I worked as a Kitchen hand in two different kitchens, and figured the chafing was from the moisture, but now Im working as a cook/kitchen hand where I don't deal with Dishes at all, so this leads me to believe it must be a lot more common and is just from moving fast and being in a hot environment. So what things in the kitchen could I do so that chafing isn't such an annoying problem.
Posted Oct 11, 2012, 11:02 PM UTC
Gold bond powder, start yellow work your way up to green.
mother of god don't use green to start!
I made that mistake once...and only once. My ass was on FIRE the whole shift.
I use this I'm in the Army and did a 34 mile ruck march. After 12 hours of walking I didn't have a hint of chafing. It's really pretty amazing stuff
why do you need spf on your groin and butt cheeks? are you trying to get an even tan there ?
You're not? Clearly you don't have the majestic groin I have.
Its probably why Im not getting as many ladies as you.
Wait, you're getting negative ladies?
Once you've had a sunburn there, you absolutely don't want to make the same mistake twice.
With an attitude like that good sir you will never have the tan-ist loins in all the realm.
Before that stuff came onto the market, I had an old drill sgt who had us buy anti-perspirant stick and use that. Works like a charm.
Girl here, that's what I do, get some cheap unscented stuff. I learned this trick from a football player.
Cornstarch,a little slurry. Youre golden
Nutsweat slurry.
we call it the "swampass slurry" down here.
Cornstarch agreed...just watch out for the prankster who wants to put popcorn salt in the box!
I used to work with a guy who would starch his balls in dry storage everyday, leaving a mess, and never cleaning it up....until I switched it with confectioners sugar one day.
Ha, good one. And who knows...maybe a waitress ended up with a special treat that day.
powdered sugar is pretty hilarious too.
Keep a box in the freezer. Very refreshing.
keep a box in the staff bathroom as well
All day every day. Fill your palm apply generously. Try to dry up all that slime. Then dance while it snows out your pants leg. Also it's best to keep eye contact with the new guy while you do this.
Johnson and Johnson has a lavender baby powder that isn't too scented and makes my balls cooler than a walk-in.
I use baby powder too, never had to deal with chafing ever again.
Don't wear underwear. I've been doing this for a while. Works wonders.
"real chefs don't wear underwear" - Marco Pierre White
And it keeps you cooler too.
I lost a ton of weight, and never had the problem again.
Lol, I was going to say, "Why does everyone complain about chafing so much? I have no issues with it at all..."
"Oooh, right, I'm the only skinny guy on a crew of fat people"
My thighs are bigger due to exercise, and I rarely lose muscle there :/
I was really fat for a long time, and I thought the chaffing was because of that.
I wasn't trying to be a dick.
You should listen to the guys here.
I know Shea butter is pretty awesome for skin irritations, and just keeping your skin healthy.
Good luck!
Oh I didn't think you were being a dick, I was just saying that Its unlikely Im going to lose or want to lose the size of my thighs.
As someone in that exact process, yeah, it helps a lot.
My asscheeks chafe really bad. I have to were loose dress pants. Jeans make my cheeks seel together and rub all day long. It would get so dry im surprised I haven't started a fire.
Shower immediately before and after work, liberal applications of gold bond powder. Forteen hour shift though, fuggedahboudit.
Lucky for me I only work weekends so 12 hours isn't every freaking day.
Corn starch. And shower BEFORE work.
Gold bond. It feels like a thousand tiny angels caressing your balls.
Other names for it:
Monkey Butt
Swamp Ass
Fire Crotch
You and I have different definitions for "Fire Crotch" my friend.
That being said, my escalation is usually as such:
Swamp Ass -> Monkey Butt -> Baboon Ass.
If it gets worse than that, you're just fucked.
Jungle nuts.
We just call it Chef's Arse here.
Crotch rot.
Most of the advice here is good but try wearing somewhat tighter underwear. Loose underwear definitely does not help.
Yes. Boxer briefs are sent from the almighty. Get them a size smaller than usual.
I always go commando. Works for me.
Don't shave your balls right before a shift. Learned that the hard way.
I, as a girl, did a really crappy and overzealous job shaving my nether regions in college once. I worked 5 days a week in the enormous dining commons dish room (with the big 15 foot long hobart dishwasher) ie the most humid wet tropical place on earth. And we had to wear jeans for the uniform. I had my own personal hell for the next week or so.
Oh wow. I bet.
Mine was when working a catering job at a local food & wine festival. In Miami. In August. I decided 'well I've got 3 15 hour days ahead of me, better take care of the boys now instead of after the weekend'. By the end of day 3....let's just say I understand why cowboys walk the way they do.
I too have made that mistake.
This stuff is awesome: http://www.drugstore.com/monistat-soothing-care-powder-gel/qxp139254 And it's not just for girls. It lasts through sweaty fourteen-hour doubles, no problem.
A&D diaper rash ointment. Been a go-to since my kids were babies.
An old chef friend brought me this a few times back from oz a dimes worth will solve any problem big or small. Stuff saved many a lives my comrades and I included.
I had this problem but then I bought compression shorts. They are made for runners and bikers for this exact reason. My life at work has improved 100%.
Big guy here. Lots of hot, humid 12 hour shifts. I Used corn starch for years. But got tired of having to re apply and after a long day still felt un comfortable between legs and balls. Now I apply baby oil every day in that area. After shower in the morning before work. I still sweat, but no chafing. Those no chafe lotions work also but were not as effective for me.
When you're on a catering run, make sure you have plenty of fuel canisters. Also, set up bain maries under your hotel pans so you're not heating the pans directly. The food could burn!
Ohhh, you!
sounds like an incredibly hard contraption to make
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