underware or no underware?

[brittmix]

again, this might belong in the 'new to cycling' part, but, just wondering, am i supposed to wear underware with these cycling shorts? my fiance doesn't, but he's a boy, and i didnt know if that meant i wasn't supposed to or not. just wondering! thanks!

[alpinerabbit]

No underwear.

[emily_in_nc]

Nope, don't wear underwear!

It may seem odd at first, but it will keep you more comfortable and prevent chafing.

Emily

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Ick...I've treid riding with out and it give me the heebee jeebies, but then again, I'm a cotton underwear kind o gal. Seems to me a perfect enviornment for a vaginal infection. Any doctors out there have an opinion?

[redrhodie]

Ick...I've treid riding with out and it give me the heebee jeebies, but then again, I'm a cotton underwear kind o gal. Seems to me a perfect enviornment for a vaginal infection. Any doctors out there have an opinion?

Do you wear undies under your bathing suit, too? It's the same thing. Take shorts off right away, and wash before the next ride, and infections won't be an issue.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

I wear underwear under my biking shorts. Never had a problem and I don't have to wash the shorts constantly. Everyone is different.

[bounceswoosh]

I never wear underwear when I ride. I do bring a skirt along with me so that I can take the shorts off the instant I'm done with the trail. And despite the care instructions on the label, I wash the shorts in warm water -- cold water doesn't seem to get them clean enough (frankly very noticable using unscented detergent).

[KnottedYet]

Ick...I've treid riding with out and it give me the heebee jeebies, but then again, I'm a cotton underwear kind o gal. Seems to me a perfect enviornment for a vaginal infection. Any doctors out there have an opinion?

Yes, sweaty damp cotton underwear on the bike is a perfect environment for a vaginal (or urinary tract) infection. Be careful out there, kids.

[Zen]

What is underwear?

[Grog]

No underwear.

Take shorts off as soon as possible.

Wash before wearing again.

[Flybye]

What is underwear?

+1 commando!!!

[tiffany Hart]

I've ridden Europe and the California coast. So I've got a few miles on the road. I didin't wear anything under this cycling tights, however I carried three pair to do those several thousand miles and always washed them like crazy. Sanitization is critrical for any gal when riding. When riding with diferent groups, I was amazed how alot of women & men didn't really wash there cycling clothes on those 6+ day rides and thats crazy> I guess I'm a sanitization nut, but I recommend that is the way to go. Cycling tops and sports bras also need to be cleaned alot. My boy friend, now husband is pretty good about washing and we stay pretty healthy with regards to sanitization.
Tiffany on riding.

[bounceswoosh]

How do you wash them on multi-day trips? Always stay at a hotel so you can use the bathroom facilities?

[Crankin]

I know everyone is different, but I could never wear underwear under cycling shorts... I don't wear it under any workout wear--running shorts, unpadded lycra, yoga pants. One, because of the chafing and potential for infection, and two because it shows through most of these clothes. I tried the wicking thong from EMS and it's really high waisted, like mom jeans and very tight on the sides. The next size is too big. I wanted to wear them under my hiking pants or shorts, but I'll keep going commando, unless it's LONG underwear, which doesn't bother me at all.
I knew nothing about cycling shorts when I started cycling, but I never even considered wearing underwear..

[brittmix]

is it worth the extra $60+ dollars to get a wicking chamois? i've been looking at the pearl izuma micro something pro - they're like $125 but the lady at my LBS said they would be so worth it because i would have a much lower chance of getting a yeast or UT infection. what are your thoughts?