How do you handle thigh chafing?

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  • icemom011
    icemom011 Posts: 999 Member
    lorrpb wrote: »
    Bike shorts are made with a heavy chamois which most people find very uncomfortable for running.
    Try A&D ointment. It's much less expensive than body glide. In the baby section.

    They also make bike shorts without chamois, so if you get 7-9 inch inseam length you should be ok
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,630 Member
    lorrpb wrote: »
    Bike shorts are made with a heavy chamois which most people find very uncomfortable for running.
    Try A&D ointment. It's much less expensive than body glide. In the baby section.

    Yeah, when I think of bike shorts, this ^^ is what I think of too. Bike shorts are padded shorts for cycling, especially for cycling longer distances.

    But the non-cycling population consider these "bike shorts". Whatever they're called, they work well under skirts to keep chafing under control, and after a long run when your legs feel like jello.

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  • earlnabby
    earlnabby Posts: 8,171 Member
    edited April 2019
    Late to the party and haven't read other suggestions but I always have great results from Monistat's Anti-chafing gel. It goes on dry, does not rub off on clothing, stays on a long time, and goes a long way. One tube lasts me about 4 months.

    Yes, you mentioned that you thought it was expensive but I found it so effective that it actually saves me money.
  • youngmomtaz
    youngmomtaz Posts: 1,075 Member
    I have never had luck with any of the gels or powders. I used to have problems in the thigh area and around the armpit/bra area. The only solution was to cover it with fabric. Short shorts and tank tops are a no, tops with actual sleeves and long shorts or Capri length tights are now what I wear. If I have a patch that I aggravated with my hiking pack I will tuck a piece of soft repurposed merino wool in between my skin and the clothing as well to wick sweat off faster and prevent more salt burning the sensitive skin. YMMV
  • huntersvonnegut
    huntersvonnegut Posts: 1,177 Member
    I wear compression shorts with a long inseam along with an aloe gel from Walmart. I have body glide as well but I use that when packing for a trip.
  • eqc8486
    eqc8486 Posts: 9 Member
    Anti Chafing shorts. More breathable than biking shorts. I bought the Jockey brand from Amazon for like $20.

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