Tricks for keeping the 'bits' happy

[shootingstar]

Is all this advice for real?

Ok. I'm a woman. I bike alot.

But I've never had to do/try any of the above.

I have nothing to add. And I don't wear padded cycling shorts. Yep, probably not normal..but maybe I'm just lucky wierd.

I've been cycling nearly last 18 yrs. Many thousands of kms.

Believe me, my saddle is not in a wierd position.

[SpinSpinSugar]

Is all this advice for real?

Ok. I'm a woman. I bike alot.

But I've never had to do/try any of the above.

I have nothing to add. And I don't wear padded cycling shorts. Yep, probably not normal..but maybe I'm just lucky wierd.

I've been cycling nearly last 18 yrs. Many thousands of kms.

Believe me, my saddle is not in a wierd position.

Yes, It's for real. Why would you respond like that?

Yes, I really do all of these things before I ride. No my saddle is not in a weird position, nor is my reach too far, or any other fit issue on this bike.

Considering the number of threads on this forum regarding pain and sores in that area many ladies deal with why would adding any more info be a bad thing?

SpinSpinSugar

[nscrbug]

Funny that you should mention the AZO pills...because after my last few rides, I've had really intense burning when I pee. But I just assumed it was because my girly parts were all inflamed and tender. Maybe I'll try this.

[OakLeaf]

I don't know that I'd take pyridium regularly.

Is it safe to numb your urinary tract when there's nothing wrong? If nothing else, it will stain your underwear and chamois that bright yellow.


nscr, that stuff is just an anesthetic. It doesn't cure infection, just keeps you from having to pee every three minutes. Try cranberry juice, and if that doesn't work and you want to try one more OTC remedy before going to the doctor, Cystex has an antimicrobial.

[SpinSpinSugar]

Burning and frequency of urination during and after a long ride was what prompted me to try the AZO. I even went to the DR and got tested for a UTI, Yeast infection, Bacterial Vaginosis, etc and it all came up negative. Cranberry juice and Cystex doesn't help because it's not a UTI - It's temporary inflammation of the Urethera opening and soft tissue, but it feels exactly like a UTI. The AZO works great to prevent that from happening.

But yes, it will make your pee bright orange, but it hasn't permanently stained anything so far. I don't take it daily.. only for rides that last longer than 2 hours or if it's very hot out and the sweat makes it harder to keep things from sliding around..

[OakLeaf]

I'd be more inclined to try to prevent it with cranberry juice, probiotics, and general immune health. If you get inflammation every time you ride, something's not right.

There's nothing I take that regularly "without a second thought." That includes my calcium/magnesium supplement, which I do take daily, and find quite challenging to keep in balance. Honestly I'd rather take a prescription drug day in and day out than something OTC - at least I'd have some sort of medical supervision.

[SpinSpinSugar]

Ladies, allow me to clarify..

The AZO is not taken daily. It is for long rides (2-3 hrs plus) only.

I was checked for UTI, yeast, etc. it is not that - it is simple inflammation of the urethrea opening and soft tissue.

Chamios bunch, sweat happens, some ladies have more down there than others and it gets rubbed, pinched and chafed after a while no matter which saddle we use. I have experienced no ill effects from using the AZO, and it has kept me doing something I love... riding my bike.

[shootingstar]

I don't know that I'd take pyridium regularly.

Is it safe to numb your urinary tract when there's nothing wrong? If nothing else, it will stain your underwear and chamois that bright yellow.


nscr, that stuff is just an anesthetic. It doesn't cure infection, just keeps you from having to pee every three minutes. Try cranberry juice, and if that doesn't work and you want to try one more OTC remedy before going to the doctor, Cystex has an antimicrobial.

I would be phoning my doctor-sister on this. Any drug is absorbed by the skin for a long period of time can't be always good.

For certain, I wouldn't be going on a long touring rides for several days/weeks by using such a drug often, without consulting a doctor. I still wouldn't. It doesn't sound right, an anaesthesia. Maybe look into different chamois for shorts, saddle type/adjustments. Takes time to look into the latter non-drug options.

Takes me awhile to find the right types of saddles whenever I buy a new bike. Or at least, I try alot of different saddle positions. I have 4 bikes.