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Under boob sweat chaffing 🫣

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dontcomeatme · 19/06/2025 08:29

Posting in AIBU because in all seriousness, where do I post about under boob sweat 😅

I'm a curvy woman who is currently breastfeeding and still carrying a bit extra weight after giving birth. I have to wear a bra 24/7 due to leaking but with this heat I am struggling!
Went for a lovely family walk yesterday and my bra has destroyed me, it was super warm I was sweating and I have a big bust. The chub rub is sore. I would normally just go braless for a little to help it heal but that's not an option at the moment.

Any suggestions to help it heal faster/better even with a constant sweaty bra on? Sorry for TMI. Or any way of preventing it happening again? I use talc normally but this weather is too much. Its on the top of my stomach and the underneath part of my boobs. I've just put a soft sports bra on for now.

Under boob sweat chaffing 🫣
Under boob sweat chaffing 🫣
OP posts:
YellowGrey · 19/06/2025 09:03

I use lanacane anti chafing gel.

Livingthebestlife · 19/06/2025 09:01

Mix Canesten with Hydrocortisone cream together and rub on area, the pain and soreness will be relieved immediately.

Whistlingformysupper · 19/06/2025 09:01

You need to use the type of thing runners use to prevent chafing.

I think there is one called Bodyglide.

Its a common issue even slimmer people can encounter - if you run long distances clothing can chafe everywhere.

ZiggyZowie · 19/06/2025 09:00

If it gets smelly and infected then Athletes Foot Powder.

I was told by doctor it's the same type of fungal infection under boobs as for feet.
The powder really helps heal the skin.

Then you need prevention, i e. Amazon sell under boobs anti chafing pads that go under your bra

goingtotown · 19/06/2025 08:58

Muslin facial cloths under the boob.

Caterina99 · 19/06/2025 08:57

Once it’s healed up - roll on antiperspirant under boobs definitely helps prevent it.

I had some for ages that wouldn’t go. Athletes foot cream shifted it instantly so it was clearly fungal related

Seeline · 19/06/2025 08:57

Yes - canestan cream (the athletes foot one) will clear it up quickly. I also use a squirt of my anti perspirant under my boobs in very hot weather.
Sympathies - it can get so sore

Coffeeishot · 19/06/2025 08:54

Coffeeishot · 19/06/2025 08:49

I'd put sudocreame on it id also suggest canestan cream over night ,then you can buy liquid talc its good for changing, or just use roll on deodorant once its healed.

I meant chaffing sorry,

TeenLifeMum · 19/06/2025 08:54

I spray my antiperspirant under my boobs.

MrsClatterbuck · 19/06/2025 08:52

FetchezLaVache · 19/06/2025 08:47

Go to the pharmacy and ask for the Canesten that treats sweat rash. As a fellow under-boob-sweater, I feel you! That stuff is a life-saver.

Yes to this. It definitely works. I sometimes also use Muslim cloths under my boobs kept in place by my bra. So no skin touching skin. I buy the Botanic ones in boots

Coffeeishot · 19/06/2025 08:49

I'd put sudocreame on it id also suggest canestan cream over night ,then you can buy liquid talc its good for changing, or just use roll on deodorant once its healed.

FetchezLaVache · 19/06/2025 08:47

Go to the pharmacy and ask for the Canesten that treats sweat rash. As a fellow under-boob-sweater, I feel you! That stuff is a life-saver.

CharlotteCChapel · 19/06/2025 08:46

Medicated talc is also useful. I also use DH's anti dandruff shampoo if it smells.

Dangermoo · 19/06/2025 08:45

Bless you. Vaseline, as a start.

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SumUp · 19/06/2025 08:43

It may be worth showing your pharmacist. Most have a private room you can use.

If you are sure it isn’t a fungal infection, wash the area, pat it dry and use nappy cream overnight to help heal it.

You can buy an anti chafing product called Body Glide. I found some online for about £16.

Some women put underarm antiperspirant on under their boobs but this is something I have never done.

And sympathies, it’s one of the downsides of big boobs!

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