Saddle(vagina) issues... advice please

[karaboss88]

Okay awesome... I'm going to take it up there, maybe take it to a different shop though. Thanks for the help!!!!

[westtexas]

Another thought I had was that your seat may be too high. I had a similar issue as you when I first started riding and when I went to be fitted the guy was amazed I was able to ride at all. My hips were rocking from side to side with each pedal stroke and thusly smashing my lady bits to pieces in the front. You can always try lowering your saddle and see if it doesn't help. For me, it was instant.

Also keep in mind you can put chamois cream up front too to keep the irritation down.

[tzvia]

What were you wearing? When I do a short commute to work (5 miles) I can ride wearing work pants (designer jeans and slacks) provided it's not the middle of a hot summer. Anything longer, or in the heat, and the padded cycling shorts come out. That padding can really make a difference in a good cycling short. I also use shea butter to keep from chafing down there- where my rear meets the seat and the spots where seams may chafe. If you were just wearing regular clothing like shorts and underwear, it can rub you raw on the longer more arduous rides where you could be sweating and clothing can be sticking and rubbing instead of sliding against your protected skin.