Sore you-know-what - saddle issue?

[ASammy1]

I would die without a cut out. I use the Terry Butterfly Ti saddle. Many of the women on this forum use cut out saddles.

Oh yeah! Welcome back

[equus123]

If you're itchy and/or uncomfortable afterward, I would suggest chamois cream. It's very highly recommended. If you do decide to use it, take whatever amount you think is a lot...then double it. It'll feel gross and weird and funny at first but you get used to it and your under carriage will certainly thank you if you put more time in the saddle.

[Miranda]

Yea, finding the right saddle for you can be a real hunt. OK, are you sure your bike fits you right? Correct frame size? Saddle fore/aft, height ok? Saddle levelness? I went through many a saddle until I figured out it was my too big bike as part of the source. Good fitting helped unravel it. Waiting for my new ride to be built atm.

OK, if none of the above, besides getting a cut out saddle (which Terry has the great ride it, love it, or return it policy--so basically no harm in trying one), what about chamois cream? I started with my kids zinc diaper rash ointment before I knew about Chamois Butter. Totally ruined some shorts. Cycling specific lube adds so much more comfort. I haven't tried it yet, but I just switched to Belgium Butter, vs Chamois Butter, due to the parabans. Strong family hx of b-ca, so thought I'd better try changing lubes.

Sometimes our gynological issues can play apart in things. As we age, tissues there thin and can have less overall moisture. A cream from the doc can help. Also, on the itchy, my gyno doc (whose also a cyclists and as is his wife) said sometimes in heat ladies can get an 'external' yeast infection. I think it looks like some sorta of cracking besides other symptoms. It can be treated then. Just another piece of food for thought.

Also, if you are new back... remember to gradually add your miles. If you were used to being out a lot before, it's hard sometimes to get the concept of scaling back. But unfortunately our bodies can protest in various ways if we don't.

And yes, welcome back... TE is a great place!

[sundial]

Hi e.e.cummings! Just wanted to welcome you aboard.

[e.e.cummings]

ASammy - I am checking out the Terry Butterfly saddle pronto. I checked out the jewelry and blog - great stuff!

Equus123/Miranda - is the chamois cream easy to wash off the shorts?

Miranda - My bike is made for a woman, and it was fitted to me at the bike store (I guess they did a good job, it took long enough - in all other ways it is the most comfortable bike I've riden). However, I am passing by there this weekend, I will check it out.

Sundial - thanks!

[ny biker]

Have you looked through the threads on saddles under Gear and Accessories? There is lots of information there on determining if you need a cutout, how wide a saddle you need, etc.

Good luck.

[equus123]

Yes, chamois cream does wash out and is hygienic. Not to worry!