Every time I wear my HRM strap I end up with red itchiness under my boobage. I have both the hard uncomfortable cheap polar strap and the nicer wearlink strap. The problem is actually worse with the wearlink which is brand new. I noticed it's worse when I wear it for more than just an hour, for example I've worn it overnight a few times to see what was going on at night. I've been handwashing it after each use.

I can't quite figure out if it's a contact sensitivity or a ventilation issue. I've applied a zinc-based diaper cream to sooth the area afterwards, but don't know if it's ok to put that kind of cream underneath the electrodes.

Has anyone else had this problem? Can anything be done?


-Dianyla, whose big ol' sweaty boobs probably aren't helping the situation much