Does anyone else get underwear burn during exercise?

TurtleCrush
TurtleCrush Posts: 80
edited October 7 in Fitness and Exercise
Everytime I workout on my elliptical I get underwear burn. (where the fabric is around my thighs) It hurts the inside of my thighs so bad after a few days that I have to stop and heal. I weigh 338 and I know there is suppose to be some rubbing but does anyone else experience this? Please don't be cruel.

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  • tabbydog
    tabbydog Posts: 4,925 Member
    I run, and there are definitely some underwear that are more comfortable than others. How about trying a different style, like the "boy shorts" that are a bit longer and don't have the elastic around the upper leg? Or wear a pair of compression shorts under your workout shorts or pants instead of underwear? That would eliminate the elastic which is probably what is causing the trouble. Good luck! :flowerforyou:
  • SinIsIn
    SinIsIn Posts: 1,865 Member
    That sounds uncomfortable. I dont normally wear underwear underneath my workout pants, it's just more comfortable for me that way. Nothing sucks more than having your underwear ride up on you during a class. LOL
  • Jamie145
    Jamie145 Posts: 164 Member
    i use boy shorts or just use spandex shorts underneath yur pants or shorts with no undies..
  • Jamie145
    Jamie145 Posts: 164 Member
    i agree!!
  • Slove009
    Slove009 Posts: 364 Member
    Underwear rubbing happened to me even when I wasn't working out. I got some of the no-line style ones to wear because the edges are smooth and don't have lining, plus the fabric is really soft too! Also, boyshorts. Yes, they are awesome for working out in!
  • kmillers
    kmillers Posts: 144 Member
    They make stuff that helps with the chaffing. You can buy it at many of the big name sporting goods stores. I used it on my inner thighs when I ran a marathon and it works pretty well. Another option is to not wear any. I know that sounds gross but I go commando and then just wash my workout clothes more often. Powder may work too. Good luck. Keep up the good work and you will reach your goal.
  • chelekaz
    chelekaz Posts: 847 Member
    Hey sweetie; I am hoping that no one would be so cruel as to say anything about your question!

    My Aunt is around your size. She wears the exercise shorts (I think Danskin) sans underwear. Keeps everything where it should be and no uncomfortable rubbing. Maybe that could help? And try Desitin for the afflicted area... might work.
  • iwillsoonbeslim
    iwillsoonbeslim Posts: 283
    Not being rude, but I VERY rarely wear underwear when exercising. Other than a bloody good bra :P

    When I was bigger it didn't occur to me to simply NOT wear it, and then a much larger friend mentioned she regularly went commando (sorry if this language offends, it's not meant to!) and since I first tried it, I'm a convert! Now I'm smaller (still around 175lbs, so not slim), I don't know how I EVER put up with uncomfy pants. Honest, whip 'em off, go without, and I bet you'll be a convert too - knickers are way over rated!
  • tam120
    tam120 Posts: 444 Member
    Commando most of the time. Panty lines make me uncomfortable. :embarassed:
  • judgejava
    judgejava Posts: 88
    Bodyglide.

    http://www.amazon.com/BodyGlide-FH8-Bodyglide-For-Balm/dp/B0031Y4TRW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1326388964&sr=8-2

    it got me through Special forces selection, it has got me through marathons and ultraruns. I was a serious chafer, i tried every type of underwear and sports garment there was.

    A slide of this on my inner thighs and on my nipples and i can run all day long wrapped in sandpaper without chafing.

    I use the guys one but i posted a link to the female one, cant see too much of a difference.

    cheers
  • Katbaran
    Katbaran Posts: 605 Member
    I've had the same problem on the exercise bike. I wear bike shorts without undies. That seems to take care of the problem. Woman Within and Walmart online have some in the $15 to $20 range that last well. I've had mine for years and they are still nice.
    Good luck!
  • CyberEd312
    CyberEd312 Posts: 3,536 Member
    Been there and definitely done that.... A friend put me onto this stuff and it is absolutely awesome.... haven't had any issues since....

    http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=bodyglide+chafing&tag=googhydr-20&index=aps&hvadid=4426375569&ref=pd_sl_66shgima23_b


    goodluck.......
  • xnattiex
    xnattiex Posts: 143 Member
    I have never thought of not wearing underware for a workout before, but im trying that tonight :)
  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
    I don't wear it when I work out. My running shorts have a liner that kind of serves that purpose. My capris don't have the liner, but I don't seem to need underwear with those, either.

    Maybe try going commando if you can. Either way, I'm sure as you lose, it will get better.

    Also, you can try I think it's called Glide? Runners use it to prevent chafing. And there's also moleskin, but that might be tricky in that particular area.
  • 0RESET0
    0RESET0 Posts: 128
    My workout shirt rubs my nipples raw when I run, I thought I was the only one.
  • ToBeSmaller
    ToBeSmaller Posts: 46
    Ever try going commando? I've never thought of purchasing underwear just for exercising but i suppose you could shop it around and test some out. I go right to the gym from work so that's too much fuss for me. Just make sure your pants aren't see through!
  • paulwgun
    paulwgun Posts: 439 Member
    I wear rugby undershorts (canterbury) with shorts on top, learned my lesson years ago with underwear burn :sad:
    and also they stop chafing :bigsmile:
  • sylvuz323
    sylvuz323 Posts: 468 Member
    The spankex shorts will help, just wear them under your work out pants.
  • DKev
    DKev Posts: 266 Member
    Try a pair of spandex shorts underneath your workout clothing instead of underwear.
  • TurtleCrush
    TurtleCrush Posts: 80
    Thank you everyone for your suggestions! Its just nice to know I'm not the only one who goes through these things!!
    Big hugs, Rebekah :flowerforyou:
  • mamabear272
    mamabear272 Posts: 268 Member
    I saw this post last week and didn't respond because it hadn't happened to me. A couple of days later it did happen. It happened when I wore my boy short undies. Never happened with my others. Owie. :cry:
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