quote:<HR>Originally posted by exciton:
I use tiny little squares of athletic tape or waterproof medical tape and only cover the very nip of the nipple, so that I am only taping on the areola and not on any hairy parts. Simple and effective.

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Fabulous advice. I prefer the medical tape and it adheres well but comes off without much pain.

I too have a hairy chest and can't get anything to stick beyond the nipple region. After lots of trial and error, I found three things that work:
1. For shorter runs (< 10 miles), I only have chafing problems when it's hot and I soak my shirt with sweat. In this case, I'm good to go after a swipe of bodyglide;
2. For longer runs: wipe the nipple with rubbing alcohol to remove the surface oils, let it dry, and stick on a little circular or square bandaid. Allow a few minutes for complete adherence before heading out for the run;
3. Using the same procedure as 2, nip guards. They work well, but are a bit expensive.

• Vaseline - $4.49
  - small,round Band-aids - $3.49
  - Body glide - $7.99
  
  Running without ugly brown streaks running down your chest - priceless.