If you have a problem with underarm sweating, you’ve probably tried a variety of solutions to sweat less or cover the sweat better so you don’t have to worry as much about the problem. While it’s hard to find something that might work for you, one thing you might consider is something called an underarm sweat pad.
The advantage of these is that they are designed to absorb sweat before it reaches the outer clothing. Sweat can be absorbed so those around you won’t notice that there are wet spots in your underarm area.
Many of these come in dresses that can be attached to the underarm area. For men, there are shirts designed that have accessories for these or the shirt itself is made so that it comes with a pad to absorb any sweating issues. This gives you an extra layer of defense.
Another benefit of this is that if you’re a little more confident that your sweat won’t show, it will lessen your social anxiety. The advantage of this is that the more relaxed you are, the less you will end up sweating.
There are also some downsides to these. Since there is extra material in the armpit area, there won’t be as good air circulation. Heat can build up and make you sweat a little more than if you didn’t have as much padding in that area. You may end up feeling more sticky and uncomfortable even if other people don’t notice.
A second issue to worry about is that while sweat may not be seen by others, eventually it can still be smelled. These sweat pads turn into sweat-soaked cloths that stink. While some are made to dry quickly, sometimes this isn’t possible if you continue to sweat when you’re outside.
