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2:28 pm - 05/31/2012

summer sweat prevention/remedies/tips
hi all! this isn't exactly vagina related but i dunno where else to ask hah! i am a curvy girl who wears a size 12 in pants/shorts usually. mediums/larges in dresses, depending on the brand/if the top half fits my boobs (i got 36DDD's) oh and did i mention i'm only 5'2? needless to say in the summer i get pretty sweaty in those areas. what i have the most trouble with is my inner thighs/where my thighs and butt meet. when i wear dresses or skirts i pretty much always have to have something underneath or i get sooo chafed--i live in a city so i walk a lot. up until now i have taken old pairs of plain black leggings and cut them into little shorts and that's what i wear...but sometimes i feel like it's a bit bulky and i would like to hear from anyone else who has this problem? is there some kind of tiny lil pair of shorts i can buy? I've tried one of those shaper things thats like a pair of shorts, but obvi it sucks everything in so when i really just wanna wear the dress and nothin else it's too uncomfortable.

EDIT: thanks so much for your comments everyone! will have to try some of your suggestions out! :D
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wolfden 31st-May-2012 06:34 pm (UTC)
I use nutribiotic foot and body powder under my breasts and on my thighs where they touch to prevent chafing. They make a product for runners called glide that is supposed to prevent the chafing. I haven't tried it but my friend that does marathons recommended it to me last weekend.
ladyinsatin 1st-Jun-2012 02:14 am (UTC)
I use the runner's glide! It works super well, and it lasts all day!
lisasimpsonfan 31st-May-2012 06:39 pm (UTC)
Have you tried bike shorts? They are usually made with Lycra and are tight fitting enough to prevent chaffing but not to be noticeable. If you want to go without shorts I have heard good things about Monistat Soothing Care Chafing Relief Powder Gel and Body Glide.
tanislynne 31st-May-2012 06:51 pm (UTC)
Hey there,

I use deoderant ... my inner thighs chaf when I wear skirts or dresses, I have a small "travel" size one I carry with me when I wear either and if I feel the chaffing starting I run to the restroom and just reapply.

It also helps with and scent that may occur with sweating.

Edited at 2012-05-31 06:51 pm (UTC)
anchorsandhope 31st-May-2012 07:44 pm (UTC)
thisssssssssss.
realbadgirl 31st-May-2012 10:40 pm (UTC)
This is what I do!! I also had biosilk recommended to me, but haven't tried.
cindysilver 31st-May-2012 10:52 pm (UTC)
This!
angerona 31st-May-2012 06:51 pm (UTC)
I have the same problem. I'm the same height, but am pretty slim, and the problem with the thighs is still there. I do the same with shorts — just pick the lightest leggings to cut off or buy cotton exercise shorts to wear underneath.

I actually really like the shorts under skirts solution (or wearing a skort — that's my other suggestion) — it also lets me sit how I want to and not worry about exposing too much.
lunanoir 31st-May-2012 06:53 pm (UTC)
Jockey Skimmies slipshorts.

I adore these. they don't suck in and are super light and comfy.
unknownsea 31st-May-2012 06:54 pm (UTC)
I use body powder for anything sweaty. Right now I have a big bottle of lavender baby powder that cost like $3 and will probably go all summer. xD

For chafing all I've really found that's useful is either preventing with a pair of shorts, or using those really huge square bandaids over the areas that are raw.
corinthia_moon 31st-May-2012 07:12 pm (UTC)
I use deodorant on my inner thighs.
ohletmetelu Cloth pads/ liners! — 31st-May-2012 07:15 pm (UTC)
I recommend bike shorts made of mostly cotton to prevent chafing and cloth pantyliners for the overall sweatiness your expereincing 'down there'. I also get really sweaty (my crotch is like a freaking radiator) and it doesn't help I live in sunny south Florida! I used to wear disposable panty liners everyday but since discovering cloth pads and liners last year I am so so so much more comfortable ALL month long. Disposables made the sweating worse! Before cloth liners my underwear would be soaked in sweat & moisture. If your interested I highly recommend a thin pad with fleece backing. Fleece is breathable and wicks moisture into the core of the pad. Pads without fleece still end up feeling moist on me. Check out yurtcaft on Etsy! Her pads are amazing and reasonably priced for the fabulous quality, comfortable shape and amazing seamstress skills. iKarly (also on Etsy) is another favorite for this purpose. They both take customs and their customer service is top- notch, so feel free to contact them!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/yurtcraft
http://www.etsy.com/shop/iKarly


Hope this helps & good luck!
acharmedlife Re: Cloth pads/ liners! — 2nd-Jun-2012 11:01 pm (UTC)
...I can't believe I never thought of cloth liners to help with sweat.

I've been going through pads. WHY DID I NOT THINK OF REUSABLE CLOTH?!

Thanks for this. You are awesome.
____skinnyjeans 31st-May-2012 07:27 pm (UTC)
http://www.bodyglide.com/

you could always wear dri-fit material clothing too!
slice254 31st-May-2012 07:51 pm (UTC)
Monistat Soothing Care Chafe Relief Powder Gel works wonders for me. As a bonus, it makes a great primer for under makeup.

http://www.drugstore.com/monistat-soothing-care-chafing-relief-powder-gel/qxp139254?catid=184078

It's kind of hard to find in drugstores, so you might have to order it online.
dreadvirago 31st-May-2012 09:02 pm (UTC)
Ugh, the chafing under skirts. I know it too well.

This may not help with the bulk issue, but these are looser and therefore (for me) more comfortable than tight shorts under skirts: http://www.vermontcountrystore.com/store/jump/productDetail/Sleepwear/Women&aposs_Sleepwear/Slips_&_Camisoles/Culotte_Slip/35216

They're made of nylon tricot, like most slips are, so they're kinda slick & prevent clinging. I've also seen them in longer pant lengths, with multiple rows of fray-resistant lace edging on the bottom so you can cut them to fit your height.
Best of luck finding a solution!
atalanta0jess 31st-May-2012 11:30 pm (UTC)
Pettipants are like a slip, but they are shorts. People seem to find them useful for thigh chafing. I just bought some! But haven't received them yet, so no personal experience.
tornattheelbo 1st-Jun-2012 01:27 pm (UTC)
i just know that if you're using powders stay away from corn starch based ones, i preferred them for a while but I found that they totally cause me to have yeast infections in weird crevices. I would suggest something more like body glide, i think.
lilac_ribbon 2nd-Jun-2012 11:50 pm (UTC)
I do the shorts thing. I also like to wear one of those bodyshaper things over them (also sucks in my stomach) to keep them up!
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