Could Your Underwear Be Causing Chafing?
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Let’s talk about a sneaky cause of chafing: your underwear.
Hi, I’m Madame Sweat, a personal hygiene expert and product developer for Kaia Naturals. If you’re dealing with redness, irritation, or skin rubbing in your thigh or groin area—even when it’s not hot out—it could be your underwear’s fault.
What’s Actually Causing the Chafing?
Seams: Lace or stiff stitching can rub against skin with every step, acting like fine-grain sandpaper.
Waistbands: Too tight? That pressure creates constant friction. Too loose? The fabric bunches and rubs.
Material: Cotton may feel soft, but it holds onto moisture. That combo of damp fabric and friction is a recipe for discomfort.
Fit: Whether too tight or too loose, ill-fitting underwear leads to fabric movement—and that’s when chafing happens.
How to Fix It:
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Choose moisture-wicking fabrics like bamboo
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Look for seamless construction to reduce rubbing
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Make sure your fit is snug, not suffocating
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Apply anti-chafing balm before workouts or long days out
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Change out of sweaty underwear quickly
Your underwear should support your comfort—not sabotage it.
