Chub rub - bloody hell!

[Spaceracers]

I've got chub rub for the first time. Why????

I've never had it before - i'm a bit overweight and my thighs are bigger than I'd like, but this has always been the case and I've never had it before. Why now?!

Seriously though, what do I do? How do I get rid of it? I wore a floaty dress today and now my thighs are red and sore. I never fully appreciated how bad this was!

Agreed re snags. Mine also went at the leg seams meaning I had threads hanging down. They didn't last long at all.

Blimey this thread is a revelation to me. Never ever heard of chub rub and never experienced it. Only started reading the thread because i thought it was a joke one.Absolutely amazed to hear people wearing shorts under dresses because of it! Not to mention special creams for it etc.
A whole new world I never knew about.

I bought my chub rub shorts from Amazon and M&S and been using them for years in warm to very hot weather. I used to use coconut oil before but that was only a temporary solution. Nothing works like the shorts.

I second this. I have one on me at all times in the summer.

I do the same. When any of my tights get a home in the feet or a snag, I cut them down to shorts and wear those under skirts or dresses.

I used to get chub rub really badly to the point I had to use hydrocortisone cream as a teen, but then I took up kickboxing for a number of years and now I do yoga most days and rarely get it despite being a size 14/16. I think it had lengthened my thigh muscles

I can still remember clearly the day I got chub rub for the first time. It was summer 2021, first time I’d been out in a dress and no tights since pre-lockdown (and pre the lockdown stone I put on). Was alright until I went out at lunchtime to enjoy the sun and after walking for one block I realised my thighs were in agony. No shops nearby that sold tights, lube, etc so had to use hand cream I had in my bag, which didn’t really work so I had to keep popping to the loo to reapply. Shorts were ordered that afternoon.

Snags or roll on deodorant

M&S also do culotte slips which are great under longer dresses and not so clingy. Like a petticoat but shorts. Bit more breathable.

I found shorties from Lady B Loves to be much better than Snag

I was at a wedding in the middle of a village with no shop. Agony all day!

Good wedding though.

I had it terribly once on a walk in Thailand. But the end my things were pouring blood and every step was agony.
Never particularly had it before or since despite being fat.
I do wear Snags with dresses out of fear.

@Everythingiscalmfornow don't get too smug, it could get you next!

I'm now wearing long pjs to protect my raw thighs.

Going to try the sloggi and the snags as I can't imagine getting through the summer with them!

I think for me it is an age thing. I seem to sweat more everywhere
I do naturally have a small gap between my thighs (podgy in other areas though so not boasting)
I do start to feel the first twinges/stings of chub rub.
I got this last year and it worked well, on a hot holiday with lots of dresses worn, I also liked the scent

Sudocrem on the sore spots tonight

I'm actually not smug. More surprised really because I've never really had thin thighs.

the pp who suggested cheap thin fabric cycling shorts - yep they’re perfect

there’s no need to spend £££££ on snag at all, and especially not if you disagree with corporate virtue signalling propaganda supporting the mutilation of healthy breasts in young females/trillion dollar big Pharma/medical pathway for life selling people lies.

I occasionally get it too OP. Not sure why it’s sometimes rather than all the time either.

I use Waleda nipple balm. It works really well at creating a barrier so no need for shorts underneath.

Big bloomer company shorts. They are moisture wicking (dont use fabric softener when washing) so they keep you 1degree cooler under dresses.

Another one recommending roll on anti perspiration. Cheap and effective!

It’s not just how thick or thin your thighs are. How wide your hips are also plays a part.

Liquid talc! Asda do one - only a couple of £s - I'm sure others are available. Game changer!

I've just got it for the first time walking around Rome. I didnt realise how sore it can be. I had to wear shorts under my dress today. I've never had it before, either. It's hot and I'm walking a lot but I didn't prepare for this.

@Spaceracers these are lovely and soft and not too hot. Wash well too.

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You can lose weight but it might not fix it

I was nine and half stone and still had chub rub (5'5)

I have other more redeeming features I swear 😆