Sore thighs are not just a question of weight or gender: Even (normally) slim women and men can chafe the insides if they are constantly touching while walking. This is not a cosmetic problem as the chafed areas can quickly become infected if left unchecked. However, to prevent this from happening in the first place, there are a few simple tricks that can be used in the summer if you regularly suffer from sore thighs. What these are and how best to treat the chafed areas is explained here.
1. Bodyglide: The idea behind this "anti-chafing" product ("chafing" means "chafing") comes from high-performance sports: triathletes, racing cyclists or marathon runners often suffer from chafed skin due to the long distances they have to cover . To protect the stressed areas, the Bodyglide was invented for men and women. It's waterproof, so it stays on your body even when you're sweating profusely - making it ideal for skin irritations like sore thighs.
2. Cycling shorts: Many women wear skirts or dresses more often in the summer. The protective fabric of long trousers, which normally protects your bare thighs from rubbing, is no longer necessary. However, to avoid sore thighs, there is a simple trick you can use: simply wear comfortable cycling shorts (lace ones are also available) underneath your clothing to minimize friction. There are also extra short models that don't show up even under a tight skirt or dress.
3. Bandelettes: If classic cycling shorts are too warm for you (although this is always a question of the right material), you can also switch to a practical alternative: so-called thigh bands, also known as bandelettes. They are significantly more airy than shandies and are reminiscent of stockings. Here, too, the extra wide lace appliqués really stick to the skin of the thigh with the help of thin silicone strips on the underside, so that they can no longer be chafed when walking.
4. Vaseline
5. Deodorant: Another tool that every woman and man has at home is a deodorant: the active ingredients it contains can not only prevent profuse sweating (and the body vapors that accompany it) but also sore thighs. So-called deodorant sticks with a creamy core are best suited for this. Simply sweep it over the areas that get sore more easily - the protective layer ensures that friction is minimized. Depending on how much you sweat, the effect lasts shorter or longer.
If your thighs are already sore, you should gently clean the affected areas with a pH-neutral soap and a little water so that the skin does not become inflamed. Then dry your legs carefully with a towel - preferably with dabbing movements. You can then cream your skin with a wound protection ointment to support the healing process. Alternatively, you can brew chamomile tea and make a poultice to soothe thighs and relieve pain.
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