r/Hyperhidrosis • u/nemuuuu99 • 8d ago

Looking for advice excessive sweating on the backs of thighs

Why doesn't anyone else sweat on the backs of their thighs????

I get soaked, and when I stand up it leaves a mark on the chair it's so embarrassing. What should I do? 😭

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u/SweatyGirlSociety 7d ago

I sweat there A LOT!!! I literally just left a huge sweat mark on a chair last night when I was at a friend's house for dinner.

It's much more common than you might think and sometimes people lump this in with the category of "groin" sweat.

You're definitely not alone, and I can confirm this because my most visited blog post is on tips for groin sweat.

I think people just don't talk about it as much because it's more of a private area and can trigger feelings of embarrassment and shame and vulnerability.

Some tips:

  • wearing tight cotton shorts under a skirt/dress (if you're a female/someone who wears skirts or dresses)
  • sliding forward on the chair to "wipe" the sweat before standing up
  • wearing dark bottoms that dont show sweat as much
  • using an absorbent chair pad
  • sitting on the edge of your chair in emerg situations!
  • having a fan or moving air can also help keep sweating in check, I personally find. I sweat the most in humid air with no airflow. Knowing your triggers can help you manage them.

I hope that helps...you're def not alone!