my crotch has been injured from riding

[shootingstar]

Butterflysaddle-
...When I was in my 20's I used to get lots of female problems including stubborn recurring yeast infections. My gynocologist kept giving me medicines and acidophilus etc, but it would keep coming back.
I went to a different gyno doctor- a very very OLD German woman doctor. After listening to my complaints she had me write down what I'd eaten for the past week as best I could. I had been eating mostly junk and processed convenience food. I was also smoking and drinking too much, which made things worse.
She then gave me a huge lecture about how my body would never be able to fight off these infections on its own until my diet improved a great deal. She gave me strict orders to eat 3 fresh fruits and 3 fresh veggies every day, and a certain amount of protein as well. She really laid into me and scared me into following her instructions! After that my yeast infections and other gyno problems went away and I think I've gotten one since then (I'm now 55).

In any case, I just thought I'd mention it as another weapon to battle yeast infections. Don't underestimate the health power of lots of good fresh produce and protein!

Very interesting, Bleeckerstgirl on how much whole foods (or eating foods closest to their natural state) can affect a women's internal functioning. A great message to spread to many other women.

Butterfly: Some of us are abit different in what we wear/do when we cycle for our own comfort. Do you always cycle with padded shorts/tights? If it's a shorter distance, you may not need to wear them, but must change panties after each ride.

+1 about making sure the saddle is properly positioned.

I agree about not wearing tight shorts or pants tight in the crotch after you ride. My jeans, dress pants and walking shorts are not skin tight in the crotch. I've wondered how some women can stand it, with super tight jeans..