How to Save Your Thighs From a Summer of Chafing

March 22, 2023
Victoria Bouthillier

If you cast your gaze to the early aughts, you might recall the cultural chokehold of the “thigh gap.” It was the body diversity equivalent of the dark ages — a time when toxic beauty standards colored the front pages of glossy magazines and dominated Tumblr threads.  

Thankfully, body activists the likes of Ashley Graham and the Black women and femmes who founded the body positivity movement (among many others) have ignited progress on that front. 

As the spring kicks off, nothing makes us happier than blasting Lizzo's self-love anthems or seeing model Precious Lee grace the April cover of British Vogue. 

It makes us want to celebrate strong, juicy, and jiggly thighs, touching and rubbing together in all their glory as we strut down the street in our short-shorts and sundresses. There’s just one, tiny setback: thigh chafing. 

@thebirdspapaya sporting our Shortie Thigh Savers in Black display: full

Much to our chagrin, when the temperature and humidity spike, all that luscious gliding of thighs can turn into a sticky, friction-y burning of the inner legs. If you’re yet to have a gorgeous summer afternoon ruined by a ghastly case of thigh chafing—take our word for it, it’s truly the worst.

To prevent such calamities—and to allow your thighs to peacefully skate past each other without incident—we’ve got just the thing: Thigh Savers

Regardless of size, it’s normal for your thighs to rub together when you move, but that delicate skin between your thighs can get super irritated when heat and sweat are added into the mix. Lightweight and breathable, adding a pair of Thigh Savers to your summer rotation means staying comfy and chafe-free.  

Thigh Saver 6" in Black display: full

Whether you want more coverage down to below your mid-thigh or something that stays hidden under your shorter outfits, we have you covered with our range of fleshy, skin-toned shorts. 

Chafing aside, Thigh Savers are your friend on a windy day when you want to relish a Marilyn Monroe moment without flashing your buns. Better yet, you won’t have to worry about sticking to your chair or sitting on gross surfaces (ahem, subway seats). 

So, slap on a pair and get those glorious thighs gliding all summer long.

We hope you found this post informative — but remember: we’re not doctors and this post is not medical advice! While all posts are fact-checked and well researched, we always recommend you chat with your doctor about any questions or concerns you might have regarding a medical condition. 

We’re here to support and educate, but never with the aim of disregarding professional medical advice you’ve been given. Phew, now that that’s out of the way, you can go on living unapologetically free.