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Where are my plus sized/curvy girls?

aegrimmaegrimm member
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I'm a size 13/14. I'm 5'11" and was 195 pounds prior to the baby. I'm a big girl, but only slightly "overweight" (as far as BMI is concerned).

When I wear a skirt my thighs rub together and, by the end of the day, it's PAINFUL. I actually have two spots where they are rubbed raw from the skirt I wore on Wednesday.

I can't wear pantyhose most of the time because I live in Phoenix where it is hot, hot, HOT. How do you girls prevent this?

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  • tklmechris98tklmechris98
    Monistat makes a Chafing relief powder gel.  You put this all over your inner thighs and it really helps with the rubbing and its horrible effects!
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  • future mrs. jimenezfuture mrs. jimenez
    shapewear underwear from motherhood maternity - they're little spandex shorts - I have the same problem and wore skirts/dresses very little throughout pregnancy
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  • SamsMom91SamsMom91
    Baby powder.  Also, Monistat makes an anti-chaffing powder cream that is wonderful (it is clear but goes on a powdery consistency).  Keep it in your purse and apply when needed.  Moisture is the enemy, so keep things as dry as possible. 
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  • livijean21livijean21
    I think they make "shorts" out of slip material.  Remember slip peeps used to wear under their skirts??  :)  I know they used to make these for that purpose but not sure where you can get them.  But I would think they would be by pantyhose or slips.  Hope this helps Big Smile
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  • SamsMom91SamsMom91

    imagetklmechris98:
    Monistat makes a Chafing relief powder gel.  You put this all over your inner thighs and it really helps with the rubbing and its horrible effects!

    We totally think alike.....

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  • gigglez178gigglez178
    I live in Phoenix too and latley it's been kinda chilly. I was a size 13 when I found out I was pregnant i'm 5'0 and was 140...I only wear jeans b'cuz of the stretchies on my calves....:(
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  • NennifreNennifre
    Just wear a pair of spandex shorts. That's what I do.
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  • AdamsWife08AdamsWife08

    I have the same problem even when I'm not pregnant.  I have found this amazing stuff called "body glide" that basically creates a barrier anywhere you apply it.  It works amazing!  I suggest this.

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  • JLG95JLG95
    cornstarch baby powder
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  • aegrimmaegrimm member
    You ladies are amazing. I am going to try all of those suggestions. Thank you!
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  • mmttcmmttc

    I trained and did a 1/2 marathon summer 08'. This is a problem for runners not only on the legs, but also bra straps and shoes (blisters).

    The best thing I found is a product called "Body Glide". They sell it at running stores and places like REI. It is fantastic! I still use it all the time on my feet if I wear shoes that might cause a blister.  Had to wear new fancy shoes for a wedding last month and didn't get one blister even with swelling feet.

     

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  • Tonya_GTonya_G member
    Baby powder. Either that, or if it's not a tight, form fitting skirt (more A line), I'll wear a pair of skin tight shorts underneath.
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  • Soon2BMrsWileySoon2BMrsWiley member
    imageAdamsWife08:

    I have the same problem even when I'm not pregnant.  I have found this amazing stuff called "body glide" that basically creates a barrier anywhere you apply it.  It works amazing!  I suggest this.

    Ditto.  DH discovered this (he's a coach) a couple of years ago and its a life saver.  I used it back when I was running.

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  • Smileygirl75Smileygirl75 member
    I wear bike shorts or old, cut-off leggings under all my skirts, pregnant or not.
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  • Shana051008Shana051008 member
    So this is not my board yet, but I have been lurking the past couple of days because I can't wait to come to 3rd Trimester!  You can also purchase Spanx (not sure about the spelling) they are like spandex shorts simply for this purpose.  Hope that helps!
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  • Reblo3Reblo3
    imagemmttc1:

    I trained and did a 1/2 marathon summer 08'. This is a problem for runners not only on the legs, but also bra straps and shoes (blisters).

    The best thing I found is a product called "Body Glide". They sell it at running stores and places like REI. It is fantastic! I still use it all the time on my feet if I wear shoes that might cause a blister.  Had to wear new fancy shoes for a wedding last month and didn't get one blister even with swelling feet.

     

     With the Body Glide (never heard of it till now) if you use it with shoes that cause a blister does it make them slip off more?

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  • cchill01cchill01 member
    Body Glide!!!  You can get it at Dicks/Sports Authority.  Runners/Triatheletes etc use it to keep legs and arms from rubbing.  You rub it on like deodorant.
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