44 yr old mom who began riding summer of 2006 when I realized I could burn more calories on bike than on treadmill and actually enjoy doing it! Took a 24 mile ride two days ago (first day of the dreaded monthly visitor) w/PI shorts and a maxi pad. HUGE MISTAKE - do not do this- it is painful the rest of that day and the next.

Found this website and read about others with saddle sores. Yippee - I'm not alone! Also read about Chamois Buttr- used it today (2 days later) for 24 miler and no pain at all. Not during the ride and not after. Many, many thanks for all the other biker chicks who freely give info to us novice riders! I'll keep reading as I keep encountering different issues.

BTW - Terry Butterfly seat on my roadbike.