Embarrassing Problem

beanston1975

This is a bit of an embarrassing issue but here goes....

I am 5'9" and am a hefty 13st10lbs so I could do with losing a few pounds. Now what happens to me, particularly after long rides, is I sometimes end up with red and painful skin in the area between my inner thigh and...well...<ahem>....stuff...you know? It tends to stick around :shock: for a couple of days, meaning that strenuous rides are off limits.

My question is what, apart from maybe shedding a bit of excess weight, can I do to try to sort this painful issue?

I tend to wear close fitting shorts under a pair of Altura baggy shorts.

jmeadows

maybe a bit of vaseline? i think you could prob get some cream too?

dennisn

Could be the dreaded "jock itch". Sort of like athletes foot but in a different spot. Usually doesn't go away without treatment. Also it doesn't really itch, it's painful. Look to see if
the skin is sort of cracked in that area. This could also be just skin rubbing together.
In either case I would use a good cream lube, like Assos, in and around the "problem area"
and see if that helps. Also, strip off those sweaty shorts right after a ride and dry yourself off. Maybe put some skin powder on after you're dry. Wear clean riding shorts daily.

Dennis Noward

beanston1975

It's definitely not itchy, and has on occasion been painful to the point where even walking is difficult. The skin has never cracked, it's just very red and tender.

I have heard of Assos cream (love the name!!) and had considered it, I just wasn't sure if it would do any good.

robmanic1

Clean your undercarriage thoroughly with anti-bac soap too, post ride.

Assos is top notch, never had a problem since I started using it, my gusset always feels lemon fresh!

nicklouse

beanston1975 wrote:

I tend to wear close fitting shorts under a pair of Altura baggy shorts.

do you mean lycra? or just some shorts.

beanston1975

Not lycra shorts, no way! Wouldn't be seen dead in the stuff!

I mean close fitting, cotton shorts in the Calvin Klein stylee.

robmanic1

hmmmmm, aversion to lycra, sore bits, suddenly all becomes clear. Bite the bullet and don the lycra!

nicklouse

Robmanic1 wrote:

hmmmmm, aversion to lycra, sore bits, suddenly all becomes clear. Bite the bullet and don the lycra!

you can still wear the baggies over the lycra.

and you do go combat under the lycra.

cee

nicklouse wrote:

Robmanic1 wrote:

hmmmmm, aversion to lycra, sore bits, suddenly all becomes clear. Bite the bullet and don the lycra!

you can still wear the baggies over the lycra.

and you do go combat under the lycra.

agreed. this will help lots. Cream or vaseline etc if its still a problem

dennisn

beanston1975 wrote:

Not lycra shorts, no way! Wouldn't be seen dead in the stuff!

I mean close fitting, cotton shorts in the Calvin Klein stylee.

I would advise NO COTTON. It just soaks up and retains water. If you must wear shots
try polypro or some other synthetic fiber.

Dennis Noward

beanston1975

Lycra is strong with the dark side of the Force. A thing of evil it is. Wear it it seems I must.

robmanic1

Function over form innit! (Unless you've viewed the girls in lycra thread)

Mog Uk

beanston1975 wrote:

I mean close fitting, cotton shorts in the Calvin Klein stylee.

And that is the problem....

As everyone has said wear a set of lycra under your baggies, problem solved......

supersonic

I get this! I have stretch marks in said area, which seem to inflame. Sudocreme works wonders.

Chaka Ping

If symptoms persist, go and see your pharmacist.

He or she may give you Canestan or something like that, a sort of high-powered athlete's foot cream - I think.

punkypossum

Sudocream seconded - it works wonders on chafed bits, rashes, itches, etc. Slap some on pre-ride, might feel like you had an accident in your pants, but it will stop the problems before they even start!!!

mounty

I get this problem, mostly from walking, sudacream does the trick, great stuff !

Anonymous

Sudocream gets another vote here as well. Slap it on pre ride and you should be fine. I have to also say that you should be avoiding the cotton jockeys as these will just create problems.

nferrar

You don't have to wear lycra under baggies either, I use http://www.wiggle.co.uk/ProductDetail.a ... d%20Briefs which are more like padded boxer shorts, which on an MTB at least I find a bit more comfy than lycra shorts.

Also I'd second the use Assos cream and only wear the under shorts for one ride between washes.

dirtbiker100

yeah get lycra, theres loads of baggie shorts out there which cover up the lycra nicely so you can't tell whats underneath. i wouldn't have gone near lycra without the fact that baggies covers it up.

Ghengis

Try this,

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/ProductDetail.a ... Ease%2090g

It works great and has done the business for me. Looks to be similar to Assos but who can argue with nature kissing your tender bits. Lycra under baggies is defo the way to go although a good pair if baggies with a quality padded liner works well for me.[/url]