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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: ... https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/embarrassing-question-about-pants Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:38:58 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php Jeanie on "..." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/embarrassing-question-about-pants#post-1036057 Sun, 22 Sep 2013 06:26:18 +0000 Jeanie 1036057@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Peri..the cycling undies are from My Alibi....myalibiclothing.com.  I do wear them under loose track pants.  Just remembering that they were pricey though...maybe not a good solution for every day unless you wear undies inside them.   Peri on "..." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/embarrassing-question-about-pants#post-1034456 Fri, 20 Sep 2013 01:12:31 +0000 Peri 1034456@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks for all the advice. But wow, I really want to solve this without pads! Ask me the one great thing about menopause...the absolute only good thing about it. The one single plus in all the badness. Not having to wear panty liners. To go back to that seems really unfair!!! Caro, that probably isn't supposed to be funny, but wow, it is. Yogurt in your britches?! I'm allergic to dairy, but probably not by contact. But don't you start smelling like spoiled milk after a few hours? I think my first plan is to return to my doctor. My second plan is to try and find some nice looking soft knit pants that aren't skinny fit...as soon as it gets cool enough. Thanks for the support and the company everyone. Anonymous on "..." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/embarrassing-question-about-pants#post-1034439 Fri, 20 Sep 2013 00:48:55 +0000 Anonymous 1034439@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I have issues in the nether regions with Tide products, not pain though. Caro in Oz on "..." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/embarrassing-question-about-pants#post-1034390 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 23:25:04 +0000 Caro in Oz 1034390@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Great advice here already about irritants & underwear I would also try a really mild soap too like olive oil soap or one made with goats milk. I was on long-term antibiotics & then pain kiilers & ended up with all sorts of allergies & itches. Yoghurt REALLY helped me. It needs to be the plain sort with lactobacillus acidophilus - they are the good bacteria that help with any sort of infection. I would recommend washing the sore area & putting the yoghurt all around the vulva & into the vagina - it is messy but if it is going to work you will get instant relief. You should also see longer term benefits if you do this 3 or 4 times a day for a couple of days. Good luck :)  <a rel="nofollow" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lactobacillus_acidophilus">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/L.....cidophilus</a> Glory on "..." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/embarrassing-question-about-pants#post-1034385 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 23:04:42 +0000 Glory 1034385@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh Peri this sounds dreadful. We are here to help. I like the idea of the gusset style pant - that might be worth a try.  Do you feel any creams would be of benefit? I will PM you the name of one. I will start a hunt for some pants. Sarah A on "..." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/embarrassing-question-about-pants#post-1034275 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 20:35:07 +0000 Sarah A 1034275@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ If I wear biking undies for a long period of time I get yeast infection issues, so be careful if your girls need to breathe... I have seem the cotton liners like Claire mentions in a local organic baby goods store here so you might find similar at a like minded botique in your area. I know that gramacci and royal robins are two gear companies which make gusseted pants which should like it might be a good starting place. sounds soooo frustrating sorry you are having to go through this AnnieMouse on "..." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/embarrassing-question-about-pants#post-1034184 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 17:51:46 +0000 AnnieMouse 1034184@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ One of my girlfriends has a sensitivity along these same lines - she buys gusseted pants. Suz on "..." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/embarrassing-question-about-pants#post-1034158 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 17:11:42 +0000 Suz 1034158@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ This sounds so painful and frustrating, Peri. I have no solutions, only commiseration. I like Traci's suggestion to analyze the articles of clothing that do not cause problems and back up from there, aiming for a more stylish but still comfortable version. It's a shame about dresses...hmm. The footwear issue is another obstacle. I keep thinking there must be some shoes other than gear shoes that would work. On the same "back up from what works" principle -- focusing on the details that MAKE it work and finding those details in the more fashionable article. Still, dresses in winter aren't great because you would need hose, which might cause more problems.  Laura B. on "..." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/embarrassing-question-about-pants#post-1034150 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 17:01:20 +0000 Laura B. 1034150@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I saw these on etsy, I wonder if they would help add some padding like Claire said? They are 100% cotton. There are more on etsy, but most of them have snap closures. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/111972088/cloth-mommy-pad" rel="nofollow">http://www.etsy.com/listing/11.....-mommy-pad</a> Anonymous on "..." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/embarrassing-question-about-pants#post-1034125 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 16:24:50 +0000 Anonymous 1034125@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I have crotch issues from time to time, so I can relate! It helps to have higher rise jeans and I second the pad/panty liner solution. Disposable pads have a plastic cover which can exacerbate yeast problems though. You can buy (or make) 100% cotton pads for this purpose.  Diane P on "..." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/embarrassing-question-about-pants#post-1034096 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 15:14:08 +0000 Diane P 1034096@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Peri, you could try using  a thick panty liner or sanitary napkin in your regular underwear as some extra padding, that may help. Beth Ann on "..." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/embarrassing-question-about-pants#post-1034080 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 14:47:12 +0000 Beth Ann 1034080@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Many workout pants have a crotch gusset, which I imagine would be more comofrtable for you. Also, many lightweight pants have narrow seams that can "cut" into the body a bit.  Thicker seams, or even better, lined pants might alleviate this a bit.  Peri on "..." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/embarrassing-question-about-pants#post-1034020 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 13:48:16 +0000 Peri 1034020@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks ladies for all the support. Jeanie, I would like the info on the bicycle undies. Never heard of that. Are they the level of padding of the shorts? That would look pretty awkward! The pants that are okay are my baggy gym clothes. The pants I wore yesterday had the same level of bagginess but the gym clothes don't have a thick seam so maybe that's what I need to look for. I really want to hunt down some ponte pants when I get a free day. Diana on "..." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/embarrassing-question-about-pants#post-1034005 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 13:31:12 +0000 Diana 1034005@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I agree with the other ladies' wise advice. I also wanted to expand on Janet's point about irritants in underwear. I found out exactly this way that I am allergic or sensitive to oxy clean. (I know! Oxy clean! But actually if you google you find some accounts of babies getting irritated when their cloth diapers have been washed with it.) In my case it didn't cause pain, just itching (drier and more on the outside than with a yeast infection but similar itch level), but maybe something similar is exacerbating your previous condition. It apparently left enough residue on my underwear to be irritating. Nowhere else on my body got itchy even though I washed other clothes in it too. Rewashing all the underwear again with just my normal detergent (all free and clear) got rid of the problem. I get a similar itchy reaction if I use certain harsh soaps for more than a day or two (I think it builds up), and I'm also truly allergic to sarcosinates, which are used in many body washes and sulfate-free shampoos. In the last case, I get itchy all over, so if you had a strong allergy like that you'd probably know. Still, it's worth it to take a look at all cleaning products that are coming in contact with your body and underwear, especially if you've switched recently. I hope your problem goes away soon! No fun at all. Janet on "..." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/embarrassing-question-about-pants#post-1033985 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 13:14:13 +0000 Janet 1033985@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Everyone already mentioned the things that came to my mind -- especially Traci's comment about underwear. I even wondered about irritants in laundry detergent. But this sounds so uncomfortable! I'm sorry and hope you get some answers soon. Traci on "..." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/embarrassing-question-about-pants#post-1033885 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 11:27:20 +0000 Traci 1033885@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Just brainstorming here. Have you tried all different sorts and fabrications of underpants too?  Maybe it's less about your pants and more what happens to the underpants under your pants when you sit? Are there any pants that work?  Like even loungewear?  Not suggesting ;you wear loungewear all the time, but having a sense of what works at the extreme end may allow you to work backwards to something reasonable?  If loungewear works I'd look at a pull on ponte pant or soft harem pants. What about one of those donut pillows?  Maybe it's a pressure issue when you sit?  Does it still happen when you sit w/o pants on? Have you tried going all the way past slouchy and into harem pants territory?  Is there any way to work that into your style.  Some of the soft cotton jersey harems look so comfy. Irene on "..." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/embarrassing-question-about-pants#post-1033833 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 07:32:27 +0000 Irene 1033833@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Ouch. No clues as to what the problem might be, just chiming in to say there's no need to be embarrassed! Might it be a cyst (swollen gland)? I know there are two glands named Bartholin and when you get a cyst there, I've been told it really, really hurts. <a href="http://www.patient.co.uk/health/bartholins-cyst-and-abscess" rel="nofollow">http://www.patient.co.uk/healt.....nd-abscess</a> It could be any other swollen gland. They might get hard, and then one day a sort of pimple appears, only it's not a pimple. And if rubbed, it does hurt. Jeanie on "..." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/embarrassing-question-about-pants#post-1033828 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 06:28:49 +0000 Jeanie 1033828@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I have some bicycling underwear that have a padded crotch. I can get the name if you are interested.  I wonder if adding some padding would help if it is truly the seems that are causing the issue. deb on "..." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/embarrassing-question-about-pants#post-1033698 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 02:23:19 +0000 deb 1033698@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Could it be a bladder infection? I get this way when I have a UTI. If it feels better after using Pyridium (you can get it over the counter, now), my guess would be it is some type of cystitis. The lower part of my urethra will get irritated if my urine is just a little bit off and pant hurt. Peri on "..." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/embarrassing-question-about-pants#post-1033688 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 02:12:40 +0000 Peri 1033688@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Laura...yes, I've been diagnosed with that...but for about 15 years. The pants problem is new. Ironkurtain...yes to the undies! No commando here! It is internal. My theory is that now that something is irritated it has just decided to stay that way. But my doctor can't find what is irritated. Sarah, I wish dresses were an option but as I've whined many times about my shoes, as bad as they look with pants, I could never wear a dress and the gym shoes I need for walking. Maybe with colder weather coming I can find some loose ponte type pants. Oh this is really embarrassing! ironkurtin on "..." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/embarrassing-question-about-pants#post-1033677 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 01:53:35 +0000 ironkurtin 1033677@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'm sorry but I need more information on what's going wrong and where. Is it in front up top, or more underneath? Are you wearing underpants? Is it a hair-pully pain or a more internal labia one? There's no reason to be ashamed. Anyone with girl parts knows they can be moody. No reason to suffer if you can find a solution! Laura B. on "..." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/embarrassing-question-about-pants#post-1033675 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 01:52:04 +0000 Laura B. 1033675@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ That sounds very painful Is it something like this? <a href="http://www.thefrisky.com/2011-05-16/girl-talk-my-ladyparts-hurt/" rel="nofollow">http://www.thefrisky.com/2011-.....arts-hurt/</a> Sarah A on "..." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/embarrassing-question-about-pants#post-1033666 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 01:42:24 +0000 Sarah A 1033666@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I am at a loss. I have this happen occasionally with tighter pants with higher rises esp. But not on anything sloucy. Perhaps some skirts or dresses for a bit? Peri on "..." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/embarrassing-question-about-pants#post-1033649 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 01:24:46 +0000 Peri 1033649@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ ...