Sweaty Bits !

kingrollo
kingrollo Posts: 3,198
edited June 2010 in Road beginners
Yes as delicate a topic as it sounds - I went out last night and did a really good time - by my low standards - showered and all the post ride stretches etc.

Now the tops of my inner legs feel really swollen - and are rubbing together when I walk -is this normal because of the heat ? - or something else ?

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  • Rich Hcp
    Rich Hcp Posts: 1,355
    Get some Chamois Cream, I use Udderly sMOOth

    Lamasil gets rid of the rash, if there is one.

    Any other symptoms, see a Doc
    Richard

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  • PeeDee
    PeeDee Posts: 88
    If this is a recurring problem (and always in the same place) then rub a load of vaseline on the area before you set off on a ride.
  • gregster10217
    gregster10217 Posts: 469
    I also trim the hair down there so it doesn't get it the way, as well as using the chamois cream. Cannot bring myself to shave it all off and find it reasonably comfortable with just a trim!!! (had to shave it all off once for a hernia op and it itched like buggery when it did grow back and I don't want that again)
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  • CarleyB
    CarleyB Posts: 475
    ahem tooo much information :shock: lol
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  • gregster10217
    gregster10217 Posts: 469
    Only trying to help - wasn't sure how to suggest it, without.......suggesting it!!!!! :oops: (and you ladies probably don't have the problem!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 8) )
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  • CarleyB
    CarleyB Posts: 475
    we do have problems but as cycling is a male orientated sport you can't chat about these things lol
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  • irezumi
    irezumi Posts: 142
    How long after cycling are your legs rubbing?

    Take a cold shower, not warm. Will help with recovery and stop the rubbing a bit.
  • jswba
    jswba Posts: 491
    Sudocrem after the ride. Sorts out any chafing.
  • ScaldedCat
    ScaldedCat Posts: 111
    +1 for Udderly Smooth (I keep a tub next to the bed, don't read anything into that it's just handy when I'm gretting ready to go out) and Sudocrem for after the ride.
  • curium
    curium Posts: 815
    gregster10217 wrote:
    I also trim the hair down there so it doesn't get it the way, as well as using the chamois cream. Cannot bring myself to shave it all off and find it reasonably comfortable with just a trim!!! (had to shave it all off once for a hernia op and it itched like buggery when it did grow back and I don't want that again)
    Confirmation that buggery is itchy. Don't try this at home kids ;)
  • whyamihere
    whyamihere Posts: 7,715
    I've been having a bit of trouble with this, as I have eczema, so it gets really itchy and horrible down there in this hot weather. Today I found a tester tub of Assos cream, and tried that instead of the Udderly Smooth cream I normally use. The cooling sensation was very pleasurable on my itchy bits, and I'm about to order a big pot of it.

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