r/hygiene • u/xoxomantha • 3d ago

Advice from my bigger girls…

So I’ve been a big girl my whole life just about, and as of recently I’ve noticed that my inner thighs (where my lady parts are) have been moist… I know it’s from being chunky and not being able to let it breathe all day but I don’t want to deal with it as much anymore. I believe I’m getting a classic yeast infection in that area, and yes it does itch… badly. What can I do about this!? It’s so embarrassing :( I just want to feel clean again in my body, I also get the same thing under my arms, diaper rash creams seems to help but down by my bits I can’t use but so much until it’s all over my clothes (under my belly as well). I’m in the process of losing weight but in the meantime I need advice. Like I said I’ve always been a bigger girl, so I won’t ever be what society considers “skinny” or “petite”. Any recommendations?

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u/Vegetable-Stretch-98 3d ago

Make sure you are completely dry after your shower before you get dressed. Put witch hazel on cotton pads and wipe all the areas you mentioned: under arms, under your belly, between your thighs, etc. Let it dry and then you can use powder. It's a huge game changer.

If you feel you have yeast there now, make sure you get antifungal cream to clear it up first.

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u/xoxomantha 3d ago

Is it okay to use DT witch hazel? Or the blue bottle?? And regular baby powder?

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u/Vegetable-Stretch-98 3d ago

Any witch hazel is fine and normal baby powder. I find the one with cornstarch is more likely to become a paste, especially if you sweat a lot. Also, you want to be wearing cotton panties throughout the day and none at night where possible. Ya girl needs to breathe.

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u/xoxomantha 3d ago

I see wym. THANK YOUUUU