Replacing the trousers

[UmAnOnion]

I had the same problem when I was a child. The friction of my thighs ate holes in my pant legs and also in my boxer shorts.

My mother used to claim that I had teeth down there.

[longshadows]

Yes, I know well what you're talking about. As a boy who didn't wear jeans, because they were cut too tight for my build, I had to wear "slacks" which wore out right below the crotch. (My mother used to have to patch them--ugh!). Later, as I slimmed down, I wore jeans and had no further problem with "crotch rot!"

Now, however, as I begin to wear kilts, I find that my thighs do indeed still rub together and it's compounded by the fact that my scrotum, which used to be kept in check by a pair of cotton briefs is now caught between them! Not that my jewels are getting crushed, but I'm wondering how this will play out come summer, when things get warmer! Is there potential for "crotch rot" in the form of a rash?

(Ah, the topics we get into on this forum!!!)

[bubba]

Much less potential for problems actually since moisture isn't trapped there. Just use a bit of BodyGlide to eliminate chaffing and I think you'll find you are much more comfortable.

[davedove]

Now, however, as I begin to wear kilts, I find that my thighs do indeed still rub together and it's compounded by the fact that my scrotum, which used to be kept in check by a pair of cotton briefs is now caught between them! Not that my jewels are getting crushed, but I'm wondering how this will play out come summer, when things get warmer! Is there potential for "crotch rot" in the form of a rash?

If your upper thighs rub together, you will either have to have some sort of cloth between them, like long boxer briefs or compression shorts, or you need to invest in some Bodyglide to ease the friction. Otherwise, if you do much walking, you will rub yourself raw between the legs and that is NOT a pleasant sensation (I speak from experience).

[Southern Breeze]

Most sporting goods and bike shops sell Bodyglide. If you can't find it in your area, their website has a list of dealers.
http://www.bodyglide.com/

[UmAnOnion]

i find a healthy dose of baby powder serves the same purpose for me - just have to make sure to shake off all the excess before putting on my shoes and heading out the door. If not it looks like you really bad dandruff down below which is NOT appealing to most...

[longshadows]

Hey, I have fallen in love with wearing a kilt because I don't have any cloth between my legs. That said, I'd like to learn the experience of folks who have used BodyGlide and/or talcum power. How well to each hold up over the course of the day, etc.?

Thanks!

[bubba]

I've tried baby powder, it doesn't hold up over the course of the day. BodyGlide, on the other hand, is less messy and does the job well all day.

[Retro Red]

I'd like to learn the experience of folks who have used BodyGlide and/or talcum power. How well to each hold up over the course of the day, etc.?

Having tried both, I find BodyGlide lasts MUCH longer than powder. It'll really give you a "leg up" on preventing chafing. And you don't have to slather on the BodyGlide (like I first thought) for it to be effective, either. I find it holds up well in hot, sweaty weather, too, & as a native of Phoenix, Arizona, when I'm talking hot weather, I'm meaning like 1-meter away from Hell - H-O-T HOT! (Will someone PLEASE send us some rain - we're on day 136 w/o rain!!! That's extreme even for here...)