This may not be very tasteful, but it's a real life question and an ongoing problem for me. I am 48 y/o, have been running for 25 years or so, and continue to have problems with nipple irritation. I have tried Bandaids (they don't stay on very long if you're really sweating) lubes and creams (they thin and run when you get hot) and different kinds of shirts (then all seem to irritate when the get wet and heavy). I do have reddish hair and very pale, wimpy skin that gets hacked off easily. Anyone have a practical solution? Adhesive tape would just irritate the h-ll out the skin. Have thought of this liquid bandage stuff but it's got camphor and such in it, and I'm not sure how that would be for applying in sensitive areas. All responses appreciated. If you've ever bled after a long run, you'll know what I'm talking about. Thanks!
I've been using Desitin, which says it's for diaper rash. It has zinc oxide and talc in a base of thick cod-liver oil. It's hard to wash off, even with soap. The talc and zinc oxide seem to allow the fabric to slide enough that I have very little irritation. It does stain the shirts a little if you slop it on thick. Smells like a baby's butt!
This may not be very tasteful, but it's a real life question and an ongoing problem for me. I am 48 y/o, have been running for 25 years or so, and continue to have problems with nipple irritation. <snip>
You could try ultra-purified lanolin products that are used by breastfeeding mothers. Really, no kidding! I used to be a breastfeeding cousellor.
There are two, PureLan 100 and Lansinoh. You should be able to find them in the baby section of a drugstore or Walmart. They are very thick and form a moisture barrier on the skin. I have a bunch of samples so I use them on my face in the winter.
I already posted one reply, but had another thought while running this morning. Dr. Scholl's sells pads for corns--they're small (maybe 3/4" long), kind of football shaped, and have a hole in the middle. I think they have a stronger adhesive since heat and sweat builds up inside a shoe. You may want to try those. Plus, it virtually guarantees you'll never get corns on your nipples. :-P
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This may not be very tasteful, but it's a real life question and an ongoing problem for me. I am 48 y/o, have been running for 25 years or so, and continue to have problems with nipple irritation. I have tried Bandaids (they don't stay on very long if you're really sweating) lubes and creams (they thin and run when you get hot) and different kinds of shirts (then all seem to irritate when the get wet and heavy). I do have reddish hair and very pale, wimpy skin that gets hacked off easily. Anyone have a practical solution? Adhesive tape would just irritate the h-ll out the skin. Have thought of this liquid bandage stuff but it's got camphor and such in it, and I'm not sure how that would be for applying in sensitive areas. All responses appreciated. If you've ever bled after a long run, you'll know what I'm talking about. Thanks!
I already posted one reply, but had another thought while running this morning. Dr. Scholl's sells pads for corns--they're small (maybe 3/4" long), kind of football shaped, and have a hole in the middle. I think they have a stronger adhesive since heat and sweat builds up inside a shoe. You may want to try those. Plus, it virtually guarantees you'll never get corns on your nipples. :-P
I suggest that liquid battery acid that eats off the corns. Use it for a few weeks, and no more nipples to bother you.
you men must be wimps. i never read about women complaining of these issues.
they just tough it out.
no, they have much tougher nipples from hubby and baby sucking on them, playing with them bouncing them, fondling them, licking them... damn, I gotta go do something.
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I already posted one reply, but had another thought while running this morning. Dr. Scholl's sells pads for corns--they're small (maybe 3/4" long), kind of football shaped, and have a hole in the middle. I think they have a stronger adhesive since heat and sweat builds up inside a shoe. You may want to try those. Plus, it virtually guarantees you'll never get corns on your nipples. :-P
I had the same thought, but glad someone else mentioned it first!
The Callus Cushions have bigger holes. Also look for store brand of the same items. And they're round-football shape, not oval! bj
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you men must be wimps. i never read about women complaining of these issues.
they just tough it out.
....as they're wearing a sports bra which usually tends to hold the breasts in close and allows for about ZERO motion over the nipples and therefore zero irritation...and no, I'm not making this up, I've heard this both from my wife and a good (female) friend of mine... (c;
