Embarrassing Topic

[Downward]

Bepantham will sort you out fella

And Stain your clothes so beware.

 

[samscar]

Just joined here today and this thread has made me smile.

 

[summerdays]

Just joined here today and this thread has made me smile.

What at other peoples pain

 

[asterion]

Another newb here, do you use the sudocrem or whatever all the time or just when it gets sore? Do you toughen up over time?
I had a similar problem after I went back to climbing, tore my hands up so I put on some moisturiser - the next time my hands were so baby soft I couldn't even grip the rock!
So yes, ahem, I hope there's no risk of a similar situation in the gooch region!

 

[Randochap]

I had a similar problem after I went back to climbing, tore my hands up so I put on some moisturiser - the next time my hands were so baby soft I couldn't even grip the rock! So yes, ahem, I hope there's no risk of a similar situation in the gooch region!

As a former rock climber myself, I know what you mean. The trick is not to carry the same to skin care protocol into the cycling world. Do not treat your arse when cycling in the same way you treated your hands on a 6b rock climb.

OK?

 

[youngoldbloke]

- ah yes! The good old Real MAN® saddlefrom Sheldon Brown

The Real MAN ® saddle is the official saddle of the Mountainbike Militiamen Movement

 

[psmiffy]

I tried sudofen as a day to day preventative and for me it seemed to cause more problems than it solved - good for a bit of end of day maintenance

Experimented with dusting shorts with baby powder to reduce friction in very hot weather - ran out one day and all I had was Scholl foot powder - that seems to work a treat for me

 

[Angelfishsolo]

Sudocreme is great if you get 'sore bits' I would not use it all the time. The muscles and skin 'down there' get used to the pressure and sweat over time and thus you can remain in the saddle longer with less pain. Remember if you are wearing cycling shorts DO NOT put on underwear as well.

 

[Crankarm]

Savlon cream and a suspension seat post .

 

[tonyhgv]

hiya all...i was getting worried about asking for info on BIG BUM GEL SADDLES..but after reading this topic i am not worried at all...pml..as a driver i am sitting for most of 8-10 hours a day and even with air-sprung seats..i get sore bits and piles (too much info me thinks)... i use nivea cold cream ...its so re-freshing..and the wife buys it!!! ...but the other lads in the transport office are questioning why i keep putting my hands down the front of my trousers......... lmao

 

[fitzgerald19]

Check your seat height. Too high puts pressure on Perineum.

ps. DON'T use Ralgex.

agree!