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Chamois butter - yea or nay?

Old 04-11-19, 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by 69chevy
I eat skittles before I ride. I never get chaffed. I conclude skittles are saving my bum.
100% of people who drink orange juice will die.

Something to think about.


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I have ridden double centuries, centuries, and countless 50 miles and under without using any butt butter. At age 50 a switch was flipped, and I am unable to ride 30 miles without it. Doc said it is because my skin no longer produces the amount of oil needed to keep it lubricated.

After using every available butt butter out there, I finally developed my own that lasts all day and night without a need to reapply. If you need it, you need it. If you don't, you don't.
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I use a pea sized dab of Purell each ride, especially commuting on the return trip.

Sometimes also a tiny, tiny bit of bag balm.
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I used one of those stick-type ant-chafe ones-

didn't last long so seemed expensive & a waste of packaging.

Probably fine to put on you nipples for running but you need quite a bit for cycling

so an 8 oz tub for not much more $ is better.
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Old 04-13-19, 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Sojodave
Bodyglide has a product specifically for Cyclist.

I've tried this and the original in blue container. I like the blue better.
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I find that one benefit of the deodorant stick type applicator is that you don't have to touch your genitals and perianal areas and so washing hands or hand sanitizer isn't required.

It's very convenient when changing at the trailhead or parking lot before a ride when soap and water might not be available.


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Originally Posted by TimothyH
Those who need something might want to try Body Glide.

It is a very popular product among runners, tri-athletes, surfers and divers.

It isn't a creme or ointment. It protects the skin against friction, that's all and can be found at running stores, REI, etc.

When I ran a 10k, I learned that you can't wear just any shirt, or your nipples will chafe horribly.

You turned me on to Craft baselayers, which are fantastic. But when I wear one long term, like hours on skis or a long hike, it can chafe my nipples too. It hurts!!

How does this stuff affect technical fabrics? It's a small area so I'm not worried about it being less breathable, I'm worried about whether I'll damage my shirts? Any thoughts?
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Originally Posted by TimothyH
I find that one benefit of the deodorant stick type applicator is that you don't have to touch your genitals and perianal areas and so washing hands or hand sanitizer isn't required.

It's very convenient when changing at the trailhead or parking lot before a ride when soap and water might not be available.


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For what it's worth, I've taken to keeping a pack of baby wipes in the car to clean up when I get back all wet and dusty from a gravel ride, and with sweat in my socks. Not as sterile as sanitizer, but not as harsh on my (ahem, aging) skin.
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Originally Posted by Seattle Forrest
When I ran a 10k, I learned that you can't wear just any shirt, or your nipples will chafe horribly.

You turned me on to Craft baselayers, which are fantastic. But when I wear one long term, like hours on skis or a long hike, it can chafe my nipples too. It hurts!!

How does this stuff affect technical fabrics? It's a small area so I'm not worried about it being less breathable, I'm worried about whether I'll damage my shirts? Any thoughts?
That is bizarre, I used to run 10k runs regularly with a regular t-shirt or soccer jersey on? I guess everyones body is different.

On topic: I use the Body Glide anti chafe stick on the lower edge of my gluteus muscles because that is where I tend to get chafing on very long rides. How do people use chamois butter exactly, same way? Or does chamois butter go on the perineum area? (I've never found the need to apply anything at the perineum area because that area is stationary on the saddle, no chafing occurs).
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Originally Posted by Shimagnolo
I tried chamois cream just once, when a free sample was included in an online bike parts order.
It felt like I was putting on a dirty diaper.
You aren't supposed to roll it into a ball.
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Originally Posted by Seattle Forrest
When I ran a 10k, I learned that you can't wear just any shirt, or your nipples will chafe horribly.

You turned me on to Craft baselayers, which are fantastic. But when I wear one long term, like hours on skis or a long hike, it can chafe my nipples too. It hurts!!

How does this stuff affect technical fabrics? It's a small area so I'm not worried about it being less breathable, I'm worried about whether I'll damage my shirts? Any thoughts?
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I don't care for Chamois Butter, but I do use Butt Shield on 40+ mile rides. It's a roll on, and just doesn't go on like diaper rash cream (Chamois Butter)
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Originally Posted by Lemond1985
"Chamois Butter, over fava beans, with a nice Chianti."
. I use old school chamois, but you have to wash and ketp it clean. No butter for me
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Regarding chafing from tech fabrics, there are significant differences between my various poly wicking tech fabric t-shirts. My lowest price Champion long sleeve UV resistant tees might chafe nipples and moles a bit for some folks. I don't any manboob nipple chafing issues since I was a teenager, but after too many years of sunburns I have various moles on my torso that chafe easily and ooze a bit of bloody serous fluid. I've noticed a few of those spots on my long sleeve Champion tees. (Yeah, yeah, I need to check with a dermatologist, it's on my increasingly long list of old dude medical maintenance stuff. Sheesh. The human body sure wears out quickly. I'm gonna have a word with the manufacturer some day.) So I'm pretty picky about shirts.

The Champion Vapor tees are better, with a slick, smooth, soft and very comfortable wicking fabric that doesn't chafe. Costs around $15-$20, less expensive than Under Armor tees that use similar material. Reinforced neck too. I found a similar tee at Ross or Marshall's that's just as good for about $5, but can't tell what the brand is -- there's an "A" shaped logo and "qwick dry" on the label, made in Egypt.

No problems with the old Pearl Izumi Transfer Minerale fabric, but they don't make those anymore. Too expensive. But you can buy baselayers from the same material from serious mountaineering/hiking shops. The fabric is impregnated with carbon or charcoal and maybe silver to resist odors longer. The material is more like a tight knit, thin but slightly spongy feeling, very stretchy and incredibly comfy in all weather, hot or cold, damp or dry. Puts most wicking fabrics to shame, including merino wool, but it's pricey stuff.
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