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Skin-on-skin friction, sweat, and hot nights.

In the context of summer flings, these things can be great (hello,#shotgirlsummer).

But when it comes tochafing?

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Broadly, chafing is a repetitive rubbing sensation sparked by friction from fabric and/or skin.

Incidentally, sweating intensifies friction, and, in turn, exacerbates chafing.

For these reasons, summer is prime chafing season.

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What she calls the Goldilocks of chafe shorts, they strike the perfect balance of sturdy and breathable.

HIKI Anti-chafe Stick $12.00

Have a penchant for punchy packaging?

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The exterior of this anti-chafe stick may seem, in and of itself, worth 12 bucks if so.

Simply glide over any friction zoneset voila!

An invisible shield of coconut oil and aloe, among other no-nonsense skin-friendly ingredients.

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Bonus: this stuff can be used on razor bumps and chapped skin, too.

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