There’s no other way to say this: Thigh chafing is hell. In fact, I wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy. Luckily, I’ve finally learned how to manage it — and believe me, I’ve tried everything. Here’s what actually works, according to the experts (and by that, I mean myself and my two beautiful thighs). For starters, I’ve learned over the years that the key to avoiding thigh chafing is prevention. Unfortunately, not all prevention methods are created equal.