[pct-l] Taking Care of "The Boys"

[Mike Saenz]

Never chaffed in the "taint" area, but I used to chaff along my upper,
inner thighs.
This was back when I wore cotton "tidy whiteys". I've since changed to a
longer brief of MTS fabric.

Problem solved.

I tried the glide, and it worked well, but I'm the type that can't stand
applying anything greasy on my skin. I'll even avoid sunscreen until I
absolutely need it (and then it's too late). The additional fabric
barrier on my inner thighs, as well as the cooler wicking MTS did the
trick and is SO much more comfortable than the short briefs.

Michael  Saenz
Associate Partner

MVE & Partners, Inc. | Architecture + Planning + Interiors 
Irvine + Oakland + Honolulu

1900 Main Street, Suite 800 | Irvine, California 92614-7318 | T
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From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net
[mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net] On Behalf Of Bill Batchelor
Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2007 8:24 PM
To: pct-l at mailman.backcountry.net
Subject: [pct-l] Taking Care of "The Boys"


Okay, 

Straight to the point. Chafing of private areas.  On long hikes, I get a
rash right... Well, ... In the "taint" zone.  Technically defined as
that
area that taint quite the (front parts) and taint quite the (back
parts)-
that area right between.  I have found body glide works as I suspect
other
"lubes" would. I am looking for a better solution.  I was wondering what
others do or if I am the only one.  Strange subject in public (actually
typed pubic and had to back-space).  However, it needs to be addressed.

I have found this area to be susceptible due to lack of fabric wicking.
I
think a good fabric layer that was really "there" would help.  However,
on
shorts, underwear, etc. there is an air gap where the front fabric
leaves
"the boys" and eventually makes contact again - further back.  I thought
about a thong to get fabric "there", but I am just not pretty enough to
pull
it off.  I am imagining some sort of polyprop under garment that has a
large
opening in the front (like an under wire bra without the wire) that
would in
essence ride up under "the boys" leaving them free in front.  This might
keep the fabric "there" since it would not have the air-gap problem
associated with being lifted away from the body by... "the boys".   Of
course, like a push up bra this might visually give me more credit than
I am
due as I saunter (oh and yes I would saunter) down the trail ...

Strange subject I know, but hey - it's the trail.

BillB (Ezhno)

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