sensitive subject, sensitive area

[Triskeliongirl]

Maybe neither saddle is right for you. If you are sure the Brooks is wrong for you, maybe you need something with a cut-out, but a narrower nose than the Liberator (in addition to some chamois butter). The thigh rubbing also comes when the shape of the saddle is such that there is too gradual a transition from nose to rear. Maybe you need to go to a store where you can look at the saddles, choose one with a sharp not gradual transition (i.e. not much saddle around the thigh area), narrow nose, cut-out, but wide enough in the rear to support your sit bones.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

If i were you I would just try some sort of lubricating cream or ointment when riding instead of changing from saddle to saddle. A cream will definitely reduce chafing and friction. You said you were experiencing chafing.
I believe urinary tract infections are caused by bacteria getting into the urethra, and I find it odd to say that an ointment in the general area would cause such infections. Good diet, keeping the urethra area clean and peeing regularly is the usual advice to prevent urinary infections.

[Crankin]

The Brooks saddle also bothered me greatly. I switched to a Terry Firefly (?). I also use Butt'r religiously. It's never done anything but help, especially on long rides.
Clindomyacin is for folliculitis; although the bumps you have may look like that, it's most likely something else. I would try the chamois creme before getting rid of the saddle.

[short cut sally]

I have the liberator saddle on my bike, and I find if I don't use chamois cream on the longer rides i become "irritated" where the crease is of my thigh buttock area. I also shave and have to avoid shaving before going on longer rides which has also helped. But i swear by the chamois butt'r offered here. Also makes a difference on what type of chamois is in the shorts for me also. I've ditched the soft non formed piece of material to chamois that are different in thicknesses. All of the combinations for me has helped. But the butt'r is heaven. I've used it for a year now faithfully, no UTI's for me. But I apply to the outer labia and buttock area only.

[LBTC]

I use Jason Tea Tree Gel http://vitanetonline.com/description.../Tea-Tree-Gel/
for the red bumps I get in sensitive places....this would be after your shower instead of the astringent you are using now....I find it very soothing and it's made with natural ingredients.

I wax, not shave, and must always plan the wax for at least one full day before a ride of any length.

Hugs and butterflies,
~T~

[SalsaMTB]

I use Jason Tea Tree Gel http://vitanetonline.com/description.../Tea-Tree-Gel/
for the red bumps I get in sensitive places....this would be after your shower instead of the astringent you are using now....I find it very soothing and it's made with natural ingredients.

~T~

Thanks for the tip! As I run out of products, I've been replacing them with more natural and I will soon need a replacement. I know a store right near me carries this brand so I'll be sure to check it out!

[horsemom]

I ride horses in 50 and 100 mile races as well as biking, and I have found a product that seems to keep my nether regions free from sensitive spots and rash. I shave and found that it helps clear up the bumps I first associated with that also. It is called Badger Balm, and the kind I use is Ginger and Lemon. It comes in a little round tin and fits in your pack or pocket and just goes on like a gel- is not oily or gunky at all. It can be found in the natural foods section of grocery stores, or in sports stores. Around here we call it "Beaver Balm" !!!

Laura