Seems like it would help keep the shorts from getting stinky.
Edit 1: friction is the answer
Edit 2: sorry for this edit – i was trying to make a new post, but Blorp for some reason took me to editing this one instead. Trying to put it back the way it was…
Chaffing. On a long ride, I have to put a lubricant on the bike shorts (I use Chamois Butt’r) as well, which you don’t want to rub into your drawls. Most clothing just isn’t built to rub against your body for 10 hours continuously.
Someone gave me body glide, but I didn’t know where i was supposed to put it.
On the seams, where the chamois meets the short. Put a liberal amount anywhere the fabric isn’t perfectly smooth.