Doctors have found that some athletes are literally allergic to nipple tape. Further, should nipple areas be scratched or cut, this tape could introduce bacteria to the area, especially once sweating commences. You gotta get some glide on those nips before you get going and personally if I were prone to chafing, I’d just slap on the nipple tape because I’m not interested in pain. 3. Wear Seamless Sports Bras

Unfortunately, this is not an uncommon experience among distance runners. With tips from Dr. Jordan Metzl’s Running Strong, here’s what you can do to help alleviate this painful experience of bloody nipples and other types of chafing. (Plus, keep reading for more tips on how to pic What to do Ordinary adhesive tape isn’t up to the job because it’s not designed to be kind to skin. Nipple tape is fashioned of a specific cotton-based adhesive that won’t chafe skin areas, no matter how much your chest jiggles during your run. Sreeni Nair will tell you the only surefire way to prevent bloody nipples is to run shirtless. Even when running in the winter. Even when it’s zero degrees out. Even when everyone else is bundled up like Nanook of the North! Burning and super sensitive to touch: This is the primary issue that will get your attention and can even manifest as swelling and inflammationIn the U.K., the standard sizes are 16mm (small), 20mm (medium) and 24mm (large). A larger 28mm size is available online but can be difficult to find. Listen if runner’s can have long conversations about bathroom habits, what to eat to avoid GI issues or how many times we hit the porta potty before a race… I think we can handle this discussion! Chafing is caused by friction between skin and fabric rubbing together. It’s magnified while running due to the moisture and salt of our sweat. I have tried different strategies to protect my nipples from bleeding. Tight clothes, tape, special rubber, my wife’s nipple cover, and Vaseline. Some of them work fine, but not necessarily all the time.

If you run shirtless the problem of friction will be eliminated; however, some men may still have irritated nipples from the sweat and temperature. Apply a lubricant to chafe-prone parts: Your inner thighs and under arms are common hotspots. Apply some of the products mentioned below. More importantly, let’s make sure that this painful issue doesn’t happen to you again with some keys to prevent it. What is Runner’s Nipple? Ask any man who has experienced nipple chafing i.e. bleeding nipples during a race if anything helps, and you may hear bandaids come into the conversation. The problem is, sometimes you get a wardrobe malfunction mid-race.One interesting study showed that nipple chafing in runners is the most common marathon malady! And it seems to happen more to people who run over 37 miles per week.

Chafing, a runner’s rite of passage, is the result of friction that occurs when skin rubs against itself or clothing. As anyone who has endured an excruciating postrun shower on freshly grazed skin knows, prevention is all-important. The nipple shield is a projection of the nipple so, when the baby unlatches, it should look well rounded, just as though baby had a good latch directly at the breast. You should see milk in the shield when baby comes off. As using a shield is often associated with reduced milk transfer, it can be recommended to express in addition, to help protect your supply. Your breastfeeding counsellor or health professional can support you to consider how often this is needed, depending on how things are going. The risk gets worse in the winter when the skin tends to harden, say experts. Who Gets Runner’s Nipple or Jogger’s Nipple? I recommend consulting with your healthcare provider if your nipples are extremely painful, hot, swollen, bleeding, or crusty, or if they don’t heal with easy home treatments. There are especially designed nipple tapes and nipple guards for running and jogging. These should be tested in an exercise-free environment as well. For some men these work well, for others they provide no relief. These products have also brought relief for other types of exercise and for those that do repetitive work or work in a hot or cold environment.Over and over, while researching for this blog, I heard the same thing, “Wear quality running gear.” “Those cheap shirts they’ve away at races have no place in an actual run or race.” “Spend money on good shirts, they’re worth it.” It is not duct tape, which I have painfully seen used in a pinch during ultramarathons and it’s not any of the other common tapes you have around the house because they won’t stay put as you sweat.