Quote Originally Posted by Biking Mama
Hi Ladies,

I'm a new biker and was told by a seasoned athlete that Au Natural was the way to go. So I did! And one week later, I ended up with a yeast infection...YUCK! I haven't had one of these since I was a teenager! Is this a common problem associated with biking? Could it have something to do with my biking shorts (PEARL iZUMi)? Help. How can I avoid this going forward.

Thanks.
I wear PI shorts too, and I haven't had a problem...

Did this happen after a single ride? Or multiple rides? If multiple, are you always wearing clean shorts?

I change out of my cycling shorts as soon as possible after my rides (OK, if I've driven somewhere I usually drive home first, unless it's a very long drive), and I wash my shorts after each use.

--- Denise