new to running..underwear?

Focusedjessy
Posts: 114 Member
Yes this seems silly but I don't know so I figured I would just ask.I have recently started running. I am still at the jog/walk stage but whatever. My issue is my underwear fall down. I got new ones because after losing thirty lbs I figured that they were obviously too big. Even with the new ones they are not comfortable for running. Before I go underwear shopping do any of you mfp ladies have any suggestions on style. It's not like I can try them out first. Thanks
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NOT boy shorts! They will fall down (at least in my opinion they do). I know a lot of ladies I run with wear thongs :ohwell:0
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I thought I was alone in this problem!! Haha. Hope to get some good advice0
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Running shorts often come with liners built in so that you don't need to wear actual underwear.0
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Boy shorts give me a wedgie when I work out. I learned that the hard way.0
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What if I don't want to wear running shorts though. When my thighs don't rub together so much I might be at that point0
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i think its totally a personal preference thing. I know a lot of people like thongs- i personally HATE them when running- in fact almost ripped it off during a long run recently because it was so uncomfortable.
I like just plain jane full bum snug fitting undies. Nothing fancy. But i do agree with the boy shorts- they ride, get bunchy and are just generally awful ahah0 -
I wear wicking "bicycle" shorts (without padding) under regular loose running shorts -- the longer length of the "bike" shorts prevents chafing. I used to wear cotton ones but those are really hard to find now. Use at least 6" or 9" length.0
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What if I don't want to wear running shorts though. When my thighs don't rub together so much I might be at that point
I don't have an answer about the underwear, I just wear regular brief panties, my husband calls them granny panties, but they're comfortable so I don't care.
But about the running shorts. My thighs rub together too, and I found that if I wear something tight on bottom (usually leggings, but running shorts would work too) they don't rub together quite so much and running is a lot more comfortable. I just wear a big t-shirt over them to hide my belly a little bit.0 -
Thong, the only underwear I use anymore, it's just less complicated - only covers the parts you really need covered and no bunching - no panty lines either, bonus!0
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Agreed. Plain simple thongs!0
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no underwear. you could do nike pros or some type of compression shorts under your workout gear. and if your legs rub, use some glide so that you don't chafe.0
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What underwear? :blushing:0
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What if I don't want to wear running shorts though. When my thighs don't rub together so much I might be at that point
I don't have an answer about the underwear, I just wear regular brief panties, my husband calls them granny panties, but they're comfortable so I don't care.
But about the running shorts. My thighs rub together too, and I found that if I wear something tight on bottom (usually leggings, but running shorts would work too) they don't rub together quite so much and running is a lot more comfortable. I just wear a big t-shirt over them to hide my belly a little bit.0 -
Now that it's warmer I wear shorts with built in liners...but with capri's I picked up some wickaway underwear at Target in their exercise department (it was a 2 pack for $12 or 14) and I've worn them a couple of times and they are pretty comfortable.0
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Go to a running store and get fitted. They can analyze your chafing and get you in the underwear that's right for you.0
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i wear thongs and they never fall down, but i wear thongs normally too so the comfort thing is not an issue with me0
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None! I can't do it! I work out at home though..so if I have leggings on and you could see through, the only person to see would be my husband. He would prefer this haha. I also use the running shorts with the built in underwear. Love them!0
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I wear compression shorts with no panties. 7" or 9" shorts will keep thighs from chafing.0
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I go to Target and get Hanes Athletic Bikinis. They are awesome. I personally cannot go without and despise thongs--never found them comfortable0
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