embarassing question

**Nanci** · 07-26-2006, 12:13 PM

I _have_ tried to switch- I just plain hate the feeling. I have a pair of Trashy Cat shorts, though, the Sunflower shorts, that are too sheer for underwear. Then I have to make an exception. But I don't like it...

**HipGnosis6** · 07-30-2006, 06:04 PM

I go commando.... the swimsuit analogy is good one.

of course, I work for a kilt manufacturer and spend more time than you'd think possible explaining that "commando is the only way to fly!"

**kelownagirl** · 07-30-2006, 08:33 PM

Related question: Do your hubbies, boyfriends, male friends etc go commando with cycling shorts? Mine says he doesn't like the "loose" feeling - needs something to hold the "boys" in place. What do your men do?

**mimitabby** · 07-30-2006, 08:48 PM

my DH wears long underwear with padding under his bike shorts. (It's pretty funny because sometimes it shows at the hemline!)

**slinkedog** · 07-31-2006, 05:27 PM

Hubby always goes commando, and so do I.

**Luci** · 07-31-2006, 10:09 PM

Good to hear about the PI 3d's. I am still going to tailor the pair I bought, but that makes sense considering how little time you spend in the saddle on a tough MTB ride.

You all are just cracking my up with the comando question. I hate panties anyway

. I was happy when thongs became an option and I never gave wearing panties a thought under bike shorts. Hehe, but I must have my underwire and wonderbra!!!!!

My wonderful DH of 5 years this August goes commando and my former husband did also.

**DebW** · 08-01-2006, 06:58 AM

Anyone else have trouble wearing underwear off the bike when you're in good biking shape? There is a large tendon that connects the inner thigh muscle to the front of the pubic bone, and cycling seems to make it quite thick. Then my underwear cuts into it and becomes really annoying. Sometimes I wear boxers or go commando to avoid the pressure there.

**mimitabby** · 08-01-2006, 07:16 AM

Originally Posted by DebW

Anyone else have trouble wearing underwear off the bike when you're in good biking shape? There is a large tendon that connects the inner thigh muscle to the front of the pubic bone, and cycling seems to make it quite thick. Then my underwear cuts into it and becomes really annoying. Sometimes I wear boxers or go commando to avoid the pressure there.

ooooooo I can't wait until I get that muscle!
I went from having the skinniest legs in town to having normal looking legs thanks to biking. No massive muscles sticking out yet!

**KnottedYet** · 08-01-2006, 07:47 AM

Jockey's "No Panty Line Promise" underwear don't cut into that tendon. They also don't ride up your b*tt.

My favorites are the high-cuts. Bikini cuts bothered that spot for some reason.

And then there's UnderArmor compression shorts with the longer inseam, which I wear as underwear. Those puppies are great!

**Geonz** · 08-01-2006, 10:47 AM

Snot rockets! Snot rockets! Rah! Rah! Rah!

**cherinyc** · 08-01-2006, 11:25 AM

Originally Posted by KSH

I can honestly say that I have blown snot out of my nose on a ride too (when no one was around... but still REALLY GROSS!).

I have had to do things riding... that I NEVER THOUGHT I would do. The snot rocket is one of them.

my bf is all about the snot rockets - I hate it - I am afraid if I am too close behind I will get hit. The other day we were on a ride though, and my nose was running out of control from the dust, pollen, etc - and he's like "just blow it out already". I tried, but I think it was like one of those stage fright moments in the bathroom. My head was saying, "just blow", but the blowing strength just stopped somewhere in my throat or something. No good.
I ended up using the outer thumb part of my glove to wipe my nose, and since then, I just bring a clean, old washcloth that I tuck in one of my little pockets. yuck!

**Nanci** · 08-01-2006, 12:00 PM

That's why gloves mostly all have terry cloth backs...

**Eden** · 08-01-2006, 12:08 PM

Originally Posted by DebW

Anyone else have trouble wearing underwear off the bike when you're in good biking shape? There is a large tendon that connects the inner thigh muscle to the front of the pubic bone, and cycling seems to make it quite thick. Then my underwear cuts into it and becomes really annoying. Sometimes I wear boxers or go commando to avoid the pressure there.

I really like "boy shorts" style underwear these days - they are uncomfortable to wear with jeans though - they bunch up too much. Under shorts (NOT cycling shorts - commando is the only way to go in my book) they are supreme (or sweats, or skirts or loose pants)

**Bike Goddess** · 08-01-2006, 12:10 PM

Andiamo makes "short liners"- not exactly your everyday underwear. If you want to wear something try those.

**FreshNewbie** · 08-01-2006, 12:13 PM

KSH, your post reminded me of one of my recent and so far longest rides (61miles) in 90F heat. It was a club ride and it was pretty fast since it was only me and another woman on the ride. I have to ride to the club ride for about good 40 mins and it's at 8 am. So on weekend mornings I have to get up at 6 am to have time to eat and get all bike stuff together. I don't take my time putting my hair neatly together or spraying myself with any sort of perfume or body spray. In fact I think sweat and perfume is the most disgusting thing ever. So anyway the point is that I don't put any effort into making myself pretty for a ride. So I come to this 61 mile ride and there this another woman who is in her 40's, her body is amazing, I am 23 and I wish I looked like this right now. So during the ride I was riding close to her and sweating buckets, like you dust on my body all over, sun block is slimy and gross down my legs and my arms. All in all feeling and looking gross. Towards the end of the ride she still looks amazing, smells like some sort of nice spray she put on before the ride, no sweat running, nothing. Whats' up with that???? I mean, doesn't she smell bad, sweat, etc. I was jealous

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