find a store log in search view cart Shop Why Body Glide® Balms Blog Our Story Support Men’s Chafing Home / Why Body Glide® Balms / Men's Chafing Men's Chafing When you move or exercise, certain parts of your body rub against each other or your clothing. Areas like your chest & nipples, underarms, thighs, buttocks, and feet are all prone to friction, couple this friction with a hot or humid environment or moisture from sweat and these areas will wear down over time causing chafing. Follow our in-depth guide below to learn what causes chafing, how to prevent and treat the most common forms of chafing in men. Nipple Chafing Guys might be surprised to know that it’s not just women who deal with nipple pain. Nipple chafing is common among elite marathoners, body-builders, avid joggers and even surfers and body-boarders who fail to wear their rash guards. Chafing of the skin is defined as “red, sore skin caused by friction and moisture”.Technically known as a fissure of the nipple, nipple chafing is caused by irritation of one or both nipples due to pressure or friction usually from clothing. Why Does Nipple Chafing Occur? What Does Nipple Chafing Look Like? How To Prevent Nipple Chafing? How To Get Rid of Nipple Chafing? Underarm Chafing One of the most common areas for chafing, underarm or armpit chafing is caused by a combination of friction, dry skin and sweat. This type of chafing is caused by irritation of the sensitive skin between your arms and your torso. Underarm chafing is common among athletes, overweight individuals, those who work in hot and humid environments, and anyone who does repetitive or strenuous motions for extended periods of time (warehouse & construction workers, chefs, firefighters, etc…). Shaving your underarms is also a potential cause for chafing, as your hair slowly grows back it is coarse in the early stages which can cause irritation. Why Does Underarm Chafing Occur? What Does Underarm Chafing Look Like? How To Prevent Underarm Chafing? How To Get Rid of Underarm Chafing? Groin Chafing Along with areas like your nipples and underarms, groin chafing is caused by a combination of friction and moisture. This type of chafing is caused by irritation of the very sensitive skin between your groin and thighs. Groin chafing is common among runners, surfers, bikers, overweight individuals, those who work in hot and humid environments, as well as many sports enthusiasts. However, while the most common cause for groin chafing is due to repetitive motions like running or exercise, irritation can develop in this area due to other conditions not related to exercise. Skin with a crusty border may indicate a fungus infection also known as jock-itch. A bacterial infection known as folliculitis may develop in some individuals that is also often mistaken for chafing. As a general rule if the skin irritation is persistent, recurring, or if you notice drainage or persistent itching coming from the affected area, seek help from a medical professional right away. Why Does Groin Chafing Occur? What Does Groin Chafing Look Like? How to Prevent Groin Chafing? How to Treat Groin Chafing? Butt Chafing The easiest way to think about butt chafing is that it is similar to a rash, like diaper rash that many babies experience. It is a redness of the skin that forms because of constant friction back and forth between two spaces. In this case, it happens to be the space between your butt cheeks or along the bottom portion of your butt where it meets your upper leg or thigh. Why Does Butt Chafing Occur? What Does Butt Chafing Look Like? How to Prevent Butt Chafing How to Get Rid of Butt Chafing? Feet Chafing and Blisters A blister is a small pocket of fluid that forms on your feet either due to excessive walking, exercise or improperly fitting shoes. Why Do Foot Blisters Occur? How To Prevent Foot Blisters? How To Get Rid of Foot Blisters? Body Glide® Anti Chafe/Anti Blister Balms Contact Us Policies Privacy Policy Return & Refund Policy Terms and Conditions Site Links Shop Why Body Glide® Balms Blog Our Story Support FAQs Find a Store © 2021 Body Glide LLC. All rights reserved. Website Design by Jordan Crown back to top