MickRidem:
I have a female friend who is too embarrassed to ask herself, so on her behalf I'll paraphrase her question:
"I hit my highest weight and wanted to bring it down a little. I started keto this summer. I've been finding my crotch having more burning sensations. I talked to my doctor and it's not a yeast infection. I did some research and I'm wondering if it's rubbing from being heavier and more sweat down there, or if the keto diet is changing my vaginal PH balance. Or both? Using Penaten to help, but this is awful. Does anyone else experience this?"
Any experience you might have had would be appreciated.
Sounds like she might have a wicked case of chub rub. I have thick thighs so I deal with this too.
It's kinda like rug burn, but it's skin on skin contact. It's even worse if you sweat because that just ups the friction.
Using penaten cream for now is a good idea. It will give the skin a chance to heal.
To reduce her risk of this happening again, she needs to keep that area clean and dry. Wear cotton underwear and moisture wicking garments when possible. Stay away from tight pants. There are also creams, powders, sticks, and more that she can look into as well.
Personally, I am a fan of bike shorts, loose pants, and billowy dresses.