Saddle Sores - Sorry maybe TMI

[velogirl]

shaving is a no-no for many female riders. I've found waxing or plucking are okay, but shaving is a sure-fire recipe for saddle sores for me. the hair folicles get infected too easily.

another thought, make sure to keep yourself clean -- both before you ride and after you ride. anti-bacterial baby wipes work great.

Maybe a combination, I can't exactly see them! Ok sorry this will probably seem TMI but here it goes, closer to my sit bones I have caluses (sp). moving towards the front in the crease where my leg meets my Labium it feels more like bruises and on the Labium I get bumps (hard knots). FWIW I keep everything shaved, but it doesn't appear to be an infected/irritated hair - I don't know, it's frustrating and embarrising all at the same time.

[alpinerabbit]

Are you rocking around on your saddle? Or are you fairly stable while pedaling.