Chub rub before periods

[Binglebong]

I think I'm basically asking if I'm normal here! A few days before periods I suddenly get appalling chub rub, even with fairly high jeans. The only thing I can do is wear shorts underneath all trousers. Has anyone else come across this?

[Binglebong]

Guessing I'm alone in this then but bumping for a different crowd.

[dreadisabaddog]

I get it badly during and after but not before. Probably not helpful

[pottypotamus]

What is chub rub?

[rollonretirementfgs]

How does that work? Water retention do you think??

[RagzRebooted]

Not the same, but I seem to get a sore bum crack in the week before my period. Like sweaty and sore, despite showering the same amount as usual. Gone after period. Very odd. Hormones are annoying.

[Binglebong]

We really do get the shitty end of the stick being women. No idea if it's water retention or what but it bloody hurts! I think my skin just goes hyper sensitive.

Chub rub is when your thighs rub together and hurt/bleed.

[EBearhug]

I would assume water retention. I get puffy ankles and a thicker waist with it. Then pretty much overnight - all gone.

[Binglebong]

That would make sense. I'm obese so not surprising if I'm not noticing weight gain.