Other solution to chaffing?

I never knew about chamois butter til i came on this forum, and i've been biking for years.

I usually don't have a problem with chaffing. But, if i'm going on a long ride, or riding in a skirt or something (see below on why i'd do something like that), then i use talcum powder. Actually, i use scented powder instead of deodorant, so i just put some wherever i might chaffe or rub in a wrong way. it generally works, and also is a great thing if you are chaffing because you sweat, as it tends to absorb sweat and prevent it from getting your clothes wet.

I am mainly a city biker. so, even if i'm going on a long ride i usually just wear what i was going to wear that day. When i commuted 7 miles, ending in a big hill, there was a shower at school that i would sometimes use. But, i rarely wear bike gear even for something like that--usually just stretchy cotton capris or something. Sometimes a skirt, sometimes jeans, high heels, etc. So, i think that doing a little powdering b4 leaving the house may help if i'm having trouble or if it's really hot.

anyone else do this trick? the thought of putting something greasy on before i get all sweaty just doesn't appeal.