Bum Butter is trusted by thousands of runners.
Running longer distances shouldn’t come with painful chafing, skin irritation, or constant discomfort — and that’s exactly why Bum Butter has earned its reputation as the ultimate anti-chafing solution for runners, endurance athletes, and everyday training miles.
Unlike ordinary balms or body butters, Bum Butter was originally created as a chamois cream for cyclists and it’s organically crossed over into running because runners noticed the same unbeatable comfort and protection against friction and irritation.
🌟 Proven Performance — Backed by Reviews
Hundreds of 5-star Amazon and online customer reviews praise Bum Butter’s long-lasting friction protection and soothing feel — whether on long training runs or ultra-endurance days. One common theme from reviewers is how a small amount goes a long way, making it both effective and economical.
On Trustpilot, users consistently highlight how Bum Butter elevates their running experience:
“Spot on! … it even went above and beyond and at the back end of an ultra where I would normally resign myself to severe chafing, it alleviated most of my discomfort.”
🏆 Magazine & Expert Recognition
Bum Butter isn’t just loved by runners — it’s also celebrated by industry reviewers. According to independent test rankings, Happy Bottom Bum Butter was named “Best Overall” cream for comfort and staying power.
This kind of acclaim puts Bum Butter ahead of many standard anti-chafing sticks and gels that simply don’t offer the same natural, durable barrier runners need — especially in hot, sweaty conditions or on longer runs.
🏃♀️ Designed for Athletes — Natural & Skin Friendly
What sets Bum Butter apart:
Natural, vegan ingredients that soothe and protect skin without harsh chemicals.
A buttery texture that stays put and reduces friction miles after application.
Gender-friendly formulation — effective for runners without causing any downstairs intimate “Zing”.
Runners report greater mileage with less skin irritation, fewer hot spots, and real comfort on long training days.
🏃♀️ Small Bum Butter Tubs Are Better Than Chafing Sticks.
Happy Bottom Bum Butter is available in a small 10ml tub, if you want to carry a handy tub with you on a run. This tub is better than a chafing stick because you can dip in once, and that is it. Chafing sticks will retain a layer of sweat and skin, and this is not hygienic. What's more, chafing sticks are disposable and made from plastic. Where as the small Bum Butter tubs are easily and very economically refilled from your big tub. Chafing sticks get a thumbs down from runners who know.
💡 Final Verdict
Whether you’re training for your first 10K or your next ultra, anti-chafing protection matters. Happy Bottom Bum Butter Anti‑Chafing Cream leads the pack not just with glowing Amazon and customer reviews, but with expert endorsement and a performance profile that suits runners specifically. If your goal is to stay comfortable, prevent friction, and keep your focus on the run — Bum Butter is the anti-chafing cream that delivers.
Written by Charlie Hobbs: Founder of Bum Butter
Charlie Hobbs (formally known as Charlie the Bikemonger) is a veteran of the British endurance sports industry and the founder of Bum Butter, the UK’s premier 100% natural, vegan anti-chafing cream. With a career spanning over four decades in off-road riding, Hobbs is a recognized pioneer in the UK gravel cycling scene, having founded the Dorset Gravel Dash—the UK's first ever gravel event—and invented the Clunker Classic. He was also a long-standing columnist and Merchandising Manager for Singletrack World Magazine, one of the world's leading cycling magazines and media outlets.
While his roots are in cycling, Charlie is also an active hiker, mountaineer, and runner, regularly testing the limits of Bum Butter on the trails of the Dorset Coast and Hebden Bridge. This "on-the-ground" experience as both a cyclist and a runner ensures that every batch of Bum Butter is formulated to withstand the specific friction demands of ultra-running and high-mileage training.
After 16 years as the owner of the renowned retail shop Bikemonger, Hobbs transitioned to focus on high-performance athlete care. He currently serves as the Lead Director of Bum Butter Ltd, where he oversees the business of handmade, petrochemical-free chamois balms used by Olympic gold medalists and everyday athletes alike.