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Yep. For boys, we call them boxer-briefs. I'd recommend quality merino (such as Icebreaker, SmartWool, or Ibex), although you can find quality synthetics/tech fabrics like ExOfficio.boy cut underwear
The giant sores that developed between the dangling pink bits and his inner thigh made walking unbearably painful.
My daughter had this chafing issue in secondary school, when she ran cross country. Vaseline it is. (And I never had a "thigh gap" before we walked our first Camino. It appeared. Then I gained back a bit too much flab and now it's gone.)Vaseline
I wear under armor that comes to just above my knees. Also I carry “glide”. Marathon runners use it and it works. It will prevent chafing. Comes in a small tube and easy to apply. What part of Texas are you in? I’m in the Houston area. Well, right now I’m in Madrid and I’m planning to walk in March or April.I don't have an issue with chafing thighs over the course of an ordinary work day, but over the course of a sweaty day the potential for discomfort/sorenesss/boils increases exponentially. People who are similarly blessed - what are your tips? Compression shorts? Short hose? Powder?
some zinc based Sudocrem which was liberated during a recent hospital visit. I'll try them out first.
I second the exofficio boxer briefs. Have worn them hiking for yearsYep. For boys, we call them boxer-briefs. I'd recommend quality merino (such as Icebreaker, SmartWool, or Ibex), although you can find quality synthetics/tech fabrics like ExOfficio.
This may be too late, but I discovered a product at REI that I just love! My issue is chafing of my knee brace. It's called "Body" and comes in a small blue travel-deodorant-type container. I've rubbed it on the sides of my knees before putting the brace on, and it's been just great. I'm sure it would work for thighs, too. And it's SO nice not to have to wear a hot sleeve under the brace in hot weather!
I've been wearing the mens Give-N-Go boxers under my Macabi skirt with a little body glide and it has been working well for me.Which ExOfficio boxer briefs to the laydees (or, why not? the gents) here wear? Strech-N-Go or Give-N-Go?
Talc is not the only powder one can use. For years we used cornstarch powder on baby behinds. More absorptive, and less likely to be a problem if inhaled. (Well, that was what the baby book said...) Just read the fine print on the container labels, J&J has one and I'm sure others must also. And it's powder, aside from weight issues you can pack as much as you want. But I always worry about the powder pile that appears, when one powders one's personal bits, on the floor. Tacky to leave behind for the next person to find.Except that talcum powder is now being blamed for very nasty things. See here.
Gosh those will create a stir in the albergue!Honestly, the best thing to wear under a skirt to prevent chafing is something like this that isn't form fitting, and therefore won't roll up. Just cut off the lace if you don't want to be fancy.
Walking and hiking with a chafing butt can be difficult. If you have a sweaty butt or thighs it can lead to redness, itching, soreness and possibly some real bad rashes. This can happen to anybody on long walks like this one. Calamine powder works the free for me and it you are interested in putting on safe chemical in your skin, check out www.antimonkeybutt.com for their lade formula which has no talc in the anti-itch powder. I have taken this on longer ones than this one and it provided me protection for the whole day. Its good to have it on you because if you notice that its happening, you can sprinkle a little bit on and you don't have to be bothered with it anymore. I'm telling you as a runner/walker/trail lovers. This is a MUST have like wearing your shoes. Good luck.I don't have an issue with chafing thighs over the course of an ordinary work day, but over the course of a sweaty day the potential for discomfort/sorenesss/boils increases exponentially. People who are similarly blessed - what are your tips? Compression shorts? Short hose? Powder?
As my marathon coach always says "nothing new on race day.."
I was aghastWish I could repeat "likes" from now to midnight. Probably the most important piece of advice for anyone beginning a long-distance walk. Go with what you KNOW works for you. Underwear, boots/shoes/sandals, socks, rucksack - everything you intend to take should be tried out at home first. Well in advance. Try a couple of days walking with exactly the gear you plan to use - over the maximum distance you expect to walk per day. A full dress rehearsal. Most problems that are clothing/footwear/equipment related show up pretty quickly. A couple of longish days will probably reveal any serious problems. Not necessarily consecutive days. If you are not an experienced walker you will also get some better idea of your own ability. Also a good idea to wear your planned footwear at home as much as possible. Including to work if your dress code allows it. That way you have time to diagnose any problems and resolve them before you begin walking. So much easier then. Please do not lay yourselves open to nasty surprises by keeping your gear all shiny and squeaky-clean until you board the plane
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