Just a little helper tip regarding healing. (My saddle's not going the distance, either) After my big ride on Sat, my vulva area was just a little sore - but then got irritated by something I put in the bath water. DH suggested the aloe gel with lidocaine that we keep in the fridge for sunburns. It worked GREAT (but I let it warm up a little Hope you're mended and "getting back together."