girly problem

[fatbottomedgurl]

Ouchie mama!!! We can not have that, now can we??? Unanimously we all agree a new saddle is in order. I use a Specialized Body Geometry. Now for the shorts-- my vote goes to the Sugoi Evolution short with "multi-component pressure-sensitive chamois designed and developed to offer race ready performance". Sorry if that sounds like a commercial. But you can bury me in mine.

[li10up]

Sounds like you're riding with your pelvis tilted forward. Try tilting it backward to put the pressure on your sit bones. Also, maybe you are stretched out too much? This would cause you to lean forward and put more pressure on the nose of your saddle which would then be in contact with said girly parts. If you ride stretched out alot you may want to tilt the nose of your saddle down just a smidge.

[SalsaMTB]

What kind of pain is it? Is it the type where it burns when you urinate, shower, touch it? If so, I say look for different shorts. I have a saddle I'm pretty happy with, but I know if I wear certain shorts, I can get irritation after long rides, like a rubbing raw feeling and it kills to go to the bathroom. Check your shorts for any seams that may hit that area. Make sure the area is really clean before you ride, I think it was Nanci who said, drip drying is not recommended, it can cause serious irritation. Also, maybe try a cream to reduce chaffing. Careful what you use though, it's pretty sensitive there. I'm sure girls here can recommend something. If everything else about your saddle is comfortable though, except this type of pain, I would try new shorts first. I've been really happy with Shebeest and PI shorts

On the other hand, if it's a bruised feeling, get a new saddle

[chickwhorips]

it seems to be more of a burning sensation.... its one of those that almost makes you want to cry.

[SouthernBelle]

Although several have correctly stated that your bike may not be adjusted properly, there are those of us for whom that portion of our anatomy is a bit more physically prominent. Being properly positioned won't help. I have the WTB saddle mentioned above, just got it last week. Helped tremendously. I gave it the acid test Saturday.

HTH,

[HappyAnika]

I've stumbled across this very helpful web site as a result of doing a search for this exact problem. I've been road biking now for about 2.5 months and just started having some pain in the tender parts after the last 3 or so rides. I've tried tipping my saddle forward, as well as moving it forward (which I needed to do for my knees anyway). These adjustments helped somewhat, but there is still soreness that feels like its from too much rubbing. I'm curious to check out this lube stuff. I think I will try a new pair of shorts before I try a new saddle since I'm still reeling from the cost of my bike. Thanks for everyone's suggestions!

[Nanci]

New shorts/new saddle- practically the same cost!

Any chance you could try a saddle with a narrow nose, and ride with your "stuff" off to one side? I do that sometimes just for a change, and it's pretty comfortable. And my "stuff" isn't big, or anything.

You should be sitting still, not moving around a bunch, causing friction. Sometimes people rock side to side when the seat is too high...

Nanci