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

[min]

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.

[BeeLady]

When I wear cycling shorts with a chamois, I don't wear underwear. One benefit of the chamois is no seams, which underwear would negate.

When I wear regular shorts, pedal pushers or jeans I wear underwear, but try to wear microfiber undies (depending on length of ride) or cotton underwear. These rides are usually under 15 miles and are running errands, not continuously in the saddle.

[crazybikinchic]

Commando! Being in Texas, I sweat entirely to much not to wash my shorts after every ride.

[Andrea]

I never wear the stuff.

A lot of chamois are marketed as being antibacterial as well. I'm not sure what they do to it to make it so, but I thinking underwear would negate it.

[spokewench]

So quick answer. NO underwear - i've been riding 20 plus years and I've never had a vaginal or bladder infection from riding in shorts with no underwear.

spoke

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Riding with underwear works just fine for some people (like me).

Try both ways and then decide for yourself.