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Can we share our chafing tips?

Postal workers discussion forum. Discuss the day to day life in a Blue Shirt.
cheerful
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Can we share our chafing tips?

Post by cheerful »

I'm normally not bad with chafing, but the heat today has really got me bad.

What's your trick to preventing / treating chafing?

I normally use some long legged boxers with 10% Lycra / Elastane, they're supposed to grip your skin and reduce chafing, but using them and Lanacane (anti chafing gel) wasn't enough for today.
ted_e_bear
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Re: Can we share our chafing tips?

Post by ted_e_bear »

As a cure Bepanthen nappy rash cream to soothe the pain it really does work.
Gasman11
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Re: Can we share our chafing tips?

Post by Gasman11 »

Lube up on petroleum jelly in the morning and take another dollop in rolled up tissue just in case i get caught short when out on my round (for reapplication purposes). does the trick for me. :shock:
SMS1969
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Re: Can we share our chafing tips?

Post by SMS1969 »

Step one bamboo pants work for me. :Very Happy
flatfoot
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Re: Can we share our chafing tips?

Post by flatfoot »

Another one for step one never ride up
postmanpatty
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Re: Can we share our chafing tips?

Post by postmanpatty »

I powder my balls
Villadaft
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Re: Can we share our chafing tips?

Post by Villadaft »

Dr Balls Fresh Bollocks £8 on Amazon
pinstripe
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Re: Can we share our chafing tips?

Post by pinstripe »

ted_e_bear wrote:
18 Jul 2022, 19:27
As a cure Bepanthen nappy rash cream to soothe the pain it really does work.
Sudocream, for nappy rash as well, also acts as a preventative.
postieblueshirt
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Re: Can we share our chafing tips?

Post by postieblueshirt »

Walk like a cowboy...
Dorset Plodder
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Re: Can we share our chafing tips?

Post by Dorset Plodder »

postmanpatty wrote:
18 Jul 2022, 20:43
I powder my balls
Amen to that Mate! :thumbup

Johnsons Baby Powder does the trick for me ... in the "Underpants Area"! :thumbup

Plus once you get home have a shower .... sweat is SALT. Leave it even a little while and it's painfull. Goes to say clean Undercrackers EVERY day. If you check you're shorts/trousers you'll see a White deposit around your Bum... that's SALT. Any wonder why it irritates you? :cuppa
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scoobydo79
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Re: Can we share our chafing tips?

Post by scoobydo79 »

I leave my flies undone and conceal it with a long shirt.
Kenfandango
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Re: Can we share our chafing tips?

Post by Kenfandango »

Stick deodorant on the thighs and other areas. Stops chafing and sweating, I use mitchum and never need to apply more than once a day.

Obviously I choose to do it in public, in uniform
DiamondSmiles
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Re: Can we share our chafing tips?

Post by DiamondSmiles »

Nike Cool compression shorts i would recommend. Never had chafing since using them. Expensive but they work.
Judgee
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Re: Can we share our chafing tips?

Post by Judgee »

Big yes to powdered balls. Do it first thing before you head off to work and if necessary find a private place to reapply some later on. Tried all the gels and creams but they just seem to wear off too quickly. Long legged briefs or boxers can also help! :nana
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crimson king
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Re: Can we share our chafing tips?

Post by crimson king »

Dorset Plodder wrote:
18 Jul 2022, 22:37
postmanpatty wrote:
18 Jul 2022, 20:43
I powder my balls
Amen to that Mate! :thumbup

Johnsons Baby Powder does the trick for me ... in the "Underpants Area"! :thumbup

Plus once you get home have a shower .... sweat is SALT. Leave it even a little while and it's painfull. Goes to say clean Undercrackers EVERY day. If you check you're shorts/trousers you'll see a White deposit around your Bum... that's SALT. Any wonder why it irritates you? :cuppa
Really, really wishing I hadn't just salted my breakfast before reading this top tip from Plodder. :nervous
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