Chaffing

Dan_Giant

Does anyone else suffer with chaffing?

Noticed that im getting a bit raw right in my groin. Does anyone have any tips to stop this? Can you get some sort of gel?

alihisgreat

Dan_Giant wrote:

Does anyone else suffer with chaffing?

Noticed that im getting a bit raw right in my groin. Does anyone have any tips to stop this? Can you get some sort of gel?

Chamois Creme:

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/assos-chamois-cream/

I use this stuff.

thegodplato

Udderly Smooth works for me and is cheaper than Assos but everyone is different!

giant_man

Assos for me, always better when put on myself, not the chamois ...

Dan_Giant

Thanks for the suggestions will get some ordered.

team47b

Chafing is where two surfaces rub, decrease friction with lubricants or avoid friction by not allowing surfaces to meet.

People here are the experts on lube, use it as a temporary solution, but also try to address the problem.

Boy Lard

Sudocrem works just as well in my experience and is a lot cheaper.

jgsi

Boy Lard wrote:

Sudocrem works just as well in my experience and is a lot cheaper.

but surely you rely on lard..? and even cheaper?

slowondefy2

Cream helps the symptoms. A cure to the problem might be better fitting shorts or a better fitting saddle (saddle too soft or too wide can cause chafing).

jonomc4

I use emovate - seems to work for me - but biggest problem comes from ballsack rubbing on leg - so against all advice I use skimpy pants underneath to keep my tackle out of the way - works for me (now prepares to be flammed).

bottom_bracket

jonomc4 wrote:

I use emovate - seems to work for me - but biggest problem comes from ballsack rubbing on leg - so against all advice I use skimpy pants underneath to keep my tackle out of the way - works for me (now prepares to be flammed).

I'm with you, just can't bring myself to go commando and little pants don't seem to cause any issues. I reckon some folk just like to feel freer in their shorts :shock:

roypsb

I use Vaseline / Petroleum jelly - very cheap and works for me.

DrKJM

jonomc4 wrote:

I use emovate - seems to work for me - but biggest problem comes from ballsack rubbing on leg - so against all advice I use skimpy pants underneath to keep my tackle out of the way - works for me (now prepares to be flammed).

I'm not having a go at your spelling, but do you mean eumovate? If so, don't use it too regularly as it's a corticosteroid.

Scrumple

Beef dripping...
Save cash on the return by getting the dog to shower you off with some slurps.

bottom_bracket

Scrumple wrote:

Beef dripping...
Save cash on the return by getting the dog to shower you off with some slurps.

that's minging! However I heard that Marmite works best if that's what you like Rover to do :shock:

jonomc4

DrKJM wrote:

jonomc4 wrote:

I use emovate - seems to work for me - but biggest problem comes from ballsack rubbing on leg - so against all advice I use skimpy pants underneath to keep my tackle out of the way - works for me (now prepares to be flammed).

I'm not having a go at your spelling, but do you mean eumovate? If so, don't use it too regularly as it's a corticosteroid.

OK not sure why corticosteroid should be bad? I only use it once in a blue moon for rides over 75 miles otherwise I don't use anything with no issues.

I got the Eumovate from the doctor as I get dry skin (eczema) from time to time.

DrKJM

jonomc4 wrote:

OK not sure why corticosteroid should be bad? I only use it once in a blue moon for rides over 75 miles otherwise I don't use anything with no issues.

It's not really designed for what you are using it for, and prolonged and excessive use can thin the skin and make you MORE prone to skin damage.

Rushmore

apparently putting a loaf of soreen down there stops the chaffing on long rides...