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The risk gets worse in the winter when the skin tends to harden, say experts. Who Gets Runner’s Nipple or Jogger’s Nipple? It is a myth that a man’s nipples will “toughen-up” and soon these activities will no longer be problematic. What usually happens is the man stops complaining about it rather than the problem going away. It usually takes about 5 to 7 days for joggers’ nipples to heal, so it’s important to not continue aggravating it during this time. Exactly how long it’ll take depends on how severe the chafing and bleeding were in the first place.

I recommend consulting with your healthcare provider if your nipples are extremely painful, hot, swollen, bleeding, or crusty, or if they don’t heal with easy home treatments. They are meant to fit more snugly which is a great way to prevent any chafing. Fewer seams and stitching also mean there is a lower possibility for irritation to happen in the first place. 4. Use Nipple Tape for RunningBody Glide is a sport-specific lubricant used by many athletes. It comes either in a deodorant like solid or a tube with a lotion-like substance in it. Body Glide helps fabric slide properly so that you aren’t likely to chafe. Runners use it in many places such as along the bra line, on thighs, on fee,t and, you guessed it, on nipples. The tough-strip is actually a type of bandage. It’s a heavy-duty bandaid made to take a beating. This bandage withstands the rubbing of a shirt and is also waterproof. It can hold up to sweat and also survive a torrential downpour. Apply a lubricant to chafe-prone parts: Your inner thighs and under arms are common hotspots. Apply some of the products mentioned below. Try different types of shirt materials. There is no “perfect” shirt or material that works for everyone. Finding your “perfect shirt” is more of an individual trial and error process to find what works rather than buying the newest popular shirt. For some men a tighter shirt that moves with the body will help their nipple issues, for others, this creates increased friction and causes increased issues. Tank tops and shirts provide different friction factors for nipples. It may be helpful to try different tank tops and shirts in different fabrics to determine what works best for you. Nipple shields are sized according to the diameter of the base of the mother’s nipple. A poorly fitting shield can cause problems including reduced milk transfer and pain.

Gym nipples, as it’s sometimes referred to, explains a lot of the above. During a workout, our blood flow increases and our hormonal responses increase as well, causing a natural reaction. The muscles below the nipple actually contract, therefore pushing it forward. The next most common phrase by men interviewed had the words, “the shower!” in them. Apparently, getting into a shower post-run with nipple chafe can be likened to someone stabbing you repeatedly in the chest with icicle knives. How to Heal? In the U.K., the standard sizes are 16mm (small), 20mm (medium) and 24mm (large). A larger 28mm size is available online but can be difficult to find. Keep trying as often as you can and give it some time. Your baby might be more receptive to feeding without the shield when they are less hungry or sleepy. Some continue to use a shield for the duration of their breastfeeding experience, but most are able to stop using the shield after only a short time if they wish to. Nipple chafing starts with a burning, stinging sensation that can be pretty uncomfortable, to say the least. It can progress to pain, irritation, and even bleeding, which can sometimes make running feel unbearable.Listen if runner’s can have long conversations about bathroom habits, what to eat to avoid GI issues or how many times we hit the porta potty before a race… I think we can handle this discussion!