Men's Issue- Chafing

bigiron · 09-01-2009, 08:00 PM

I do not want to offend anyone, but I have a problem when I go on hikes sometimes, even more on longer hikes.

I am slightly overweight, and most of it seems to be in my thighs. So I tend to get some serious chafing.

The only way I have found to solve the problem so far is to wear tight brief underwear with a pair of tight boxers. This makes things hot however.

I've tried bodyglide but have still gotten the problem.

Anyone have this issue and how did you solve it?

calanta · 09-01-2009, 10:18 PM

This does not happen to just men, have you attempted to use any powders to help keep your area/areas dry when n walks? I had to do this for my shoes, no matter which pair I wore I had similar issues (even with thick or thin socks).

Newanderthal · 09-02-2009, 08:00 AM

Underarmor. The end.

jason · 09-03-2009, 06:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Newanderthal

Underarmor. The end.

That is what I was coming in to post. I do not have their underwear, but a shirt of theirs. Awesome shirt.

Someone told me once they use Gold Bond.

**2coastcamper** · 09-07-2009, 02:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Newanderthal

Underarmor. The end.

Exactly.

I have three pair of them. My wife picks on me (friendly like) when I wear them. I call them my "active" underwear. I wear boxers as my everyday underwear, but the athletic boxer briefs when I hike or play sports. They're great. Same thing I wore when I played football. Your problem will go away almost immediately.

failghe · 09-10-2009, 08:19 PM

That is interesting... I recently have been having the same problem with chafing. I switched from boxers back to tighie whities (which the girlfriend hates). The problem went away but I thought it may have been a coincidence. I will have to try the athletic boxer briefs.

Christie · 10-09-2009, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by calanta

This does not happen to just men, have you attempted to use any powders to help keep your area/areas dry when n walks? I had to do this for my shoes, no matter which pair I wore I had similar issues (even with thick or thin socks).

I have to chime in here with total agreement. I usally do the powder which helps up to a point. I would have never thought of underarmor. Do they have similar products for women?

Gopher · 10-09-2009, 07:44 PM

Have you thought about using antiperspirant in those areas? It does make a difference with the chafing and sweating too. It also seems to make the skin tougher and less apt to have problems. But underarmor is good too!

scarynickname · 10-11-2009, 08:09 PM

I've got the same problem. I tried body glide, chamois butter, anti-monkey butt powder and antiperspirant. The only thing I have found that works are the tight boxer breifs from ExOfficio. I might try the un der armor next since they are easier to buy.

MtnManLeap · 02-06-2010, 08:45 PM

Oh Yeah UnderArmor baby.........keeps the chafing at bay .........but if you are on a multi day you gotta keep the groin area clean and pristine. You should still powder

09-01-2009, 08:00 PM	#1
bigiron Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 2	Men's Issue- Chafing I do not want to offend anyone, but I have a problem when I go on hikes sometimes, even more on longer hikes. I am slightly overweight, and most of it seems to be in my thighs. So I tend to get some serious chafing. The only way I have found to solve the problem so far is to wear tight brief underwear with a pair of tight boxers. This makes things hot however. I've tried bodyglide but have still gotten the problem. Anyone have this issue and how did you solve it?

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09-01-2009, 10:18 PM	#2
calanta Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 129	This does not happen to just men, have you attempted to use any powders to help keep your area/areas dry when n walks? I had to do this for my shoes, no matter which pair I wore I had similar issues (even with thick or thin socks).

09-02-2009, 08:00 AM	#3
Newanderthal Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 127	Underarmor. The end.

09-10-2009, 08:19 PM	#6
failghe Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Port Richey, Florida Posts: 344	That is interesting... I recently have been having the same problem with chafing. I switched from boxers back to tighie whities (which the girlfriend hates). The problem went away but I thought it may have been a coincidence. I will have to try the athletic boxer briefs.

10-09-2009, 07:44 PM	#8
Gopher Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 85	Have you thought about using antiperspirant in those areas? It does make a difference with the chafing and sweating too. It also seems to make the skin tougher and less apt to have problems. But underarmor is good too!

10-11-2009, 08:09 PM	#9
scarynickname Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alabama Posts: 15	I've got the same problem. I tried body glide, chamois butter, anti-monkey butt powder and antiperspirant. The only thing I have found that works are the tight boxer breifs from ExOfficio. I might try the un der armor next since they are easier to buy.

02-06-2010, 08:45 PM	#10
MtnManLeap Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 8	Oh Yeah UnderArmor baby.........keeps the chafing at bay .........but if you are on a multi day you gotta keep the groin area clean and pristine. You should still powder