Walking Shorts....rubbing thighs

acuratlsd

People who walk very long distance I am hoping that can help me if you are having the same problem that I am having.

I am 260 5'9. I kind of have flabby inner thighs so when I walk they will rub against one another.

I try to use biker shorts to keep them from shafting, but there are times where it will ride up.

Is there anything out there that will help keep the rubbing down until I can loose enough weight where they will not rub on their own?

kaned_ferret

lanacaine anti chafing gel, without a word of a lie is magic - it does exactly what it says on the tin!

acuratlsd

First! Interesting Photo! LOL

Second.. This Magic you speak of... Where do you find it?

Sl1ghtly

I don't know how I would feel using crotch grease. How about compression shorts?

acuratlsd

That is what I am using but after about 3 miles then the shorts start riding up... its not a good feeling. At least not for me.

conlippert

I would try the silkiest pair of athletic shorts I could find. Like what basketball players wear.

acuratlsd

I bought some today... so once it starts to get nice out then i will test them out. I love walking. I hate the fat that I got so much fat between my legs that I have those issues.

thank you for your response. I really appreciate your opinions.

leannems

You can pick up the anti-chafing gel at a pharmacy - like walgreens or CVS. Lanacane and Monistat (yeah - i know - but it's not for THAT) both make one and they both work great. They've come into popularity lately because many woman are purchasing them to use as makeup primers in exchange for expensive high end primers. They should be easy to find.

http://www.walgreens.com/store/c/lanacane-anti-chafing-gel/ID=prod6050667-product
http://www.amazon.com/Monistat-Soothing-Powder-Gel-1-5-Ounce-Containers/dp/B000FKLKXQ

mdebbie1026

Gold Bond Medicated Powder will help - from any drug store, Wal Mart, Target etc.

XXXMinnieXXX

I've had this problem in the past and it ruined my summer! X

nagle77

I had that problem a few years ago. I used body glide. You can buy it at ****s or any sporting store.

wocm15

I just swipe deodorant on my thighs before going on a run! Bodyglide is also pretty awesome.

heathersmilez

They make capri style running pants/shorts for men, that would help with the riding up issue.

puggypatti

I like long compresson shorts better then my bike ones since they don't have the padding. If they ride up then your size is way too big. I have never had spandex ride up on me...but then I have pretty good sized legs.

Toddrific

Hmm, look at how your compression/spandex shorts are stitched, I've got da chubby thighs and mine don't ride. They are the C9 compression ones from Target, couldn't hurt to look

Sl1ghtly

You should check into Mantyhose. I hear they're all the rage in France.

zoom2

Body Glide is junk...$$ and frequently breaks off the stick once you've used 2/3 of the product. It doesn't work nearly as well as SportShield, either. Silicone-based SportShield was recommended to me by several friends who run ultras. It costs about the same as Body Glide, but a bottle of SS easily lasts 3x as long and works FAR better. I've run marathons using the stuff while wearing running skirts with briefs underneath, so skin on skin. It's also great under spots where my sport bra rubs.

valenief

Spandex don't rub!

hbkanumalla

I second the body glide recommendation!

MiChaChelle

dont u just hate it when that happens? i have the same problem too. just use some speedstick on it.. ur thighs will glide and wont rub together or cause redness. u could also try buying spandex shorts that r well short.. lol i know guys dont like spandex bcz they feel exposed but u can get them long enough so that ur thighs dont rub together but still short enough in order not to show under ur basketball shorts or whatever pants u wear

7funnygirl7

I have in the past just used plain old "solid degree" deodorant and rubbed on my inner thighs. I also get really sweaty feet and put on them too ~ works GREAT and so cheap!! Added bonus; ~ you smell good too...LOL In your case, a deodorant of your choice should do the trick!

Kristiina67

Vaseline works well and it is cheap

Hawksbillus

I had the same problem last summer. I switched my underwear from briefs to boxer-briefs. I'm a much happier person now.

-jd

acuratlsd

Thank you so very much for your help with this problem. You don' t know how funny I look when I am walking like I just came riding off a horse. especially when you have another 2 miles to walk home...

I will try these things and see which one will work best for me.

TeslaJoule

2 words- Baby Powder. Cheap and effective, plus you smell sweet as a baby's bottom despite the amount of sweat. Gold bond powder if you don't want to smell like baby butt.

zumbaabby

I wear compression shorts underneath my walking shorts. they help out a lot! I've always carried my weight in my mid section, and I've always had an issue with the same thing!

ArtGeek22

I had the same problem them starting using yoga pants. But don't know if they make yoga pants for men.....

TourThePast

If your shorts are riding up, they're too loose and / or too short. Shorts that finish just above the knee, that fit snugly, will never ride up.

I wear cotton / lycra and it stops all chafing.

BrianSharpe

Have you considered wearing running tights underneath? Solves the chafing problem & they won't ride up on you.

acuratlsd

I would figure that being at 267 that XL pants would be ideal but I guess I have to drop down to Large. When I was 190lbs I was able to wear men smalls. i guess it makes sense.