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Way, Way Tmi... Er... Chafing: A Funny (?) Story

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ouroborous    519

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I'm absolutely speechless. Mark this one on the calendar.

*laugh* Seriously? I didn't even use any naughty words, just hinted at crazy-good-times! I thought you were made of sterner stuff ;)

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LadyIvy    159

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Good topic. How long has this been going on? Stop and think, did it start to happen shortly after you started working out? Did it start after you started a particular workout? Do you live in a really humid environment? I have a couple of recommendations. Shower immediately after a workout. If you can change your underwear twice a day, do it. If you changed laundry detergents, switch back. Try to find clothes that make you *ahem* "adjust" less often. How do I know this? My husband is forced to wear a full army uniform no matter what the temperature is (and we live in TX). He calls it swamp crotch. ;) Good luck! I hope you feel better soon!

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ouroborous    519

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Good topic. How long has this been going on? Stop and think, did it start to happen shortly after you started working out? Did it start after you started a particular workout? Do you live in a really humid environment? I have a couple of recommendations. Shower immediately after a workout. If you can change your underwear twice a day, do it. If you changed laundry detergents, switch back. Try to find clothes that make you *ahem* "adjust" less often. How do I know this? My husband is forced to wear a full army uniform no matter what the temperature is (and we live in TX). He calls it swamp crotch. ;) Good luck! I hope you feel better soon!

Thanks for the advice. Part of the reason I saw the doctor (and got the full STD screen) was that I realized that this has been going on for a LONG time, which worried me. Since the discomfort is mild... somewhere between an itch and a slight chafing/burning feeling... I paid it no heed. Now that I know it's not anything serious, I am definitely open to figuring out the cause, since there's no need to live in pain (in the "junk" or anywhere else). I almost wonder if there haven't been some dietary causes, too; my nutrient levels are all good (according to the massive bevy of blood screens my doc just did), but maybe I have a mild food allergy or something. Or, it could all just be topical -- ill-fitting clothing, or something. I shower and wear clean clothes every day, and I haven't changed my bathing products or laundry detergent for a long, long time, so I doubt it's a sensitivity or allergy to that.

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ouroborous    519

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I'm just curious why the soreness is on the underside. :o

My suspicion is because that's how I... er... dress. I'm NOT going to go into that level of anatomical detail :)

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Star1221    270

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My suspicion is because that's how I... er... dress. I'm NOT going to go into that level of anatomical detail :)

Zipper... I'll say it lol

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Lissa    2,631

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*laugh* Seriously? I didn't even use any naughty words, just hinted at crazy-good-times! I thought you were made of sterner stuff ;)

Oh, I am made of sterner stuff. Working in a prison definitely kicks the sissy-girl out of you. But, this is still a g-rated forum. I couldn't find anything to say in response to your post that I thought would stay within TOS guidelines.

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Lissa    2,631

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Oh, except maybe Whoo Hoo! ;)

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ouroborous    519

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Still too soon. I tried just changing my pants (slightly looser) and underwear (snugger and 'smoother') yesterday and it... SEEMS a little less today. But I'm guessing that if I've sort of "rubbed myself raw" over a period of weeks or months, it will take more than a day to fix things. I'll do the same clothing changes today, and if things seem to be on the mend, I'll make a habit of it. If not, I may try some of the other suggestions!

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Smoggy    152

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I have been cackling away at this thread - thanks for the belly laughs folks. BTW if you get some arnica tabs, it is amazing for speeding up healing from wounds, chafing, bruising, etc hope your junk gets better soon ... :-D

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Nanny3Kids    8

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Try putting a little corn startch on when you get dressed, it isnt going to hurt you it is very soft and wont cause any friction. Hope you feel better soon :-)

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Cherrybomb    54

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My suspicion is because that's how I... er... dress. I'm NOT going to go into that level of anatomical detail :)

It's okay, my imagination has it all worked out. Poor Mr. Happy. :lol:

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Willow216    91

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Monkey but Cream and powder works wonders on my baby neice and nephew so I'm sure I'm positive it will help your "um" Sensitive areas. LOL

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