Thighs rubbing together. What do you wear?

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  • mrsmitchell0510
    mrsmitchell0510 Posts: 83 Member
    I'm a Florida girl too! It is stifling hot here right now and while wearing leggings under dresses works well in the winter time, it's not a feasible in the summer.
    Two things that I do: 1) Bicycle shorts - they're great! And not too hot. 2) Baby powder!
  • amcook4
    amcook4 Posts: 561 Member
    The sole reason I wear leggings under my skirts is to deal with chub rub! But if it is a really hot & humid day and I don't want the extra clothing I'll either use an anti-chafing cream or deodorant.
  • teresamwhite
    teresamwhite Posts: 947 Member
    I second wearing compression shorts, the Skimmies or deodorant/bodyglide...Even when I was a size 2 my thighs still rubbed together...
  • JHPlunkett
    JHPlunkett Posts: 20 Member
    Gold Bond (don't laugh!) makes a product similar to body glide. It's called "Friction defense". Works nicely.
  • kaseyr1505
    kaseyr1505 Posts: 624 Member
    I rub deodorant on my thighs where it rubs.
  • _Pseudonymous_
    _Pseudonymous_ Posts: 1,671 Member
    Bodyglide works wonders...

    This was going to be my suggestion. With thighs that can literally smother a school of children I have learned that bodyglide can be your best friend. Also useful for many other areas of chafing (inside of your arms when running or even nips for guys when running. Weird, I know)
  • KeepGoingKylene
    KeepGoingKylene Posts: 432 Member
    I use the body glide stuff from the running store, works for me and if your picture is recent my thighs are larger so this should be a good thing for you! :drinker:
  • iandroid989
    iandroid989 Posts: 62 Member
    I use Vagisil in the lower regions works wonders
  • erialcelyob
    erialcelyob Posts: 341 Member
    when i was on holiday it was awful in the heat, me and others put some baby powder on and it worked a treat
  • The_GingerBeard_Man
    The_GingerBeard_Man Posts: 197 Member
    Petroleum jelly or a&d ointment (not the white zinc based stuff) is what works for me. They usually have the petroleum jelly at the dollar store and it works wonders.
  • dropdeadgreggie_
    dropdeadgreggie_ Posts: 166 Member
    compression shorts

    This!

    Now I know what you wear under your skirts

    All you had to do was ask!
  • PurringMyrrh
    PurringMyrrh Posts: 5,276 Member
    So happy to learn about Bodyglide! I was dying at work last night and I have to walk a ton for my job. How I haven't developed calluses on my upper inner thighs yet is beyond me.
  • scorrea2
    scorrea2 Posts: 72 Member
    I used to get bad chaffing when I went on long runs. My runner friend told me to just put some vasaline there and it worked like magic
  • JenniferIsLosingIt
    JenniferIsLosingIt Posts: 595 Member
    corduroy......may as well have fun while it's happening......

    be all zip zip....zip zip.....\m/

    until you have to run and then your pants catch fire


    bwahhahahahaha omg! My coworkers now are looking at me like; "why are you over there cackling at your laptop!"
  • yellowlemoned
    yellowlemoned Posts: 335 Member
    Body Glide. or one of these two:

    Bandelettes:
    http://www.bandelettes.com/

    Undersummers:
    http://undersummers.com/

    I also recently read this hilarious article which recommends all three of the above:
    http://www.xojane.com/healthy/chub-rub-thigh-chafing-solutions
  • ClementineGeorg
    ClementineGeorg Posts: 505 Member
    I had this issue when I was at my biggest weight, I'm still getting it. I have very close legs. My mother tucked me very well as a baby.

    For dresses/skirts, I usually cut old tights that are very fitted and with good material (such that won't roll) and wear them underneath. I don't wear short dresses/skirts so I cut them mid my thigh. They are very sheer tigthts in nude.
    I find spandex to much on hot weather and yoga shorts to much (as in material).

    At my current weight, if I don't have a lot to walk that day, it's usually enough to rub baby powder on my inner thigh to prevent some rub (but eventually the powder wears off).
  • CountryDevil
    CountryDevil Posts: 819 Member
    I just keep my legs open

    Oh really now? Is that so?
  • DownsizingAaron
    DownsizingAaron Posts: 127 Member
    Monistat Soothing Care Chafing Relief Powder-Gel - works for dudes too.
  • sunitar292
    sunitar292 Posts: 77 Member
    I have the same problem..I use Monistat chafing gel...works wonders....
  • xcalygrl
    xcalygrl Posts: 1,897 Member
    BodyGlide or a generous slathering of Aquaphor
  • Mischievous_Rascal
    Mischievous_Rascal Posts: 1,791 Member
    Kama Sutra Honey Dust Body Powder.

    I like the chocolate flavor (yes, it's edible).
  • fooninie
    fooninie Posts: 291 Member
    Most runner will recommend BodyGlide. It's an anti-chafing balm to prevent chafing when running/walking long distances. I've used it and love it!
  • redheaddee
    redheaddee Posts: 2,005 Member
    Glide, it rolls on like deodorant. Works like a charm.
  • PSMTD
    PSMTD Posts: 106 Member
    I wear Jockey Skimmies Slipshorts underneath dresses. They are thin and breathable and I can't even tell that I have them on. I've worn them on some pretty hot days and they are still super comfy.
    corduroy......may as well have fun while it's happening......

    be all zip zip....zip zip.....\m/

    haha so true. I like your style.

    Thanks for all the replies. I don't feel so awkward anymore :)
    I'm going to look into those Skimmies/bike shorts. I thought about Spanx but I don't like feeling like I'm having the fat squeezed out of me. Baby powder isn't really an option as I mainly wear black. I've definitely rubbed deodorant up and down my thighs before which works pretty well until it's 90+ outside and I start sweating. The compression shorts I've seen look too short. My problem is located more mid thigh. Idk what they're called but I bought these, "shorts" that are like underarmour that football players wear under their pads and they work really well, they come to almost my knee so in maxi dresses you can't tell I have them on but I can't really wear them with skirts.
    Body Glide. or one of these two:

    Bandelettes:
    http://www.bandelettes.com/

    Undersummers:
    http://undersummers.com/

    I also recently read this hilarious article which recommends all three of the above:
    http://www.xojane.com/healthy/chub-rub-thigh-chafing-solutions

    ^ I've seen those Bandlettes all over Pintrest and I'm curious about them because they look like they would be sort of cute. I might have to try them.
  • yellowlemoned
    yellowlemoned Posts: 335 Member
    Body Glide. or one of these two:

    Bandelettes:
    http://www.bandelettes.com/

    Undersummers:
    http://undersummers.com/

    I also recently read this hilarious article which recommends all three of the above:
    http://www.xojane.com/healthy/chub-rub-thigh-chafing-solutions

    ^ I've seen those Bandlettes all over Pintrest and I'm curious about them because they look like they would be sort of cute. I might have to try them.

    They take a little getting use to, I felt like they were going to fall down or start rolling down all the time, but they actually stay in place quite nicely, just don't buy a size that's too small or they will roll down constantly. Once you're use to them though they work really well, and since they are cute it's not embarrassing if the bottom edge shows a little on shorter skirts or if you come home from a date and have them on still.
  • tofitt0quit
    tofitt0quit Posts: 6
    I wear sliders under my dresses! I haven't had a huge problem since I lost weight with my legs rubbing together. It was only a problem when I was at Disney in May sweating like a pig!
  • deanna418
    deanna418 Posts: 103 Member
    I have used baby powder before. I like the Skimmies idea. I might just have to get some!
  • MireyGal76
    MireyGal76 Posts: 7,334 Member
    corduroy......may as well have fun while it's happening......

    be all zip zip....zip zip.....\m/


    we call them woot woot pants at my place.
  • Deborah105
    Deborah105 Posts: 183 Member
    My fave is the Assets brand from Target. I buy them way too big so they just stop the wriggling, but don't turn me into a sausage casing. I hate chub-rub.

    The trouble is walking on the beach. What do you do then??? It hurts!

    Edited to add: I meant I wear a spankie-type thing to prevent the rubbing. And Assets from Target is what I like. I'm needing a nap.
  • yellowlemoned
    yellowlemoned Posts: 335 Member
    My fave is the Assets brand from Target. I buy them way too big so they just stop the wriggling, but don't turn me into a sausage casing. I hate chub-rub.

    The trouble is walking on the beach. What do you do then??? It hurts!

    Edited to add: I meant I wear a spankie-type thing to prevent the rubbing. And Assets from Target is what I like. I'm needing a nap.

    This is what I want to know the answer to! I know body glide would work on the beach, but after you get in the water you'd have to reapply it. That could be embarrassing to do in public. I suppose you could just wear longer shorts or capris, but wheres the fun in that?

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