude for this exact reason. Very comfy and not at all hot, even in this heat. I tried deodorant but it wore off after a short while, as did talc.

    If only I could just slim down my thunder thighs!
  • maidentl
    maidentl Posts: 3,203 Member
    I haven't personally tried it but have seen numerous people swear by Silky Underwear by Lush.

    http://www.lushusa.com/Silky-Underwear-Dusting-Powder/03634,en_US,pd.html

    However, the first ingredient is cornstarch so you might get the same effect from using that! :smile:
  • _HeartsOnFire_
    _HeartsOnFire_ Posts: 5,304 Member
    Underarm deodorant. I use it all the time.
  • plumsparkle
    plumsparkle Posts: 203 Member
    Vaseline works wonders and you can carry a little tin easily in your bag and top it up if necessary! I tried talc but it quickly sweats off in hot weather, and it is harder to reapply if you are out. :)
  • SunofaBeach14
    SunofaBeach14 Posts: 4,899 Member
    Believe it or not, dudes also have this problem, and probably far more often 'cause thigh gap.

    Solution?

    Body Glide.

    Available at sporting goods stores and on Amazon.
  • jkal1979
    jkal1979 Posts: 1,896 Member
    I wear Jockey skimmies slip shorts. The fabric is sturdy but thin and breathable.
  • julieshul
    julieshul Posts: 10 Member
    Monistat has an awesome silky chafe relief cream that works wonders!
    But when it isn't too warm, I wear spanx or bike shorts underneath, so I do not even have to think about it.
  • Hummmingbird
    Hummmingbird Posts: 337 Member
    ooooo I do this too (or bike shorts)....for the chafing AND because if, god forbid, by skirt blows up with a wind or i tuck it into the shorts...its not such a big deal :D
  • SusanUW83
    SusanUW83 Posts: 152 Member
    Johnson & Johnson first aid creme has a paraffin base so actually works well as an anti-chafing creme and is cheaper than Body Glide. I haven't tried deodorant though. Vaseline actually made the chafing worse for me because it would make my thighs stick together. For exercise I wear long shorts but it's harder to find cotton ones that are the right length these days.
  • earlnabby
    earlnabby Posts: 8,171 Member
    Monistat makes an anti-chafing gel. It's also a really good makeup primer believe it or not!

    I use this too and really like it. Also, use cornstarch rather than body powder, it absorbs more moisture than talc.
  • squishycatmew
    squishycatmew Posts: 151 Member
    I think everyone has basically answered this, but yes:

    Bodyglide or some other commercial anti-chafing product
    stick deodorant/antipersperant
    body powders, talc, cornstarch
    bike shorts or leggings, including shapewear/underwear with legs
  • nam985
    nam985 Posts: 140 Member
    Another vote for Body Glide! It is by far the best thing I have tried for preventing the dreaded "chub rub" as I call it. I also put a touch of it on my feet in vulnerable spots to prevent the blisters that always pop up when I wear certain pairs of shoes.
  • koreanhoney
    koreanhoney Posts: 1
    Budrow's butt paste... not sure if I spelled that correctly. You will find it in the diaper aisle. Its great for preventing thigh rub rash! I always carry a small travel size container of powder in my purse just in case as back up.
  • LittleMissRainey
    LittleMissRainey Posts: 440 Member
    I just suffered from this on holiday the past fortnight and I am so thankful I bought it on a whim, Compeed Blister Stick saved my actual life on holiday!
    Embarrassingly enough it was just from walking around so much in the Orlando heat with a dress on and nothing long enough underneath to stop the inevitable! First day too, so red and raised, looked like I had two raspberry pancakes stuck to my inner thighs!

    Lesson learned, thank you Compeed.

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