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| Andy Bernard from The Office Photo obtained from here |
If you've been running for any length of time, then you've probably experienced some type of nipple chafing. Personally, I only find this to be a problem during really hot, humid days, really wet, rainy days, and on long runs. While I haven't experienced any bleeding, I have come home to some pretty raw nipples, which can cause an inordinate amount of pain during that post-run shower. You know what I'm talking about.
So, what are we to do?
I know a lot of people recommend wearing technical t-shirts, but I haven't really found this solution to help that much. So, the following is a list of potential solutions. As with everything, you need to experiment and see what works for you. Here we go:
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| Scotch Tape From: scotchbrand.com |
Bodyglide: Bodyglide seems to be extremely popular among runners. I use Bodyglide for my nipples on shorter runs, and I use it on other areas that are prone to chafing for my longer runs. Runningwarehouse.com has the following description of Bodyglide:
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| Bodyglide From: runningwarehouse.com |
Don't let friction and blisters slow you down. Simply swipe mess-free BodyGlide to chafe-prone areas and get going. Keep a couple canisters at home, in your gym bag or wherever you get ready for your workouts. Protects against blisters, chafing, rash, and rubbing. All-natural non-petroleum base is safe for technical fabrics and wetsuits. Glides on with no mess
Sheer Spot Bandages: I'll be honest, Sheer Spot Bandages is my go-to anti-nipple chafing technology. These bandages can be purchased at any CVS and, I'm sure, at any place that has a pharmacy section. At $2.99 for 100 bandages, this is a spectacular deal. Here's a description from the CVS website:
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| Sheer Spot Bandages From: CVS Pharmacy |
Breathable protection for small wounds. Non-stick absorbent pad won't stick to wound for gentle removal. Long lasting adhesive that helps bandage stay on. Sterile. Latex free. Sterile. All one size: 100 - 7/8 inch spots.
What I like about the Sheer Spot Bandages is that they fit right over the nipple without going onto the rest of the chest area. Furthermore, the non-stick absorbent pad holds onto the skin perfectly on really, really wet runs. It also comes off extremely easily and without any pain. To be honest, I sometimes accidentally forget to take it off after a run because I can't even feel it. So, if you're a hairy dude or dislike ripping something sticky off of your nipple or dislike the feeling of Bodyglide, I recommend trying Sheer Spot Bandages.
Don't be like Andy Bernard. Solve the problem before you have blood on your shirt.
I'm a band-aid guy myself. I haven't tried the spots before since I was worried the smaller contact area would cause them to fall off. I'll give them a shot. I usually have to take the regular band-aids off in the shower because the water helps reduce hair loss.
ReplyDeleteI'm pretty sure I didn't suffer from nipple chaffing until I read this post. I've been incepted! A little petroleum jelly pre-run has solved it for now.
ReplyDeleteOn a side note, I notice that Body Glide boasts a "All-natural non-petroleum base." Is there something wrong with petroleum?
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