What is swampass? I’m so glad you asked. :-/
According to Urban Dictionary, swampass or swamp ass is the condition wherein your butt crack becomes extremely sweaty and sometimes smelly - causing your underwear and clothing to stick. In cases of extreme swamp ass, the sweat soaks all the way through your clothing and becomes visible to passersby.
Because so many of us get hot and sweaty at the gym, the risk for swamp ass is high. And for a lot of people, it becomes a source of embarrassment:
Dear Davey,
I’m new to the gym but have been going regularly for a few weeks. My workout is challenging and I sweat a ton during the exercises. By the time I’m finished with the workout, the seat of my shorts is soaked all the way through. It’s extremely embarrassing and I feel like everyone is laughing at me.
As I wrote before, sweating is actually a good thing. It helps cool your body and even can clear your skin.
The amount you sweat is controlled by genetics, diet, medications and even hormone levels. As such, diet is the only variable within your control; a diet free from processed foods (which contain high levels of salt) seems to help. For some folks, staying away from hot or spicy foods also seems to reduce sweat.
Of course, when it comes to your derriere specifically, you can try out moisture-wicking fabrics to keep things cooler (like my DirtyFit brand underwear) or even applying some powder before exercise.
And it’s also worth noting that sweat doesn’t smell. According to experts, sweat only smells when it comes in contact with certain bacteria. In other words, proactive hygiene will help keep things fresh.
Personally, as someone who sweats A LOT, my advice is to embrace your swamp ass rather than trying to eliminate it. Generally speaking, embracing your body’s natural processes is a more effective use of energy and effort than resisting them. Instead, focus on what really matters: Your workout, your goals and your results.
After all, you’re only sweating because you’re working hard… so wear that swamp ass as a badge of honor.
P.S. Speaking of sweat, try my Bootcamp Workout for a heart-pounding, muscle-pumping workout that will help create a lean, strong build!
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It’s natural for the body to sweat, especially during a workout. Like Davey said, “embrace your body’s natural process…” I find it odd that others care where your body is producing sweat; and if that’s their focus then they need to workout at home, alone…
But then there are some (such as myself) who finds swampass arousing. Don’t know why, but it’s sexy…
I say rock the swamp ass. Nothing is hotter than a guy who just worked out, all covered in sweat. Who cares where it is?
hi .. i from indo, I want to ask, to eliminate the smell of sweat is there any foods that should be avoided?
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