Embarrassing Topic

[snorri]

Now I'm going to show my naïveté here but I had no idea men had to vaseline themselves before cycling. Is this before any ride or just long-distance?

They don't. Some of us don't have space for padding down there, and are perfectly comfortable in Marks and Spencer best for short or longer distances.

 

[pes]

yep, padded shorts underneath jogging bottoms, it's just sheer size and lack of fitness causing the sweat thing. I'm leaking like a sieve before most of you even get warmed up. It's not bad and was only becoming an issue on my commute home.

you bragging?

 

[MacB]

you bragging?

yeah I wish, can't even see it for the gut

 

[pes]

Blame the great architect in the sky for that one

 

[punkypossum]

Good old Sudocreme will sort it!

 

[pes]

Good old Sudocreme will sort it!

But doesn't that sting?

 

[Steve Austin]

sudocrem don't sting at all.

If your getting abrasion that is causing bleeding, i would be thinking of changing my saddle. And i would be moisturising before riding, and sudocrem works for this too.

 

[Ravenz]

sudocrem don't sting at all.

If your getting abrasion that is causing bleeding, i would be thinking of changing my saddle. And i would be moisturising before riding, and sudocrem works for this too.

I agree on Sudocrem's abilities.. but it's downfall is the blasted blinding whiteness of it that gets everywhere.....I am one of the many who refuses to splash out 10 quid or more on a small tube of chammy....vaseline is too yucky .. anyone else with anything for under £1.99????

 

[anweledig]

=Whatever you do don't ignore the problem and hope it will get better with time/practice - it won't and you can do some serious damage.

I would go with the Sudocrem as a fairly cheap and not too squishy(and nasty feeling!) cream to reduce the effects of chafing/rubbing but you must also pay close attention to cleanliness to avoid infection starting - washing immediately before/after a ride, only using the shorts once and then washing them (sorry if this is stating the blindingly obvious).

The other things to check are the fit of the shorts - its not about the make or cost but how well they fit your personal anatomy, what works for you may be agony for someone else. Finally check your saddle both type and position. Quite a few people find that the level position doesn't work for them and that a slight tilt down at the front relieves pressure on the perineum making longer rides comfier (assuming you've got the height of the saddle correct). Similarly you may be better with a split style of saddle such as the specialized bg saddles or (after a bit of settling in) a more trad saddle like the Brookes.

Good luck and let us know how you get on.

 

[TVC]

If you're loaded try Assos Chamoise Cream, otherwise use sudocreme like me. Also, as said above, look for better quality padded shorts/better saddle, and don't use anti-perspirant or perfumes on your wedding tackle.

 

[The Jogger]

Bodyglide, runners swear by it!!!!!!

 

[rob7222]

yep, padded shorts underneath jogging bottoms, it's just sheer size and lack of fitness causing the sweat thing. I'm leaking like a sieve before most of you even get warmed up. It's not bad and was only becoming an issue on my commute home.

Try getting rid of the jogging bottoms or replacing them with shorts. I know it's cold out there but the free flowing air should alleviate most problems

 

[wafflycat]

Suggesttions.

If you are wearing underwear below the padded shorts, rtaher than 'going commando' ditch the underwear as the seams can cause chafing

Clean pair of shorts for every day. Effectively wear a day, wash. Be ultra, ultra clean where your nether regions are concerned.

Lubricate: Vaseline, Sudocreme, various brands of chamois creme - whatever takes your fancy.

Make sure your saddle height is correct.

On a long ride - take some creme with you so that you can re-apply as necessary.

Hope this helps.

 

[graham56]

I agree on Sudocrem's abilities.. but it's downfall is the blasted blinding whiteness of it that gets everywhere.....I am one of the many who refuses to splash out 10 quid or more on a small tube of chammy....vaseline is too yucky .. anyone else with anything for under £1.99????

Beef dripping

 

[pes]

I'd like to thank everyone for your frank comments on here. I am confident that I should be ok in the future.

Believe me it is one of your worst nightmares when your wife catches you squat over a mirror examining your undercarriage

Thanfully all appears to be in order and the area isn't as tender today.

Cheers guys.

Paul