Chafing, what a pain in the butt. Have you ever been on a long ride or run and come home in tears because your buttocks/crotch hurt so bad. I remember running my very first ten miler. I got home and said I would never run again. I could barely walk let alone think of ever wanting to go a mile more. Well, I am here to attest that you don't have to hurt anymore. Yeah, you got to get yourself some of this butt butter. I don't think it really matters what brand you go for - they all serve the same purpose. To protect your rear end.
It gets to be a little bit expensive if you are putting in long miles day after day. I found a homemade recipe that might work. I have yet to try this. Let me know if any of you try it out. It just sounds a little greasy to me. And too much grease in your shorts can't be good.
Lubrication is simple.
- Mix up a large vat of petroleum jelly with some antibiotic ointment and some pain reliever ointment. The latter is probably optional, but I use it because I always have.The trick to effective lubrication for a long stage is to use a lot.. Smear the stuff onto the chamois in a large quantity - three fingers worth, minimum. It should feel weird when you put you shorts on. Read more here.
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