Also if you haven't had any need for a creme in the past maybe the pad in your shorts has outlived its useful life. Might be time for new shorts. I used Chamois Butt'r for years. My LBS was out so I bought a tube of Assos, but don't really like the menthol feel. I only use it for 4+ hour rides. Been riding mostly without it so far this year with no chafing problems. I also have 4 pairs of short and 2 knickers that I rotate, and all get washed after every ride.