bad inner thigh chafing

mojohowitz

I have the same issue.

The only thing that works for me is bike shorts that go down at least to mid-thigh under my gym shorts. Helps reduce the rubbing quite a bit but it does make you sweat a little more than usual.

I have 3 pair of Nike DryFit bike shorts that are about knee length that are awesome for this. They are very breathable. They are a little expensive, but so worth it.

Compression shorts are the only thing that work for me. Save the lube for your car or.. uh... whatever.

Bigjuicyhog

I used to use powder or corn starch.

runlikeatoothlesshillbilly

As a lot of people have said avoid cotton underwear especially loose boxers: they bunch, stay wet rub etc.
Bodyglide is ok. Although it burned my man bits when it got on there. There are a lot of other products out
there they may be better: Sportshield trial size towlettes, Buttshield single use wipes both small enough for on the go.
Aquaphore(spelling?) is a lot better then Vaseline. Vaseline doesn't last long at all I don't think. Aquaphore comes in
small travel tubes also, think Blistex size. Check on line and specialty running stores for new products. Compression shorts are a good investment provided they fit properly.
Walmart carries some thinner/cheaper ones that might be good for hot weather. They may be too thin for long runs.
Some running specialty stores sell their name brand ones for less money as well and they're as good as UA etc.. Watch out for center seams down the front of compression underwear or you'll have another kind of chaffing issue. I've read that A&D diaper
rash ointment is good for chafing after the fact. Use mild, unscented soap for cleansing and blot dry. Since you have a long history,
you'd probably benefit from carry a treatment with you on your runs. Sometimes the consistent trauma over time makes you more
prone to chafing in the future. Good luck!

runlikeatoothlesshillbilly

Also make sure your basketball shorts aren't bunching up between your legs. Otherwise
you have two layers of fabric rubbing. A thinner short material might help keep you cooler
down there as well by pulling sweat away from the skin. Again some
running stores like RoadRunner Sports carry longer less traditional looking running shorts.

rdianemu

Absolutely get compression shorts or running tights. That will stop the chafing. Also something like body glide can help with any other trouble spots.

chard_muncher

Use glide or wear compression-type underwear instead of cotton underwear. Some companies also make running/training shorts that have a liner similar to compression shorts (Flia comes to mind) rather than the standard thin mesh-type liner in most running shorts that won't stop your thighs from rubbing one another.