heavy sweating, bodyglide, deodorant and antiperspirant

[yoippari]

Back from lurking.

A couple of questions about bodyglide. What exactly does it do? Does it basicly lubricate and protect against chafing? Is it also an antiperspirant/deodorant? Can it be used in conjunction with deodorant?

My only real problem with kilt wearing so far is that when working or in the heat I sweat a lot. I don't really have much chaffing problems but my sweat smells. I need a way to stop it, or at least lessen it. I have always been wary of antiperspirants because I know that sweat is supposed to help regulate your body tempurature. The thing is that I'm not getting *that* hot. So, what are my options?

[Caradoc]

I don't really have much chaffing problems but my sweat smells. I need a way to stop it, or at least lessen it.

Talk to your doc. Heavy odor from sweat means bacteria, not just classic perspiration.

[Kilted KT]

one option is an anti-bacterial brief/boxer made by padagonia. Might help. I used some on my latest Survival trip ( to prevent 7th graders from getting a peek up the kilt) and they were awesome. No heat retention at all, and zero chaffing.

[Riverkilt]

I love the stuff. A lot hotter down here than up in Salem. Hard to explain, it is applied like a deoderant, but is lubricating. Don't think it keeps folks from sweating.

Can say that more than once while still foggy headed in the morning I've applied my Bodyglide to my underarms...comes in a container shaped like many deoderants....I gotta pay closer attention or wait until later in the morning when I'm more awake to apply it.

And....if you're doing a lot of hiking or walking and you're kilted in a regimental way, don't forget to apply some to your fire helmet.

Ron

[David Dalglish]

I managed to locate some in the UK. Its more of a preventative ie. Blister& chafing & dry skin, than a deodorant It does its job well

[BronxKilt]

Back when I ran, I used Body-Glide on several parts of my body. It has no anti-perspire qualities, but it helps skin-to-skin and skin-to-fabric chafing. I have found that a quick layer of stick deodorant between the thighs works nicely in keeping the sweat down and the chafe off, but I cannot recommend re-application anywhere where you might be seen; not at all easy to explain.

I agree that the Patagonia Silk-Weight boxers or boxer-briefs are a great way to stay chafe free and modest around children.

Kilt On Yall,

Kilted in the Bronx

[furrycelt]

I do a fair amount of hiking and backpacking, and always in a kilt (UK Original). Regimental is great, but when I am spending a weekend in the woods hauling a backpack, I like to wear something underneath to control sweat and chaffing. I've heard great things about Patagonia products, but I have not tried them specifically. I've found that most of the new "microfiber" underwear is good for moisture management. REI has a line called "MTS", they are expensive, but they are great. They feel like cotton, but are completely synthetic and do a great job of pulling moisture away from your skin. I also use a microfiber boxerbrief from jockey, it pretty much does the same thing but for alot cheaper.

For added moisture and chaffing control (for regimental or not), I think that medicated powder (like Gold Bond) is perfect for prevention or for recovery from chaffing and such. I know their television ads are scary, but their product is awesome.


(this is a heck of a post to come out of hiding on. i haven't posted in forever. been too busy with a job change and a new baby in the house.)


-ian

[binx]

Bodyglide's great! Its properties are even better when combined with sweat. I've found that applying a moisturizer right after bathing, drying off then applying it, tends to make it's properties last longer. The only problem is when you sit, it can rub off, and needs to be re-applied. Diassapointed that they've discontinued the smaller stick; it fit nicely in the sporran.

binx

[motorman4life]

If you have a lot of funk in your crotch/groin area, particularly after sweating, it is probably not a basic hygene problem, but you likely have a serious fungal or bacterial issue. A fungal problem will often have a vinegar smell while a bacterial issue can range from standard B.O. to a wide range of unwelcome odors.

Either way, it is something you should promptly address and stay on top of. Liberal use of an anti-bacterial soap when showering will help. After showering, always use a fresh clean towel to dry the area completely. Then try a regimen of 3 - 5 days with a quality anti-fungal powder (I have found a spray-on jock-itch powder works best for me) or a light application of anti-fungal cream. In a pinch, the ones for feet will get the job done, but an anti-fungal cream like those marketed for feminine itching should do the trick.

Once you get it beat, you will want to continue with the anti bacterial soap and use the anti-fungal powder at least once a week to keep it under control year-round. In situations where you know you will be under heavy exertion (hiking, heavy labor, etc..) , you may also want to apply a good antiperspirant to the affected area in advance.

Take care of it properly and the odor will subside, plus you'll feel much better.

I should note that if none of this works or if it becomes a recurring problem even after following these steps, you really should see a doctor as you may need some sort of pills to keep it under control.

[smaughazard]

Given the raves given to BodyGlide on this forum, I'll get around to trying it eventually. In the meantime, I've been using a product from the biker arena called AntiMonkeyButt Powder.

http://www.antimonkeybutt.com/

Our company had a booth next to theirs at Daytona Bike Week a couple of years ago, and I came home with several samples. Works pretty well, too.