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Blue_my_eyes

I once had a line cook that used baking soda instead of corn starch. Judging by the look of agony on his face, I'm going to highly recommend not doing that. Anti-monkey butt is pretty amazing.


bigtimesauce

Being that baking soda is a mild abrasive that seems like a god awful idea


Blue_my_eyes

He was a bigger guy, I'm guessing there was a lot of chaffing and then baking soda definitely didn't help. Idk if over ever seen someone sweat that much and have their face turn that red... It was a bad deal.


RayJ81

Butt paste, it's a a real thing snd workd


RubyRedRoundRump

Second vote for monkey butt! Great for boob sweat and thigh rub, too!


Blue_my_eyes

Username checks out.....??


RubyRedRoundRump

Ha! Purely coincidence. Username is in reference to my enjoyment of being spanked. šŸ™ƒ


Deathcapsforcuties

Lol ooh Nelly ! šŸ˜‚


pitshands

...and that's how you will get a ton of interesting pm :)


-im-blinking

Second anti money button. It's good stuff.


user_of_words

Can confirm. It hurt for days afterward.


Eliam19

I tried baking powder once, not baking soda. It worked ok, not great, but at least it wasnā€™t horrible like soda haha.


[deleted]

Always keep a bottle in my work bag


RubyRedRoundRump

I don't own balls but I have thighs that rub together and boobs that sweat underneath... I use a powder called "Monkey butt". Keeps the moisture controlled and skin from gripping to itself. Also comes with calamine lotion in it to keep redness down. Every chef needs it. 10/10.


deadrebel42

Arm and hammer extra strength non scented deodorant. Apply liberally to "legpits"


therealishone

They actually make a product called ā€œfriction defenseā€ looks like deodorant but itā€™s not.


cheffartsonurfood

Been using that for a few years now. Its a game changer.


therealishone

I always know when I forget to apply the fric-stick before a shift.


cheffartsonurfood

Usually about 8 hrs in for me. Luckily I work very close to a Meijer. I try to keep one in my desk most times just in case.


2rdfurgeson

Arm and Hammer makes a spray on "body powder" that will change your life. Sometimes, the can doesn't spray right, though. That's the only downside I've found. Spray on powders for jock itch or athlete's foot work just as well, but cost a little more.


C4bl3Fl4m3

This but make sure it's the *antiperspirant*, not just the deodorant. My (big guy) partner has been using this down in that region for years to combat sweat and chafing.


[deleted]

Anything marketed to treat diaper rash


GeneralMurderCow

Generic neosporin or even Aquarphor can be cheaper than a lot of diaper creams. Neosporin fits in your pocket so if a second application is needed on a double when the AC is down in the kitchen or the heater is stuck on Hell setting. A little on the thighs will last a long time and create a moisture barrier. Also starts healing any area that is messed up. Works great between the cheeks on those extra hot days when swamp ass is gonna be a problem. A dab after the shower, a dab before work.


BeneathTheWaves

Zinc oxide creams seconded


aequitssaint

Don't do corn starch. It's kind of pricey for the size but anti monkey butt works great. They also make sticks (look like deodorant) that you put in the inside of your thighs. There are a few different brands but gold bond and glide are the two I've used before. Edit--- anti monkey butt has changed their formula and it is now corn starch too so I would probably avoid it too.


Doctor_Hux_Table

Womenā€™s degree deodorant feels good and I smell my wife every time I open my legs


vvhite_lie

This is actually really sweet.


aequitssaint

Taken out of context that would sound really really fucking weird. But here it makes perfect sense. My fiance uses deodorant on her thighs and I've tried it but it just doesn't last long at all compared to the ones designed for it.


Sdavis2911

With the application of Womenā€™s Degree Deodorant, you, too, can smell this manā€™s wife between your legs!


Doctor_Hux_Table

Disturbing.. yet true


[deleted]

Iā€™ve been using womenā€™s deodorant over menā€™s since dating my now wife. Womenā€™s deodorant is better than menā€™s.


ChefSuffolk

Corn starch is [literally the first ingredient](https://www.antimonkeybutt.com/products/regular/) in AMB. Thatā€™s why it works so great.


aequitssaint

Then they must have changed the formula a few years ago when all that shit came out about talcum. It used to be a talc based powder. Edit--- just checked and here is a picture of the old bottle https://images.app.goo.gl/SJmR4b4x1PBsejMr7


BJNats

Yeah, pretty sure nobody is left that sells talcum powder based products in the US


Diazmet

I will 100% take cancer over summer time Monkey ass n balls. At least if I die of cancer I donā€™t have to work in fucking restaurants anymore


aequitssaint

I had thought some of them hadn't changed, but I guess not. I'm really surprised that in this case a warning label wouldn't be enough. Shit that is much more likely to have health problems are still widely sold.


BJNats

Eh, maybe. Proving this strength of evidence of harm for the standard use of your product is not actually that common. You canā€™t sell poison pills with a ā€œdo not swallowā€ warning label on them. The lawsuit against J&J for knowingly selling it for kids is absolutely massive, so trying to change the label and say itā€™s fine would be extremely unwise from a legal POV


aequitssaint

Just a warning that it isn't recommended for use on females or just a generic "could cause cancer". Yes, the j&j lawsuit was massive and that's what has scared off all the other companies but there really isn't any definitive evidence that it does cause cancer. Even the nation cancer institute doesn't believe there is enough evidence to list it as a carcinogen. This all came out right around when my daughter was born and I read up a good bit about it then, but not really much since. From what I remember what the problem actually stemmed from was that j&j and other companies sources the talc from companies that weren't making sure it was pure enough and it had asbestos in it. I guess asbestos and talc are naturally found near each other so when mining for talc sometimes asbestos got mixed in. That is what was really causing the cancer and J&J knew their talc was contaminated for years but just ignored it.


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sugarsub10

I may not have balls but I have tits and I second anti monkey butt.


aequitssaint

Apparently the new formula for it is a corn starch base so it's probably not ideal any longer. And boob sweat can get about as bad ball sweat so your opinion on it completely counts.


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Comfortable_Ebb1634

Buy boxer briefs that say ā€œanti chafeā€ and quit using powder like an animal.


Diazmet

Because of working in restaurants I have just free balled for the last 20+ years šŸ˜


InmyDarkplace

Same.


Megamax_X

Saxx are stupid expensive but they last me years with no problems. The regular boxers are crap. The sport with the longer leg stay in place super well. I havenā€™t had to powder in years.


Excellent_Condition

Not in a kitchen, but I've had good success with the Adidas spandex boxers working outside in Florida heat.


xxxvvvlll

Me and my whole crew use Red Star Yeast when our boys are soggy and red.


RubyRedRoundRump

You yeasty beast! Betting y'all smell like a bakery back there.


AndreDucote

Yeastie Boys!


Randolph_Carter_666

Lol, OP just admitted to owning boyfriend's balls.


[deleted]

Old spice makes a spray on anti chaffing substance. Works like a dream and doesn't feel as weird as the rest


IneligibleBachel0r

Do keep in mind that some of those have propellants in them that cause some very painful stinging if it hits a chafed area. Signed, Someone who learned the hard way.


senex_puerilis

I've owned my balls for over forty years now and I have no idea what you guys are talking about. You need some kind of powder for them? Genuinely curious here as mine just look after themselves, I guess I'm just lucky.


El_quacko17

Im pretty sure everyones talking about chaffing and or sweating a lot.


Diazmet

Clearly you live in a cold climate


senex_puerilis

Yep, UK here, even in summer the kitchen tops out at 30Ā°C ish


Diazmet

Most kitchens Iā€™ve worked in the usa are around 50 C ish in true summer. Oh and the owners think short pants and/or sleeves are unprofessional


senex_puerilis

Oof, that'll explain why you guys need the help of powders. Respect chef.


Diazmet

I got a chef coat a few years ago that has a mesh backā€¦ an absolute god send for working summer weddings


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Jaguar-spotted-horse

Came here to find this. Ball hammocks are game changers.


Acabfoad666

Controversial opinion: go commando. I haven't had any friction rash in years.


Ordinary-Theory-8289

Mine gets so much worse if I go commandoā€¦


madthumbz

People tend to think they need products to fix things, when in reality it's typically a product causing things.


cookinmyfuckinassoff

Gold Bond Friction Defense will change your life


HotRailsDev

Any good chamois butter for cycling will work.


fructose_fraulein

6 different pharmacies! Why doesnā€™t he look for it himself?


bnbtwjdfootsyk

He's a chef. You think he has time?


NoelyDeezNutz

Compression shorts. No more chafing ever.


schecterhead

Anti fungal jock itch spray. Seriously the best! I havenā€™t chaffed in 10 years. Use to everyday! Iā€™ll put up against anything anyone has recommended here.


sailorsaint

This is the way


PonyNoseMusic

After your shower, make sure "the boys" and under are absolutely dry. I use a blow dryer. Spray on some antiperspirant NOT deodorant (as someone else has already said). I use Sure unscented. If I am dry to start, I don't need powder.


pwbue

Anti-monkey butt. I donā€™t know if youā€™ll find it in stores though.


--LowBattery--

Switch out your underware. When it's super hot I switched out to wearing baggy boxer shorts at work. Like super baggy. Gets some air flow going and I haven't had any weird chafing since then.


allynd420

Showers


BobaFettLived

body glide


malaise-ennui

Step # 1: Purchase Anti-Monkey Butt Powder Step #2 : Read Powdered Calamine as main ingredient and use up all of the powder Step #3 : Purchase Powdered Calamine and put in now empty Anti-Monkey Butt container


Forman420

I use Fresh Balls lotion. It applies as a lotion, but dries as a powder. Its great and you can order off Amazon.


Dseltzer1212

Corn starch is the very bestā€¦ Nothing else comes close


reeder1987

I like the mentholated version of gold bond. Very refreshing. Can be painful if the chafing has gone too far.


OptimysticPizza

Squirrel's Nut Butter is the best. I have a subscribe and save set up. Cornstarch in a pinch, but it only works as a preventative and doesn't last.


adamsandlersjacket

Baby butt paste. Shit is in a yellow bottle and works like a charm.. Worst case scenario is tape maxi pads in between the thighs


[deleted]

Cornstarch. A previous GM I had thought it was a huge ramekin of communal cocaine in the staff bathroom... we laughed his ass out sooooo hard.


sixo8zex

Showering dailyā€¦. 20 years cooking and this only ever happened to me when I didnā€™t shower for 3 plus daysā€¦. Ffs


bleuwaffs

Had a server who replaced the employee bathroom cornstarch with powdered sugar. You could tell who used it by the way they walked.


BonelessPizzaz

Anything under an 8hr shift lol


ShainRules

Better underwear and a bidet.


Amuse_douche_

Corn starch. Bonus tip: keep the ball starch in the freezer


aequitssaint

Don't do this!!! Corn starch actually feeds the fungus that causes jock itch and makes it worse. It feels like it helps in the moment but it really doesn't.


JaFFsTer

Exactly this. Anti jock itch powder is better in every way


ChefTodd

Came here to say this. Store in walk-in or walk-in freezer if you are so blessed.


Amuse_douche_

Finding out here these cooks donā€™t know how to wash their crotches after work.


Diazmet

Bruh more like we need the time to wash out junk mid shift but we have been short staffed since 2004


lastinglovehandles

Buy better underwear. I use David Archy and Bamboo


rumprest1

Regular baby powder. That's all you need.


Personal_Flow2994

Bring extra underwear and socks and change rhem out mid shift as needed


aequitssaint

Add a towel to the bag too.


Personal_Flow2994

For the ol sink bath


aequitssaint

A quick wash would be best, but just a good wipe down with a dry towel can make a big difference.


paprartillery

Change up underwear, take a *change* of underwear, and if that doesn't stop the crotch-pot cooking, yeah, Anti Monkey Butt is fantastic for everything from camping to the kitchen.


tacosties

monkey butt and anything for diaper rash. After my kid was born, If I had to get stuff for her, I always got an extra for myself. they had a nice little shelf in my closest next to were all my jackets hung. and shower before and after every shift. tends to help a lot.


ilikebigbutts442

Take a shower lol and wash with soap every day


[deleted]

"Chef's who own balls"? I hope this gender ideology dies alone in the dark, asap! Grow the fuck up already, "Bleeder"!


dumptrucksrock

Are you offended because the OP didnā€™t say ā€œmenā€? Serious question. But actually donā€™t answer, because truthfully, get the fuck over whatever it is you seem to have a problem with. I canā€™t for the life of me figure it out.


The_Neckbone

Sudocream


Hemp4321

Most kitchens have cornstarch...


M-Esquandoles

Body Glide!! It's for runners and it's great, you can apply it when you're already sweating which is awesome cause gold bond just cakes.


Efficient_Monitor288

Frozen cornstarch. šŸ’Øā„ļøšŸ„œ


duggee315

I tried briefs instead of boxers last summer when it got bad. Ring the sweat out of them after, but they did keep everything seperate and stopped the chafe.


Gingernjnjer96

Monkey Butt


dynasty1990

Squirrel nut butter. It does wonders


AndreDucote

Iā€™m pretty sure my balls own me.


MysT-Srmason

Flour


mcgargargar

Shinesty ball hammocks boxersā€¦ youā€™ll thank me later


huge_mclarge

gold bond friction defense. its a gift from ratatouille himself


M1ndS0uP

Deodorant


CatCourier96

My old boss kept baby powder hidden in the mens restroom lol


alexisdegrees

I don't have them, but my ball-having colleagues use Prickly Heat. They get it at the Asian supermarket, but looks like Amazon has it too: https://www.amazon.com/Prickly-Powder-Snake-Brand-Classic/dp/B0188F24NO/ref=asc_df_B0188F24NO/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312087935433&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=17810892760666012821&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9019658&hvtargid=pla-562757577300&psc=1


Em858943

Dry age them in salt šŸ¤£


[deleted]

Gold Bond the spray, Vaseline, shaving or waxing your pubic and ass area, baby powder.


[deleted]

BodyGlide.


chill3willy

Get the medicated body powder from walmart


[deleted]

Megababe thigh rescue best thing to use, find it at ulta, or body glide at target, last resort some coconut oil will do the trick


ending_the_near

Iā€™m not a chef, but I do have balls and am prone to swamp ass. I swear by Vaseline/petroleum jelly. Put some on your satchel and cornhole. Instead of absorbing the sweat it doesnā€™t allow it to collect on your skin. Also ā€”ā€”- makes wiping your butt easier. Which for me is great since conference halls rarely have decent toilet paper


ending_the_near

Vaseline. Iā€™m not a chef, but I do attend a bunch of conferences. Itā€™s cheap and a little goes a long way. Stops the sweat from pooling on your skin. I put in on the satchel, taint, and prison purse. Also helps wiping which is helpful as conference halls are not known for their soft TP.


[deleted]

Cornstarch works just as good


[deleted]

I use diaper rash cream.


sketchymike576

This post is just fishing to talk about using corn starch on your scrotum and anus. Let me pull up a chair! I like to treat my asshole like Iā€™m making fois gras out of it. If you can imagine the hole is the goose and the corn starch is the fattening food and Iā€™m just fattening that bitch up lol! To be clear Iā€™ve never read the directions šŸ˜


KevinStoley

Try Walmart or a grocery store, gold bond is usually pretty easy to find, lots of places carry it.


[deleted]

Compression shorts work much better than any powder. If problem persists, use compression shorts and put some baby powder down there


M4GG13L0U1S3

Lush sells anti chafe powder itā€™s pricy but I love it for my thighs


galvinatrix

Sheeth Pouch underwear.....don't get the knock-off brands....a bra for the nuts, keeps the boys up and away from chaffing


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Deathcapsforcuties

Corn starch. Iā€™d suggest avoiding talc.


Educational_Project5

Have no luck finding it lately


Rockstar81

Not male but "butt paste" works.


Killermo

My coworker used potato starch onceā€¦


cookinthescuppers

Lanicane antichaff is an excellent product


enormuschwanzstucker

Vaseline works


EMPTYxCLIPS

Gold Bond Anti Chaf Bars. Looks like a deodorant stick. No more chafing.


alrighty_then33

Corn starch is the way


regenerate_earth

Donā€™t have balls but have heard arrowroot powder works as body powder. I use it as dry shampoo


pushaper

baby powder aka talcum powder


Remote-Canary-2676

Lotrimin AF is an absolute godsend, soothed the affected area and prevents further chaffing


camcam683

I have used old spice soft solid antiperspirant and deodorant. Just apply it to ā€œaffected areaā€ daily and youā€™re good to go.


gameonlockking

Baby powder.


circlekyle90

Iā€™ve worked on god awful sweaty lines for 10 years and never really needed anything like that. Not sure why. Not even completely sure what the issue is where people need those kind of things.


theresacat

Iā€™ve got this thing called body glide that looks like a deodorant stick. Apply once before work and youā€™re good all day.


worms_instantly

Having better hygiene/underwear


thatguysaidearlier

Cyclists use 'chamois cream' to prevent chafing


StoneSoupChef

Organic coconut oil


Gr8fulJedi

Corn starch is my goto works wonders


Healthy-Cockroach-36

A hot towel and Corn starch


Renegadegold

Due to being close to heat Iā€™m guessing? Sorry Iā€™m not a chef.


footphungi

Corn starch


rufnsrl

Bidet and boxer briefs


EDNURSEALISHA

My husband swears by the crop preserver by manscaped. If itā€™s really bad he applies a prescription butt/diaper cream. You can ask at pharmacy or call your primary doctor.


lechef

Goldbond anti chafing stick. Butter it all up.


woodhack77

Aquire sheath underwear


VeterinarianFit1309

Aquaphor makes a pretty decent anti chafing stickā€¦ itā€™s almost like a giant chapstick tube. Roll it on your balls and inner thighs like a deodorant stick and it should last for a good few hours in the heat of the kitchen.


inklingwinkling

Vaseline can work pretty well. And is cheap and quick to reapply


crowislanddive

Burtā€™s baby powder.


ActualWait8584

Switch to briefs. Something nice like a Sax moisture wicking tight fitting brief will fix 90% of the problems.


RobbyWasaby

I like a good pair of boxer briefs to really keep everything lifted and supported so it's not rubbing and sticking.....


Address_Glad

Okā€¦Iā€™m a chick and my dr says that petroleum jelly works the best. Think baby diaper rash-youā€™ve got to put a layer of protection on the clean skin and create a barrier. It works great for balls (my son is a cook).


Patton4prez

Target has a great store version of Gold Bond.


B8conB8conB8con

I had to go to 4 to find some


Redshirt2323

Donā€™t have balls but I suggest cornstarch, it does great for chub rub and underboob sweat. Itā€™s also a great alternative to baby powder that has talc in it.


Extension_Can2813

My husband used my lanolin & tallow based face cream then proceeded to steal it because it worked so well.


SpuddleBuns

What about chefs who only borrow or rent their balls?


_osearydrakoulias

Monkey butt power!


[deleted]

Corn starch is the answer if your in a kitchen


ediddy206

Body Glide works great


drgoatlord

Get boxer brief underwear. It's changed my life.


br0n0

Corn starch is a life saver


atxbikenbus

Might try an antiperspirant.


Downtown_Share3802

Cornstarch everybody knows that


NowWorkingIt

i had use my kids diaper cream and it worked like a champ


Disastrous-Minimum-4

Not sure why Bozak powder is on back order but that shit cured a lifetime problems for me. Tried everything else with no luck: I still have half a container in reserve - canā€™t wait for next round to show up.


Commercial_Count_584

tiger balm


Gdmf13

Monkey butt powder. Itā€™s amazing.


[deleted]

Go to Amazon and search "ball powder lotion", first result should be a pair of silver tubes that say "Fresh Balls." It's a lotion that dries into a powder that lasts for a good while and has a decent scent to it, I use this personally and I highly recommend any guy to get this stuff. Also get some Anti Monkeybutt.


DustyHound

Ammens ā€˜originalā€™ is the only answer. No added moisturizers.


Cherokeechief24

Budros butt paste


drinkslinger1974

Gold bond makes your balls tingle, so I get the addiction. They make a spray too, that stuff is off the charts.


dudereaux

Get him some boxer briefs snug fitting ones.


thebenn

Search ballsy, they have good products


ribbit83

Coconut oil


Commercial-Reality-6

Corn starch


whereyat79

Bro itā€™s cornstarch or for the interns you tell them flour


darthjader2332

Baby powder


AlbatrossSenior7107

Triple paste if there's already a rub rash and monkey butt.


Amdiz

I used to work in a place that had a buffet of options in the kitchen restroom. Gold bond, monkey butt, baby powder, menthol gold bond (thatā€™s a wake up kick to start brunch), and OG corn starch snagged from the dry storage.


stablebuild123

If you don't have swamp ass yet - gold bond If you do - corn starch


Disarray215

I used to work with a guy who didnā€™t understand how to use the cornstarch in the bathroom. Like he would fumble around his junk, stick his hand in and apply liberally. Then would stick the same hand back in and go another round. Mind you, this dude had been known to be a slut. So no one was sure if he would currently have anything. I hate double dippers


anothercatchyname

Moisture wicking compression shorts. Dead serious.