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Title: Skin Chafing
Post by: Jonathan L on April 17, 2016, 11:13:12 PM
Does anyone else get skin chafing in the armpits from wearing a sports bra/binding? I'm on the heavier side but I never had this problem when wearing regular bras so I'm thinking the sports bra must be pushing my skin together more in that area. It's getting warmer here too so I'm worried that will make things worse. My skin's already red and a bit painful. Any tips on how to prevent or treat this? I want to start binding more but I'm afraid that'll make things worse :(
Title: Re: Skin Chafing
Post by: cheryl reeves on April 18, 2016, 12:12:05 AM
Baby powder works wonders...
Title: Re: Skin Chafing
Post by: FTMax on April 18, 2016, 05:03:24 AM
I did, especially with new binders. You just have to break in the fabric, or wear a different size.
Title: Re: Skin Chafing
Post by: Jonathan L on April 18, 2016, 11:22:06 AM
Quote from: cheryl reeves on April 18, 2016, 12:12:05 AM
Baby powder works wonders...

That's a good idea. Thanks, Cheryl!

Quote from: FTMax on April 18, 2016, 05:03:24 AM
I did, especially with new binders. You just have to break in the fabric, or wear a different size.

This doesn't seem to be the fabric rubbing against my skin though? It's more that it seems to push my breast tissue up against my arms and the skin there rubs together. Sigh. I guess I will have to see if it gets better or worse over time.
Title: Re: Skin Chafing
Post by: cheryl reeves on April 18, 2016, 02:29:14 PM
Like I said baby powder works wonders..I'm mtf and before I put a bra on I powder first it keeps me from chafing..