sensitive subject, sensitive area

[koala]

Hmm, it's tough because 2 things have changed at once. Might be the saddle, or it might be more mileage in warmer weather. It does bear some suspicious resemblance to a heat-rash.

I use chamois cream or butter religiously with no infection problems, and I ride a lot. So I would try some.

Do you have more than one maker's shorts to wear? I get a similar rash from some makers' shorts, seems to be certain materials irritate my skin when I sweat. The more I sweat, the worse it gets. I cannot wear Sugoi or Shebeest for this reason. I seem to have less of a problem in shorts with a higher lycra content. I would also look at the design of your shorts, and the weight of the fabric. The heavier shorts are frequently made with fewer panels, which can bunch in that area when you sit & pedal. Another reason I avoid certain makers, as this bunching area is where I get pools of sweat that turn into a rash.

[midlife]

Good topic on a great site (I find this is great, no males (I think!) sticking in their lewd comments!! - anyway, I find bodyglide is great. Had a pair of shorts that chaffed after about 50kms to the point of making me red raw -at one point it was so bad I took my arm warmers off and tucked them down my dacks Bodyglide helped and so did losing some weight

I find some of the 'women's specific' shorts can actually have a chamios that is too short in the front. Regrowth from a wax or brazillian is pretty horrible and I have to remember to loofah and moisturize (or just let it grow )

Sounds like some great suggestions here.

[momof4greatkids]

Fantastic comments, and as Midlife said, it's nice to be able to discuss a sensitive subject among females only (i hope!)

I rode 50 miles yesterday (my longest distance so far) What a fantastic spring day we had, too, perfect in every way, including a nice tailwind on the way back!

I'm really happy w/the Liberator saddle, no discomfort in the front like I had w/the Brooks. Sure there was some numbness, but not the unbearable chafing on the female parts like I experienced (albeit intermittently) w/the Brooks.

I used a zinc based ointment on the involved area only, and refrained from shaving for a day before. The rash is much better and I think the problem, at least for now, is resolved for me.

I was wearing Terry knickers, which I like, a lot.

Colleen