Thigh rubbing... "chub-rub"

a1rose

I just wanted to share this publicly... And not have it hit up on my FB...

I am hoping to get in best leg shape by next summer. I wore a skirt this summer for a day trip to the zoo... MAN WAS THAT EVER THE WORST IDEA!!!! ugh. It was nice, because it was HOT out. But, HELL, it was freaking HOT. OUT. SIDE!! My legs were sweating, and rubbing. Next thing I know, I have to waddle...
I had friction burn on the insides of my thighs...

And bruises for the following week.

Ugh!

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Any suggestions, motivation, support, comments, anything you have about this! I would love to hear! Even stories of your own "chub-rub"!

fbmandy55

Baby powder always worked wonders for me when mine used to rub. They still do at times but there is very little friction as my legs are much thinner and a little more toned.

Serioiusly, baby powder.

Goal_Seeker_1988

I've done every leg exercise out there and still my inner thighs rub together:sad::frown: :embarassed: :ohwell:

DietingMommy08

When ur fav pair of jeans wear out and get holes due to "Chub-Rub".... :grumble:

kgsprenger

Yup, I've had this happen. My trick: deodarant on both thighs. Then, they just slide...

andrea198721

The exact same reason I won't wear a dress or skirt....I tried it this summer and like you said, big mistake. I had a friend who wore the long dresses and skirts but she wore leggings underneath lol.....What are some exercises that you are doing to help?

mcdonl

Lunges!! Do lots of them, good ones too!

deja_blu

Really? My thighs ALWAYS rub together but I have never had burns or anything of that terrifying nature.

I'm sowwie. =(

84jeepster

I use a cream called Body Glide. It smells like medicine but goes on to "rubbing areas" and really works. It is also good for where shirts/shorts can rub on your skin.

moushtie

For the damage already done.. nappy rash ointment can help it heal up, if it's very sore.

This is why I don't wear skirts anymore! At least not without leggings underneath.

KimertRuns13_1

BodyGlide.. it's fabulous! You can buy it at sporting goods stores.

tameko2

my lower thighs are incredibly thin and toned especially compared to the rest of me due to walking (fast) and tons of squats, lunges, etc etc.

However my upper thighs still have tons of fat on them - I imagine underneath they are toned but until i lose that fat they are gonna rub.

If you don't already do squats and lunges (And for inner thighs, sumo squats) you will certainly see improvement just from doing that but if you carry a lot of fat there you probably won't be in the no-rub zone until you lose more fat.

I feel your pain though, I basically had to give up wearing skirts because it would be SO painful by the end of the day. Stuff like baby powder or glide should help for shorter term walking.

jaxdiablo

There's this stuff you can get at most work out/running stores. It's an anti-chafe stick, looks like deodarent, but I think it's like silicone. You need to wash it off after you're done with whatever you were using it for, but supposedly it works wonderfully.

Crystaljk78

Baby powder for sure! Especially the kind with cornstarch

lgwmab

Honestly, I never had the problem; however, I have found squats are helping to shape up my thighs. I always saw them as joggle factories, and could never stand to look at them, but they are getting better.

runnermama81

I use a cream called Body Glide. It smells like medicine but goes on to "rubbing areas" and really works. It is also good for where shirts/shorts can rub on your skin.

Body Glide is great! I run long distances and sometimes have bleeding thighs at the end...but not if I remember to use Body Glide!

ncpeoplenc

Been there had that. I am an aspiring tri-athlete and they have body glide for just that scenario. Performance Bike stores and ****s Sporting Goods will have the stuff to keep you gliding and un-injured.

ps... ky and other gentle lubricants work as well but I would feel weird pulling those out in public...

andrea198721

Ive started on my squats and lunges....I can see a slight difference in my butt area so far..... I guess its always the last place you want the fat gone from but as long as somethin' is comming off I can deal with it lol.

mmmichelle8486

I know that even thinner people tend to have this problem... I would love for their to be some kind of solution that doesn't include another piece of clothing up the skirt lol.

I wore a long dress for a day walking around NYC in May. BAD IDEA. I had horrible scabbing between my legs for a week. Ugh.

Kscardino26

Put deodarant where it rubs, I saw it on a movie and tried it, It actually works!!! :bigsmile:

blarics11

Yup, I've had this happen. My trick: deodarant on both thighs. Then, they just slide...

Got a special stick for just this purpose! it also helps with chaffing under the boobies and the baby pouch!

amahnke

I used to have this problem— you can get a roll-on anti-chafe stick that looks like a mini-deodorant stick. It's called BodyGlide, and it's for runners, and sold online and in running stores (possibly elsewhere, too). It totally clears up the problem!

Emers1225

I have the same issue. I ended up having to get nylon shorts (like bike shorts) to prevent it. You can get really cute ones with lace at the bottom so it looks more like a fashion statement. Also it's helpful with those flowing skirts/dresses having marilyn monroe moments in the wind

Magic_Girl

OH LORD! I had the worst experience at the beach once with my skinny friends. They wanted to take a walk along the beach next thing I know my thighs were rubbing together and burning my skin raw! Ugh, I didn't say anything to my friends because I was too embarrassed so I just walked along pretending I didn't feel anything. Plus the salt water just made it feel worse! :explode:

runnermama81

oh yeah, and for the "after"....try desitin! sounds crazy but works!

Happyhappy352

I had the same problem when I went to bush gardens over the summer :sad: I hate it when your shorts ride up into your :embarassed: .

chrissyh

Medicated baby powder (with zinc oxide) helps if you don't have Glide.

a1rose

When ur fav pair of jeans wear out and get holes due to "Chub-Rub".... :grumble:

This has happened to me MORE THAN ONCE!! I miss those jeans... *sigh*

pilotgirl2007

I agree with the body glide comment but also I used to wear shorts underneath. You know the spandex ones like cycling shorts (minus the padding) or running shorts as long as they are long enough : )

Magic_Girl

When ur fav pair of jeans wear out and get holes due to "Chub-Rub".... :grumble:

That's happened to me too! I hate that! Damn my big thighs!

HonestOmnivore

I have found that unscented stick antiperspirant woulds great. NOT the clear kind the regular kind.

My thighs have always rubbed a bit - no matter how thin I get -it's the way I'm built. I've only started running recently so WHEN I get down to my goal weight it will be interesting to see if that changes...