Chub rub shorts. Do they work?

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And do you wear knickers underneath or just the shorts??

Yes! I’ve had a few but my favourite are the snag tights ones as they’re the lightest that I’ve tried so you don’t overheat. I always wear pants underneath

Thanks. I need to invest!

Yes they work but for me there's a balance between length that stays down and length that shows on most dresses although that probably depends on the shape of your thighs.

I wear pants under because of seam placement - and material for my non-cotton ones (from Lidl of all places).

Bit of a warmth penalty but worth it to prevent bleeding sores for me.

Agreed, the Snag ones are brilliant

Another vote for Snag ones. Brought cheap cycling shorts a few years back and they did nothing to help. Snag ones work though.

Mitchum roll on on your thighs is a game changer. Not a single raw chafe since I’ve been using this, and summer used to be agony. I’m not even particularly porky either, my thighs still rubbed at a size 8 (those were the days)

M&S anti chafing shorts are good too

Snag tights are the best ones I’ve bought. Will now wear dresses and skirts where for years I avoided them

I wear m&s ones as knickers and yes, completely life changing. I never wore dresses in summer before this discovery.

No cropped tops here! Thanks.

Snag shorts are a game-changer. I wear skirts and dresses without fear now.

@riotlady

Yes! I’ve had a few but my favourite are the snag tights ones as they’re the lightest that I’ve tried so you don’t overheat. I always wear pants underneath

Yes to this. I wear the snag ones and have a couple of bright coloured pairs which will show under my shorter dresses. I don't mind that at all but on the other hand I did hear MIL refer to "those strange pants that Freezer wears" on a call to DH the other day so I might rethink.

I don't like the nylon-y fabric of chub rub shorts so I prefer to cut old leggings to cycling short length.

None. I use liquid talc and it's fantastic! I'm in Spain, I wear a lot of skirts and dresses and any extra layers - shorts etc - would be horrendous.

I'm a large sweaty mess and liquid talc is excellent. Put on after my shower in the morning and I can go all day and party all night without reapplying.

@ChubbyBroccoli If you don’t like the nylon sort (I don’t either), Sainsbury’s do some cotton ones that are comfy and stay put.

I've just bought some wirarpa ones (described by them as boy shorts, or safety shorts) because they were cotton I've found them really good, and, partly because I don't need to wear knickers under them, they seem much cooler than the other ones I've tried.

I wear Sainsbury's cycling shorts (£10) work perfectly. Yes to knickers

I bought some from The Big Bloomer company (terrible name!) about five years ago. They are truly wonderful: light, stay put, don't roll up or down or pinch. I think they're even available on Amazon now too. Mine are in their fifth summer and no signs of holes or wear and tear. They are absolutely revolutionary.

I’m pregnant and the Snag shorts have been a game-changer this summer. Highly recommend!

I use Snag ones. They’re light weight and sat in place well.

Can I recommend Body Glide for chub rub.

Not sticky or smelly and completely works every time. I used to get it so bad that I would bleed. It’s not a problem now.

Got some snag ones, completely changed my summer!

@Marshmon

M&S anti chafing shorts are good too

Yes i agree. I went for the 16-18 (i'm more 14-16) and they stay in place well. Can see an outline when i sit down but that is because of my thigh. Not the shorts!

I have Snag ones and find them great. Interesting to read from @FindMeInTheSunshine here that Wirapa do them 👍 Their everyday type knickers are the best I’ve ever found. They are so comfortable and seem to look and feel like new forever! Given that, I must try their ‘safety shorts’ (what a name 🤣😂).