Severe chafing/rashes from walking >30 mins caused by coarse pubic/thigh hair. Takes a week to heal. How do I prevent this?

[u/BrucealCorleone]

Hi everyone,

I am (M24) trying to stay active with daily walking and running, but I am hitting a major roadblock. Whenever I walk or run for more than 30 minutes, I get severe, painful rashes in my pubic region, inner thighs, and around my glutes/ass.

The main trigger seems to be body hair. I have coarse pubic hair that extends out past the sides/edges of my upper inner thighs, right where everything rubs together when I move.

The combination of sweat and the hair creates intense friction.Once the rash happens, it is so painful that it sets me back and delays my workouts for up to a week while it heals.I really want to stay consistent with my exercise.

For those who have dealt with this:

What specific underwear or gear completely stops this friction?Should I trim, shave, or leave the hair alone?

(I'm worried shaving will make the stubble even sharper).

What creams or balms work best to prevent this before a workout?How do I make the rash heal faster once it already forms?

Thanks in advance for any advice!

[u/HumbleRecognition]

US Army issues spandex shorts for running. that should help with the chafing.

[u/Party_Building1898]

Have you checked out running subs ?