Fight the Friction: Five Ways to Combat Chafing This Summer

We are officially in the midst of summer, which means we are relaxing, vacationing, and yes, sweating more than usual. While sweating profusely may be great for a workout, it’s not so great for your inner thighs, which can suffer from some seriously uncomfortable chafing. Inner thigh chafing is the result of skin rubbing against skin and can cause itchiness, redness, burning, and in extreme cases, blistering. Chafing can occur no matter what size your body is. The only ingredients required are skin, friction, and moisture. Want to know how you can avoid the dreaded “chub rub” this summer? Here are five ways to combat chafing! Put deodorant on your inner thighs This is by far the easiest hack on the list since it doesn’t require you to go out and buy any extra products. Simply take the deodorant you’d normally swipe on your pits, apply it to your thighs, and go! As long as the skin isn’t cut, irritated, or inflamed, you should be fine putting deodorant on the affected area. Try moisture-wicking underwear Underwear made with sweat-wicking fabric is designed to eliminate moisture quickly so you can stay dry even when you’re breaking a sweat. Many brands take […]