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Chafing: glide, shorts choice, and laundry discipline
Thighs remember friction longer than mountains remember footprints.
April 22, 20261 min read
Chafing: glide, shorts choice, and laundry discipline
Anti-chafe sticks or petroleum jelly on hot spots before walking beats treating raw skin after.
Seam placement matters; test long walks at home in the exact underwear and shorts combo.
Salt and sweat amplify friction; rinse when you can and change out of wet clothes quickly.
If redness appears, treat early; open wounds invite infection in summer heat.
Body glide is cheap confidence—pack a travel size.
Body glide is cheap confidence—pack a travel size.
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