ChubbyPanda
Today, after not moving at work all day, I decided to be healthy and walk home. Now my thighs are numb from rubbing together. FML
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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Same thing different taste
Anonymous
Toronto, Canada
Chub rub
Today, trying to exercise and be more healthy, I went for a walk but I developed a friction thigh rash. The rash is so bad I will likely not be able to get on another walk for days. FML
chubrubber
Bronx, United States
Today, I participated in a walk for charity. Even though I was supposed to walk 5K, I stopped after 3K because the pain from my thighs rubbing together nearly sent me to tears. FML
lonely-mind
Jackson, United States
Today, my thighs started chafing 3 hours before the end of my work shift. Now they burn no matter what I do. I still have an 8-hour shift tomorrow and I can barely walk. To make it worse, my mom's only words of advice involved me losing weight so it "doesn't happen again". FML
Anonymous
Foot soldier
Today, I wore a new pair of shoes to work. By lunchtime, my feet were covered in blisters and I had to limp my way through the rest of the day. FML
mikki bee
Reno, United States
Today, I decided to start jogging and exercising, so I had a wonderful workout before work. Then I broke my foot at work. Goodbye exercising. FML
Anonymous
Health is overrated
Today, trying to get into shape because I run out of breath after walking more than 30 minutes, I started to hit the gym. Too bad my legs didn’t want to cooperate and decided that it would cause limping-worthy pain for every step I took on the treadmill. FML
Anonymous
Los Angeles, United States
No more!
Today, I went to the gym for the first time in months. On my way home, my legs gave out halfway up the stairs to my apartment, and I had to awkwardly sit there until I could crawl the rest of the way up. FML
Anonymous
Blackpool, United Kingdom
Today, my legs were really sore from working out yesterday, so it hurt going down the stairs at work. To avoid the pain, l ignored how stupid I looked and limped down the staircase. When I finally got to the bottom, I hopped off the last step. And twisted my ankle. FML
Anonymous
Leg day (and night)
Today, after a long day at work, my legs were aching by the time I got home. Tired, I tried to go to bed early. Now the only thing preventing me from sleeping is the pain in my legs. It’s 4 a.m. now and no luck. FML
Anonymous
United States
Today, I had to walk home in nothing but my snuggie and sneakers. FML
Top comments
fifi125 21
Look at the bright side, if your thighs touch you're one step closer to becoming a mermaid!
Muppet_B 3
Build new good habits and keep walking. A sedentary lifestyle is far more dangerous than an active one. Think of your heart health and keep walking.
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Muppet_B 3
Build new good habits and keep walking. A sedentary lifestyle is far more dangerous than an active one. Think of your heart health and keep walking.
Rawrshi 25
Monastat makes a chafing powder-gel that works wonders for preventing rubbing your thighs raw and isn't expensive at all (under $10). Don't be discouraged and it gets easier. Like #1 said, just keep going because being active is far better than doing nothing at all.
Danne696 14
I saw this as kind of the same thing as getting aching muscles after working out, might feel bad now but it won't get better unless you continue.
fifi125 21
Look at the bright side, if your thighs touch you're one step closer to becoming a mermaid!
anonymuse_fml 31
Don't forget being able to catch your phone if you drop it while on the toilet...
persephone217 24
where has this explanation of mermaidness been all my life!
trollcrusher 17
Another bright side to the situation is that OP'S thighs were just numb! It seems that most people I'm aware of experience some serious, raw, burning pain when their thighs chafe. Especially during intense exercise, since sweat can run over the sores and further aggravate the discomfort... *shudders* All the unpleasantness aside, good on you OP. Kudos for starting a healthy activity; your body will thank you and reap benefits if you stick with it.
LARC_UoGuelph 9
If your thighs touch, then your are currently a manatee, but there is hope. Keep being active and then become a mermaid!
brenton490 19
Or crushing skulls between your thighs!!
MikaykayUnicorn 36
My thighs have bled from rubbing together. OP is lucky. But I still feel her pain.
shitstorm28 11
That will eventually stop, and you'll be glad you went through it later. Take care of yourself, op. Walking has way more health benefits than just weight loss.
Welshite 40
You're looking at it all wrong. Thighs rubbing together generate friction, which in turn generates energy. It's the next best renewable energy source, and you'll be hailed as the savior of all mankind.
TheNewGuy03 29
Rumor has it that it starts fires as well.
Tripartita 45
This is why I use plenty of lube on my walks. Sure I get stares and shocked gasps from passersby when I need to apply more, but the intercrural bliss is worth it!
mfmylifesrsly 30
2 of my friends actually put deodorant on their inner thighs to prevent chafing lol
nkolhatkar99 3
I'm sorry, but this post is not worthy of being an FML.
Saraishi 25
I'm sorry, but your reply is not worthy of being in the comment section.
shepardkinz 19
You clearly have never experienced this kind of pain.
Wishe 17
Your attitude might be though.
KillMeGodPls 11
if you walk alot itll become a rash
captainsmegma 12
Nothing that some good hard sex won't fix.
notthatgirl13 9
This is literally me.
bandersnatchben 11
keep it up that's where it all starts the first six months are the hardest