Women: Nipple chafe when running

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  • bratleen
    bratleen Posts: 60 Member
    I have used diaper rash ointment on any areas that get chafed--because it is designed to be a water barrier and is not quite water soluble it holds up well in very sweaty/wet conditions and it also helps to heal any chafing that has already occured. As far as nipple specific chafing--I haven't had that issue, but as a preventative during the tough mudder my teammates and I all used diaper rash ointment and sports tape.
  • ebrice311
    ebrice311 Posts: 1
    I used to run in an Enell sports bra. Great for holding me down but I'm still chafing under the girls. I'm going to try the Panache Sports bra. Pricey but they have size for voluptuous runners. I have the Body Glide as well but apparently am not using it properly.
  • drgndancer
    drgndancer Posts: 426 Member
    Not a lady, but from what I've read/heard this is an uncommon problem in women. I get it any time I wear a loose shirt and forget to use the glide (even with glide I need a compression shirt for anything more than a 5k). I'd guess bad sport bra fit. Maybe go to a running specialty shop and ask a female employee for fit/ brand recommendations? It works for shoes.
  • victoria4321
    victoria4321 Posts: 1,719 Member
    I only used to have this when I ran with a sports bra. I just wear a regular bra now and I have no problems.

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