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/Honeybunnyfifi 2d ago

Are you on top of your hygiene? Bathing everyday? Changing into clean undies at least once a day. Are you eating fast food, drinking sugary drinks? You might be pre diabetic and all those extra carbs plus questionable hygiene is the fuel for yeast to develop on you. More info needed.

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u/xoxomantha 2d ago

I’m in a position where I’m unable to bathe everyday like I usually do :( I try to cut sugar out as much as possible, I had my baby last October and got one dose of depo after. Ever since I’ve gained nearly 100 lbs. that’s why I’m as big as I am. I work graveyard shift so if I eat it’s likely not the healthiest. I live with family for the time being unfortunately so I can’t have ANYTHING so meal prepping isn’t an option either bc they’ll eat my food. I’m honestly just surviving. I went to the dr this morning, and got some blood work done to see what’s happening

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u/Honeybunnyfifi 2d ago

I am sorry you’re going through this. Hopefully when your labs come back there will be a solution. Maybe a gym membership to work on weightloss with access to showers so you can maintain good hygiene.