Less glamorous side of cycling...
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fueledbychange
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Ok, so, I'm just gonna get right to the point!
You know when you've been riding your bike for a while (about an hour) and you start to um.. hurt.. down there?
How do you keep this from happening? I already have on of those pad things that you attach to the seat, but it doesn't help!
What are some things you guys do to save yourself when it comes to a really long ride?
You know when you've been riding your bike for a while (about an hour) and you start to um.. hurt.. down there?
How do you keep this from happening? I already have on of those pad things that you attach to the seat, but it doesn't help!
What are some things you guys do to save yourself when it comes to a really long ride?
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There is a lot of information about pain "down there" on the internet. It's very very common. I know I suffer from it. A lot of people wear padded bike shorts. Some people say the padded seats make the pain worse. There are creams you can use too but I haven't tried them yet. Whatever you do, I think you should make sure that nothing is rubbing or moving around down there and stand up on your pedals from time to time..
Do a Google search. Your lady parts will thank you.0 -
Good bike shorts with padding.
If you feel the need to get a padded seat go to a bike store and talk to them about what's best for you. It could just be that your shorts lack adequate padding. Also after you bike for a while it won't hurt so much any more.0 -
Good bike shorts and possibly a different seat could be your solution.
I have a very narrow seat on my bike and I always wear bike shorts. Sometimes after a long ride I'll be sore but I've never had any trouble during a ride.0 -
my god yes!!!! I have wondered about that too. My hubby said I would get used to it but hell I cant get used to that!0
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your testicles shrink0
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I had one of those thin seats and got a padded cover for it and it did not help at all. I went and bought a larger seat and it is very comfortable, (Walmart has them for about $30 - $35.). I can ride for hours with no problems.0
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New seat!0
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Good suggestions so far!
You might also think about adjusting your seat, front to back, on height. It might be too high on the front of the seat or too high in the back. You just have to move it around a bit until it's more comfortable. That, and padded shorts are the way to go! Good luck!0 -
I know its not everyone cup of tea but buy some proper cycle shorts you can get them baggy type with an insert. Also vital a decent saddle.0
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you can get special seats for this, or I hear that over time you 'desensitise' yourself and nobody wants that now do they?0
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In addition to some quality cycling shorts, apply anti-chafe cream (Butt Buddr) on your perineal area. The rubbing and chafing along with the pressure sitting on that narrow seat for a long ride is how the problem manifests. Don't let it stop you from cycling though! We've ALL been through that.
Awesome, what kind of bike do you ride?
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I teach spinning class and this is a problem that so many people have. i always tell new students they will get used to it but it takes almost three weeks for it to stop. The second time i attended spin class i couldnt even sit on the bike seat.0
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Standing up for a bit helps alleviate pain. I'm serious.. helps me plenty on long rides, that or take a break for a while..
doesn't help long term of course, but in the short term it's a blessed relief
@katbaran also hit on something there.. the angle of your seat makes a lot of difference - I've read a lot about that when I was looking into the same issue0 -
Go to a good bike store and get fitted for you bike. It shouldn't hurt. You probably have the wrong seat, or have it positioned in the wrong position.0
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Spandex, no undies. Seriously, if you are doing distance rides other kinds of fabrics will cause saddle sores. I've not tried it, but I guess Chamois Cream is supposed to help, also. I use good old fashioned talc and the saddle sores are gone.
I'm riding a 68 mile loop today, so we'll see how I feel after that. I regularly ride 20-30 miles in one trip.0 -
As your legs get stronger, they will start to bear more of your weight (rather than 70+ percent of your body weight on the saddle itself. This will ease the pain quite a lot.
Also, make sure the saddle is adjusted to you are using your sit bones instead of your lady parts (or man parts, depending on who is reading this). This also takes some getting used to.0 -
You can buy female bike seats...it's way more comfy than the traditional seats0
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I actually have a seat that's split in the back so it moves with my sits bones. Also the bike shorts, and proper bike fit. But some of its not avoidable. You're putting pressue on a sensitive area, so if you're out for a couple hours, you can do as much as you like to prevent it, but expect a bit of a sore bum.0
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I've tried several different seats over the years. None really helped any more than what I had. Good cycling shorts make all the difference in the world. Just be sure you don't wear underwear with them.0
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The softer/cushier you make your saddle, the worse it is going to compress your soft tissues.
Look at the saddle / clothing combinations used by the endurance riders.0
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