I've never had a thigh gap. My thighs have touched and rubbed together for as long as I can remember, and that's totally fine by me: it's proof my legs are strong enough to carry through my morning Spin classes, walk around New York City, and push through over 100 pounds on the leg press machine [1].
What I don't like about my thighs touching is how they rub together and chafe in the Summer, especially in hot, sweaty New York. I love wearing skirts and dresses in warm weather — I just hate that by the time I get to the office, my inner thighs are already red and burning. Sure, you can wear Spanx under your outfit or even little biker shorts [2], but those don't always work depending on the fabric, cut, and style of whatever outfit I'm wearing.
Enter Monistat Chafing Relief Powder Gel [3] ($6 per tube). I'm not joking when I say this stuff literally saves my thighs in the Summer. It goes on superthin and smooth — you can't even tell you have it slathered on. It has a matte finish, so it's not goopy or shiny. And it gets the job done: I spread some on in the morning before I leave for the day, and depending on how much I plan to walk that day, reapply a few times. With careful planning and reapplication, this gel saves my thighs from uncomfortable rashes and chafing all day long.
I love this stuff so much I keep some in every bag: my gym bag [5], a couple of purses, and my beach bag [6] (there's nothing worse than wet thighs rubbing together on the beach or after a dip in the pool). If you want to stock up like me, Amazon sells a four-pack for $24 [7]. You can even save a little bit of money if you subscribe and save.
Take it from me: arm yourself with this life-changing powder gel, and save your legs all season long.