Inner thigh chafing...?
sheahughes
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Hi everyone!
I'm experiencing inner thigh chafing at the moment. I usually wear jeans or long pants because my thighs touch whilst I'm standing and rub when I walk or run.
It's warmed up significantly here (start of spring) and I'm finding it too hot to exercise in my long tights and I want to wear my skirts/dresses and summer shorts - but I'm getting chafing and incredible irritation on my inner thighs where they are rubbing.
What can I put on my inner thighs so that I don't experience chafing or irritation during exercise or everyday life so it probably needs to be sweat resistant.
What do you all use?
I'm experiencing inner thigh chafing at the moment. I usually wear jeans or long pants because my thighs touch whilst I'm standing and rub when I walk or run.
It's warmed up significantly here (start of spring) and I'm finding it too hot to exercise in my long tights and I want to wear my skirts/dresses and summer shorts - but I'm getting chafing and incredible irritation on my inner thighs where they are rubbing.
What can I put on my inner thighs so that I don't experience chafing or irritation during exercise or everyday life so it probably needs to be sweat resistant.
What do you all use?
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a big slab of vaseline rubbed in to your inner thighs, sounds gross but you can't feel anything once its on. its v cheap too, and you can buy a small tub to keep in your bag if you need to re-apply when your out for the day. it can be brought in the baby section0
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I've just recently bought myself a pair of compression pants (I bought the brand Skins, but I'm sure any would work). I've found that the fabric of the pants and the way that they hold your legs throughout exercise avoids chaffing. Not to mention they reduce muscle injury throughout your workouts.0
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compression shorts. Buy a pair and try them out. you can get them just about anywhere in the fitness clothing area.0
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During exercise, I recommend bike shorts or any other kind of snug fitting pants, preferably moisture wicking, but plain cotton spandex is fine too. For everyday wear, just rub a bit of baby powder on the inner thighs. There's also a product called body glide that runners use, it looks like a stick of deodorant.0
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I used to use 'Udderly Smooth Chamois Cream' which really helped.
I'm not sure if you can buy it in the US but they sell it here in the UK so i'm sure you can find something similar if you type in 'Chamois Cream' into amazon.0 -
Hi, Southern Hemisphere here too - hello!
Thigh chafing is the reason I stopped wearing skirts and dresses a loooooong time ago.
However, to prevent chafing in summer time, we always used a bit of baby powder to dust between the thighs. On particularly hot days, you may need to reapply. Especially if you work in a building with no aircon. :frown:
A light sprinkle in your sandles (or jandles if you're kiwi?) is good for sweaty feet too.
As far as exercise? Compression tights I think is your best try. Or just well-fitting exercise leggings.0 -
Try bepanthen - you'll find it in the baby area of the supermarket/chemist, it's basically nappy rash cream. It's really thick (so once you get it on your fingers, it's hard to get it off!) but I've found it's like magic, and makes such a difference. I'm lucky in that I only ever have trouble when I'm in humid areas, so it's the first thing I pack when I go on holidays anywhere humid, but I don't tend to need it down here (in Vic).0
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Body glide!!! You can find it at most sporting good and running stores, works very well0
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Just use a few swipes of your normal deodorant/antiperspirant between your thighs! They'll slide like butta...I personally use dove powder or any of the other dove solids. It really works with any though.0
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Monistat Chafing Relief Powder Gel Skin Protectant. It's made for the thigh/bikini area and is pretty cheap. It also works great as a makeup primer for powder foundations.0
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Deodorant!0
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Not sure where the OP is in the world but you mentioned it's getting warm suggesting southern hemisphere - maybe Australia? There's a product called Prantal Powder, available at pharmacies, made just for this problem. I think it has paraffin in it so it gives you a glide, not a rub.0
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I second/third/fourth the antiperspirant. Works like a charm for me, nothing extra to buy0
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Love all the suggestions here. Another thing is add for skirts and dress are "boy shorts", basically like tight boxers for women. Whatever method you use, I'd test out in a short time frame so you don't get stuck out for hours and have to just deal with the chaffing. Nothing is worse!!0
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I'm not very ladylike, and as such, I don't wear dresses often. When I do, I feel more comfortable wearing bike shorts underneath. Not only do my thighs not chafe, but I don't have to worry about what effects the wind is having on my skirts. It is warmer, though. I have also been known to layer bike shorts under men's cargo shorts - the crotch of the cargo shorts hangs lower than the upper thigh area where chafing occurs. If I could get away with just the bike shorts to work, I would probably be happier. Except then I would have no pockets. I think I'm going to try the deodorant, though. That sounds nifty.0
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You should get yourself a pair of Bandelettes (www.bandelettes.com). I had the same issue of my thighs chafing when I would wear skirts, short, and dresses but since buying my Bandelettes I have not suffered from inner thigh chafing. Bandelettes are very breathable and they stay in place with silicone. You should definitely check them out.0
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I agree w/the body glide suggestion and the biking-short-length tight shorts.0
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An old army trick for ruck marches, we use the top half of panty hose cut off at mid thigh. Works wonders.0
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Sudocream and it also helps healing.
I might try a pair of compression shorts as suggested above.0 -
Compression shorts. I wear them under my gym shorts, and I have a friend who wears them under all of her skirts and dresses. She says it is more comfortable and solves the chafing problem. The material is usually thin enough that it won't overheat you.0
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I have the same problem. I wear longer (7 inch inseam) compression shorts. I also use BodyGlide, a nice slathering of Aquaphor skin protectant, or a bit of vasoline.0
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I second the deodorant and baby powder method. Also compression clothing helps to keep things in place, but for me personally, I find them a bit uncomfortable at times, so I go with the first two options. :blushing:0
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Body glide!!! You can find it at most sporting good and running stores, works very well
THIS! It's a miracle tool!0 -
Deodorant works wonders! Plus it's clean and easy.0
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I agree with the compression shorts for working out and when I'm wearing skirts or dresses. Vaseline when that's not an option. And I put baby powder on my thighs at night.
As I only wear dresses and skirts, I use the chub rub as motivation to work out more and do a lower body workout. I know you can't actually spot reduce, but telling myself I can pushes me to do extra sets.0 -
Just use a few swipes of your normal deodorant/antiperspirant between your thighs! They'll slide like butta...I personally use dove powder or any of the other dove solids. It really works with any though.
this exactly, only way I can wear a skirt, thank you thunder and lightning0 -
http://www.sportsauthority.com/product/index.jsp?productId=22206646&view=grid
Nike Compression Shorts (or any brand) - I don't leave home without them EVER~!0 -
Body glide!!! You can find it at most sporting good and running stores, works very well
I swear by body glide! It works wonders.0 -
Body Glide
It is even good for breaking in new shoes. This stuff saves my thighs, my boobs, and my feet. I love it0
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