Those tight short things bikers and b-ball players wear

[MC Fatigue]

I'm curious... You know those usually black tight shorts that basketball players and bikers often wear? Are those to stop your thighs from rubbing against each other and getting rashes?

I have that problem - but nothing I've tried (well, one really annoying method does work - but I won't describe it) has ever helped. If I do too much running or even walking around, I get annoying rashes on my thighs...

I'm curious if these shorts help... and if anyone here uses them... what people might suggest - like a better type of fabric, or brand...

thanks.

[RubenDouglas]

Re: Those tight short things bikers and b-ball players wear

dont think there made for it specifically but im sure theyd work.

the dwyane wade style with the padding seem like quite a bit for me to wear. id just stick to spandex style undershorts

[Herbsinator]

Re: Those tight short things bikers and b-ball players wear

I think you are thinking of compression shorts. You are probably going to want to buy from this brand: underarmour.com

Cyclists wear shorts that have padding in the taint area. So those probably aren't going to be what you need.

[RubenDouglas]

Re: Those tight short things bikers and b-ball players wear

Cyclists wear shorts that have padding in the taint area. So those probably aren't going to be what you need.

wade has shorts with padding everywhere... I wonder if stern will make those illegal soon.. seems like everyone would want those... same with those bullet proof vest style padded things

[The C]

Re: Those tight short things bikers and b-ball players wear

I think you are thinking of compression shorts. You are probably going to want to buy from this brand: underarmour.com

Cyclists wear shorts that have padding in the taint area. So those probably aren't going to be what you need.

When would padding for the taint ever be a bad idea?

What I found was that switching from a very loose boxer short to a slightly tighter pair( is it really a pair?) stopped my chaffing.

Although I suppose thats nearly the same as the elastic shorts he is asking about...

[ehh]

Re: Those tight short things bikers and b-ball players wear

Compression shorts work like a charm, I highly recommend them.

I never wore them in HS but once I started playing in college I had to wear them cause you play so much. I definitely had the rubbing/rash problems my freshman year and compression shorts quickly fixed the problem.

Nowadays I can't imagine doing anything athletic w.o a pair of them on, whether it's hoopin' or just going for a jog.

[MC Fatigue]

Re: Those tight short things bikers and b-ball players wear

Sounds good - thanks. I didn't know the name at all. I'll check that underarmor place, and some sports shops around here.

thanks a lot.

[sportsdude]

Re: Those tight short things bikers and b-ball players wear

dont think there made for it specifically but im sure theyd work.

the dwyane wade style with the padding seem like quite a bit for me to wear. id just stick to spandex style undershorts

just so you know, the padded spandex shorts you're referring to are shock-absorbing shorts aimed at reducing the amount of force and energy you body receives in that area. essentially, they reduce pain, bruising and other forms of physical wear and tear the body may typically receive from common sports collisions. Made popular by Shaq because he was getting too fat from taking anti-inflammatory pills from absorbing so much abuse in the paint.

Just thought you'd like to know.

[Lintyfresh85]

Re: Those tight short things bikers and b-ball players wear

compression shorts have saved my legs... used to be if I did anything athletic while wearing boxers I would chafe everywhere... now with compression shorts I haven't had a problem since... they're great.

[airbarrett]

Re: Those tight short things bikers and b-ball players wear

i wear em when i play basketball and they are great... but actually i find i chafe the worst is when i play golf and i walk... anyway just get some compression shorts and you won't have a problem.

[shugknight]

Re: Those tight short things bikers and b-ball players wear

Just rub baby oil all over your thighs. That way you'll be as smooth as a baby!

[bad_philanthropy]

Re: Those tight short things bikers and b-ball players wear

In rugby they serve the dual purpose of making it so your package doesn't get accidentally exposed if someone tackles you since the standard rugby shorts are quite short. They also keep the genitals supported, can't go wrong with a good pair of compression shorts if you play sports!