delicate question about delicate areas

DCowling

Hi
Is there any easy remedy to cure chaffing from hair in the undercarraige area. does it pass or is the normal route to remove it ( cream etc) , it has not been a major problem in the past but I am starting to ride further , ergo longer in the saddle and it is just starting to be uncomfortable. :oops:
Thankyou in advance

nferrar

Are you using a chamois cream (like the Assos stuff)? If so I'd try that first, personally I would advise against removing the hair and it's even more irritating when it starts to grow back.

DCowling

nferrar wrote:

Are you using a chamois cream (like the Assos stuff)? If so I'd try that first, personally I would advise against removing the hair and it's even more irritating when it starts to grow back.

Not yet, but have ordered some udderly smooth off wiggle this morning to give it a try

Im Bald Ok

I find the best way is to just trim the hair to whatever suits you or your lady/man. 2-10mm

If you wax/cream it off you may have problems with ingrowing hairs or 'spikiness'.

I also use Assos chamois cream for longer rides.

Pokerface

SIlly questions - but do you use padded bike shorts? Do you have a saddle that fits you comfortably?

For some people it will pass as your body gets used to it. But doesn't mean you have to suffer.


Personally, I still use something called 'Bag Balm' on occasion to lubricate that area. It's basically like vasoline with lanolin mixed in. Don't laugh - but it's originally created for cow's udders! (To prevent them from cracking)

CiB

You'll probably just toughen up and get used to it with more miles. Until then Savlon is as good as anything; smear a dollop round the necessary area before a decent ride if you think you need some protection.

DCowling

Pokerface wrote:

SIlly questions - but do you use padded bike shorts? Do you have a saddle that fits you comfortably?

For some people it will pass as your body gets used to it. But doesn't mean you have to suffer.


Personally, I still use something called 'Bag Balm' on occasion to lubricate that area. It's basically like vasoline with lanolin mixed in. Don't laugh - but it's originally created for cow's udders! (To prevent them from cracking)

Yes, use dhb earnley bibs and am currently using a selle italia xo trans am saddle ( having dumped the boardman saddle the bik came with, I got a specialized but this was waaaay to hard )
I have been riding for coming upto a year and managed a reasonable 2.75 k miles, it is only the last few outings where it is rubbing a bit and as I want to do a 100miler I think that this could become an issue

RDW

Electrolysis?:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zi_bMYFmFGg

Otherwise, inserts vary quite a bit - might be worth trying different bibs.

mattward1979

Lube up and ride till the pain fades....

Works for porn stars and cyclists alike!!! =D

But seriously, many people spend a LOT of time and money searching for the perfect saddle and it often turns into a fools errand... Man up your butt, THEN look for a new saddle otherwise you wont really know if the new saddle is better or not.

I still use the one that came with my bike, http://miniurl.com/103952 an outland el Rey which apparently isnt bad, and I have no desire to change it.

The biggest benefit came from riding crap loads and buying better padded undercrackers.

secretsam

mattward1979 wrote:

The biggest benefit came from riding crap loads and buying better padded undercrackers.

Holy cow, getting padding surgically inserted into your groin is a bit extreme. Bib shorts and Assos cream are way cheaper.

DCowling

Thanks for all the advice, I am going to try some cream,
The problem is not having to MTFU with my @ss saddle and shorts are okay , it's more of a chaffing because of the short and curlies

Pokerface

You must be REALLY bushy down there if hair rubbing is an issue underneath :shock:


(And please don't answer this one!)

DCowling

hard to say as I have seen no comparrison ( thankfully)

markos1963

Either shave the lot off or leave well alone no middle ground seams to work. If you do shave then you have to keep it up. For cream I have used Sudocreme in the past to very good effect.

t.m.h.n.e.t

Growing back is the itchy bit,once you have shaved/waxed/removal creamed you need to keep it up.

ps:use a new sharp razor and good moisturiser afterwards

mattward1979

I get my own back on my wife by using her razors to squeaky clean my nadgers.

Feels way more comfortable in the saddle, but you need to keep up the maintenance.