{"id":33450,"date":"2024-06-05T08:05:04","date_gmt":"2024-06-05T15:05:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?p=33450"},"modified":"2024-06-05T17:59:38","modified_gmt":"2024-06-06T00:59:38","slug":"women-cyclists-saddle-soreness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/women-cyclists-saddle-soreness\/","title":{"rendered":"How Women Cyclists Can Prevent Saddle Soreness and Associated Issues"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This post is about the problems that women cyclists sometimes experience with our \u201clady parts,\u201d due to saddle soreness. It includes an explanation of what causes the saddle soreness problems; descriptions of the various problems; advice on how to treat them and when to seek medical help; and advice on how to avoid all of these problems in the first place. The issues I have focused on are vaginitis (yeast infections); urinary tract infections; saddle soreness (includes chafing, folliculitis, saddle sores, and boils); genital numbness; and labial hypertrophy (swollen labia).<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_33452\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33452\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/eepurl.com\/bGzuPf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"33452\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/women-cyclists-saddle-soreness\/post-racing-cyclists-woman-in-front\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Post-racing-cyclists-woman-in-front.jpg?fit=750%2C647&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,647\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Post racing cyclists woman in front\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Women cyclists who spend many hours on their bikes are the most likely to experience saddle soreness&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Post-racing-cyclists-woman-in-front.jpg?fit=300%2C259&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Post-racing-cyclists-woman-in-front.jpg?fit=750%2C647&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-33452 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Post-racing-cyclists-woman-in-front.jpg\" alt=\"How Women Cyclists Can Prevent Problems with Saddle Soreness and Associated Issues. Women cyclists who spend many hours on their bikes are the most likely to experience saddle soreness\" width=\"750\" height=\"647\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-33452\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"33452\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/women-cyclists-saddle-soreness\/post-racing-cyclists-woman-in-front\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Post-racing-cyclists-woman-in-front.jpg?fit=750%2C647&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,647\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Post racing cyclists woman in front\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Women cyclists who spend many hours on their bikes are the most likely to experience saddle soreness&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Post-racing-cyclists-woman-in-front.jpg?fit=300%2C259&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Post-racing-cyclists-woman-in-front.jpg?fit=750%2C647&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-33452 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Post-racing-cyclists-woman-in-front.jpg?resize=750%2C647&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"How Women Cyclists Can Prevent Problems with Saddle Soreness and Associated Issues. Women cyclists who spend many hours on their bikes are the most likely to experience saddle soreness\" width=\"750\" height=\"647\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Post-racing-cyclists-woman-in-front.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Post-racing-cyclists-woman-in-front.jpg?resize=300%2C259&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Post-racing-cyclists-woman-in-front.jpg?resize=250%2C216&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Post-racing-cyclists-woman-in-front.jpg?resize=320%2C276&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Women cyclists who spend many hours on their bikes are the most likely to experience saddle soreness. Photo by the IS Collective<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Problems caused by cycling are not just a problem for men. More attention is given to cycling-related conditions suffered by men, rather than women. And we ladies normally suffer things in greater silence than men, in my opinion. Add to that the fact that the cycling media is often male-centric, and it is no wonder that this topic gets so little attention.<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-224\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-224\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th colspan=\"5\" class=\"column-1\"><center>Products We Recommend for Women's Cycling Health<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><figure id=\"attachment_44645\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44645\" style=\"width: 100px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3VcZW1v\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44645 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/beroy-Womens-Padded-Bike-Bib-Shorts-table-2.jpg?resize=100%2C235&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"100\" height=\"235\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44645\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Beroy Padded Bike Bib Shorts. About $36 - <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3VcZW1v\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click for current Amazon price<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><figure id=\"attachment_44638\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44638\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4aPSqPK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44638 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Terry-padded-womens-bike-shorts.jpg?resize=200%2C231&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"231\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44638\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Terry Padded Women's Bike Shorts. Around $60. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4aPSqPK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click here for current price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><figure id=\"attachment_44620\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44620\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4e257Kp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44620 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Bike-Fit-2nd-edition-Optimise-Your-Bike-Position-for-High-Performance-and-Injury-Avoidance-1.jpg?resize=200%2C242&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"242\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44620\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bike Fit 2nd edition: Optimise Your Bike Position for High Performance and Injury Avoidance. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4e257Kp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click here to view the best current price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><figure id=\"attachment_44614\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44614\" style=\"width: 250px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4ebtsO2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44614 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ISM-PR-Series-Noseless-Bicycle-Seat-table.jpg?resize=250%2C207&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"ISM PR Series Noseless Bicycle Saddle\" width=\"250\" height=\"207\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44614\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">ISM PR Series Noseless Bicycle Saddle. Noseless saddles have been proven to reduce saddle pain. Around $160. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4ebtsO2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click here to see the best current price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-5\"><figure id=\"attachment_44625\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44625\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4bHYTOj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44625 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Selle-Anatomica-Saddle-table-1.jpg?resize=200%2C106&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"106\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44625\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Selle Anatomica Saddle. Leather saddle, made in the USA, renowned for comfort. Around $200. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4bHYTOj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click here to view current best price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-224 from cache -->\n<p>But it is a common and often serious problem. Of course, pro cyclists are likely to suffer more as they spend so much time cycling, but even the most casual Average Jane Cyclist can experience problems.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_33462\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33462\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"33462\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/women-cyclists-saddle-soreness\/post-average-jane-cyclist\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Post-Average-Jane-Cyclist.jpg?fit=750%2C517&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,517\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Post Average Jane Cyclist\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Saddle soreness is more common with competitive cyclists, but even Average Jane Cyclists can experience problems&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Post-Average-Jane-Cyclist.jpg?fit=300%2C207&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Post-Average-Jane-Cyclist.jpg?fit=750%2C517&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-33462 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Post-Average-Jane-Cyclist.jpg\" alt=\"How Women Cyclists Can Prevent Problems with Saddle Soreness and Associated Issues. Saddle soreness is more common with competitive cyclists, but even Average Jane Cyclists can experience problems\" width=\"750\" height=\"517\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-33462\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"33462\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/women-cyclists-saddle-soreness\/post-average-jane-cyclist\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Post-Average-Jane-Cyclist.jpg?fit=750%2C517&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,517\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Post Average Jane Cyclist\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Saddle soreness is more common with competitive cyclists, but even Average Jane Cyclists can experience problems&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Post-Average-Jane-Cyclist.jpg?fit=300%2C207&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Post-Average-Jane-Cyclist.jpg?fit=750%2C517&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-33462 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Post-Average-Jane-Cyclist.jpg?resize=750%2C517&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"How Women Cyclists Can Prevent Problems with Saddle Soreness and Associated Issues. Saddle soreness is more common with competitive cyclists, but even Average Jane Cyclists can experience problems\" width=\"750\" height=\"517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Post-Average-Jane-Cyclist.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Post-Average-Jane-Cyclist.jpg?resize=300%2C207&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Post-Average-Jane-Cyclist.jpg?resize=250%2C172&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Post-Average-Jane-Cyclist.jpg?resize=320%2C221&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript> Saddle soreness is more common with competitive cyclists, but even Average Jane Cyclists can experience problems<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This is a very in-depth post, and I did a lot of research to write it. For those who want to read even further, I have included a list of my research sources at the end of this post.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Related post:\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/best-womens-cycling-jackets-waterproof-windproof\/\">Check out our in-depth comparison of the best cycling jackets for women.<\/a><\/h4>\n<h2>The Causes of Saddle Soreness Problems in Women<\/h2>\n<p>When a female cyclist is on a road bike, her vulva (which is not meant to be weight-bearing) may be bearing up to 40% of her weight. Do that for a few hours, and things can get pretty unhappy down there. Add to that the fact that when you want to put on a burst of speed, you need to lean way forward, and you have a real potential for problems. Much is made of the problems men experience, but men can tuck their parts up front and largely out of harm\u2019s way. Unfortunately, we really have no choice but to sit on ours.<\/p>\n<p>Andy Pruitt, Ed.D., is the founder of the University of Colorado\u2019s Sports Medicine and Performance Center. Dr. Pruitt has served as a medical consultant to numerous World Tour teams and cyclists. He says:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u201cWomen actually have more problems than men, but historically haven\u2019t talked about it as much. Now we have a generation of women cyclists who are not afraid to verbalize their issues. That helps everyone, because the more we understand the issues they\u2019re facing, the better we can address them. No one should suffer in silence.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Research on Saddle Soreness in Women Cyclists<\/h2>\n<p>The first major research on the issue was done in 2006. Dr. Marsha Guess found that competitive women cyclists had a significant increase in numbness and pain, and a significant reduction in genital sensation (compared to female runners). Not only that, but 64% of the women cyclists experienced pain and numbness in the genitals. Even more alarmingly, 10% had suffered injury, including compression of the pudendal nerve, and damage to soft tissue and lymphatic vessels. (See Sources at the end of this post.)<\/p>\n<p>There was some good news \u2013 the women cyclists did not experience sexual dysfunction. Dr. Guess concluded:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u201cThere is an association between bicycling and decreased genital sensation in competitive women bicyclists. Negative effects on sexual function and quality of life were not apparent in our young, healthy premenopausal cohort.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_33459\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33459\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"33459\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/women-cyclists-saddle-soreness\/post-people-on-bikes-in-desert\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/POST-people-on-bikes-in-desert.jpg?fit=750%2C513&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,513\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"POST people on bikes in desert\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;wearing the right cycling outfit is very helpful for long-distance journeys&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/POST-people-on-bikes-in-desert.jpg?fit=300%2C205&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/POST-people-on-bikes-in-desert.jpg?fit=750%2C513&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-33459 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/POST-people-on-bikes-in-desert.jpg\" alt=\"How Women Cyclists Can Prevent Problems with Saddle Soreness and Associated Issues. This post aims to keep you smiling in the saddle\" width=\"750\" height=\"513\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-33459\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"33459\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/women-cyclists-saddle-soreness\/post-people-on-bikes-in-desert\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/POST-people-on-bikes-in-desert.jpg?fit=750%2C513&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,513\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"POST people on bikes in desert\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;wearing the right cycling outfit is very helpful for long-distance journeys&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/POST-people-on-bikes-in-desert.jpg?fit=300%2C205&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/POST-people-on-bikes-in-desert.jpg?fit=750%2C513&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-33459 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/POST-people-on-bikes-in-desert.jpg?resize=750%2C513&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"How Women Cyclists Can Prevent Problems with Saddle Soreness and Associated Issues. This post aims to keep you smiling in the saddle\" width=\"750\" height=\"513\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/POST-people-on-bikes-in-desert.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/POST-people-on-bikes-in-desert.jpg?resize=300%2C205&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/POST-people-on-bikes-in-desert.jpg?resize=250%2C171&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/POST-people-on-bikes-in-desert.jpg?resize=320%2C219&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript> This post aims to keep you smiling in the saddle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Saddle Soreness Caused by Cycling (includes Chafing, Folliculitis, and Boils)<\/h2>\n<p>Saddle soreness refers to a whole smorgasbord of painful conditions caused by friction between your body and the bike. They are by far the most common problems experienced by women who cycle a lot.<\/p>\n<h3>Chafing from Cycling &#8211; the Mildest Form of Saddle Soreness<\/h3>\n<p>It starts with simple chafing, which most commonly affects the inner thighs. Repetitive movements against a saddle can easily cause chafing. Add to this the bacteria that may be present in the chamois area of cycling shorts, and you have a perfect storm. Chafing is not a serious problem in itself, but it can be very uncomfortable.<\/p>\n<h3>Infected Hair Follicles (Folliculitis)<\/h3>\n<p>Folliculitis is also caused by chafing. But in this case, the irritation occurs at the base of the hair follicle, and leads to infection. In this age of Brazilian body waxes, infected hair follicles are common. This is because waxing removes a protective layer of hair from the body. If you can, it is better to leave yourself \u201cau natural\u201d in the groin area during your cycling season.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_33455\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33455\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"33455\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/women-cyclists-saddle-soreness\/post-women-cycling-in-stanley-park-5\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Post-Women-cycling-in-Stanley-Park-5.jpg?fit=750%2C564&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,564\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Post Women cycling in Stanley Park 5\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;We want you to enjoy your hours in the saddle&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Post-Women-cycling-in-Stanley-Park-5.jpg?fit=300%2C226&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Post-Women-cycling-in-Stanley-Park-5.jpg?fit=750%2C564&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-33455 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Post-Women-cycling-in-Stanley-Park-5.jpg\" alt=\"How Women Cyclists Can Prevent Problems with Saddle Soreness and Associated Issues. We want you to enjoy your hours in the saddle\" width=\"750\" height=\"564\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-33455\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"33455\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/women-cyclists-saddle-soreness\/post-women-cycling-in-stanley-park-5\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Post-Women-cycling-in-Stanley-Park-5.jpg?fit=750%2C564&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,564\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Post Women cycling in Stanley Park 5\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;We want you to enjoy your hours in the saddle&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Post-Women-cycling-in-Stanley-Park-5.jpg?fit=300%2C226&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Post-Women-cycling-in-Stanley-Park-5.jpg?fit=750%2C564&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-33455 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Post-Women-cycling-in-Stanley-Park-5.jpg?resize=750%2C564&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"How Women Cyclists Can Prevent Problems with Saddle Soreness and Associated Issues. We want you to enjoy your hours in the saddle\" width=\"750\" height=\"564\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Post-Women-cycling-in-Stanley-Park-5.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Post-Women-cycling-in-Stanley-Park-5.jpg?resize=300%2C226&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Post-Women-cycling-in-Stanley-Park-5.jpg?resize=250%2C188&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Post-Women-cycling-in-Stanley-Park-5.jpg?resize=320%2C241&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript> We want you to enjoy your hours in the saddle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Boils (Furuncles) as a result of Saddle Soreness<\/h3>\n<p>These can also be a result of chafing. However, these can grow and become extremely painful. They often require treatment. More about that below.<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-224-no-2\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-224\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th colspan=\"5\" class=\"column-1\"><center>Products We Recommend for Women's Cycling Health<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><figure id=\"attachment_44645\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44645\" style=\"width: 100px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3VcZW1v\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44645 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/beroy-Womens-Padded-Bike-Bib-Shorts-table-2.jpg?resize=100%2C235&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"100\" height=\"235\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44645\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Beroy Padded Bike Bib Shorts. About $36 - <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3VcZW1v\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click for current Amazon price<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><figure id=\"attachment_44638\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44638\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4aPSqPK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44638 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Terry-padded-womens-bike-shorts.jpg?resize=200%2C231&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"231\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44638\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Terry Padded Women's Bike Shorts. Around $60. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4aPSqPK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click here for current price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><figure id=\"attachment_44620\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44620\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4e257Kp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44620 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Bike-Fit-2nd-edition-Optimise-Your-Bike-Position-for-High-Performance-and-Injury-Avoidance-1.jpg?resize=200%2C242&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"242\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44620\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bike Fit 2nd edition: Optimise Your Bike Position for High Performance and Injury Avoidance. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4e257Kp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click here to view the best current price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><figure id=\"attachment_44614\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44614\" style=\"width: 250px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4ebtsO2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44614 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ISM-PR-Series-Noseless-Bicycle-Seat-table.jpg?resize=250%2C207&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"ISM PR Series Noseless Bicycle Saddle\" width=\"250\" height=\"207\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44614\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">ISM PR Series Noseless Bicycle Saddle. Noseless saddles have been proven to reduce saddle pain. Around $160. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4ebtsO2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click here to see the best current price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-5\"><figure id=\"attachment_44625\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44625\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4bHYTOj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44625 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Selle-Anatomica-Saddle-table-1.jpg?resize=200%2C106&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"106\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44625\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Selle Anatomica Saddle. Leather saddle, made in the USA, renowned for comfort. Around $200. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4bHYTOj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click here to view current best price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-224-no-2 from cache -->\n<h3>Saddle Sores<\/h3>\n<p>Raw skin caused by chafing can ulcerate and become infected, escalating to actual saddle sores. These can be excruciating, and may make it impossible to cycle for a while. They usually look like irritated, raised sections of skin. They may also look like pimples \u2013 pores filled with bacteria.<\/p>\n<h3>How to Treat Chafing, Saddle Sores, Folliculitis, and Boils caused by Saddle Soreness<\/h3>\n<p>If you have an infection, use a light layer of <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3fpisy6\">antibiotic ointment such as Neosporin<\/a>. This applies to chafing, saddles sores, folliculitis, and boils.<\/p>\n<p>A product called <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2WlCMHU\">Boil Ease<\/a> can ease the pain of boils.<\/p>\n<p>For saddle sores, if you want to keep cycling without pain, try cutting <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2L21BTQ\">moleskin<\/a> to fit around the sore, so you can keep pressure off it.<\/p>\n<p>For boils, do not pop them with a needle! Instead, make a warm compress by dipping a cloth into warm water. Then apply it to the boil. This will decrease the pain and start drawing the pus to the surface. After a few sessions of compression (2 to 3 times a day), the boil should burst. At that point, wash it with an antibacterial soap and clean with rubbing alcohol. Finish with <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3fpisy6\">Neosporin<\/a> and a bandage.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_33453\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33453\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"33453\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/women-cyclists-saddle-soreness\/post-smiling-woman-cyclist\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Post-smiling-woman-cyclist.jpg?fit=750%2C636&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,636\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Post smiling woman cyclist\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;When you are cycling, it&#8217;s great if you can just focus on the fun of it&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Post-smiling-woman-cyclist.jpg?fit=300%2C254&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Post-smiling-woman-cyclist.jpg?fit=750%2C636&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-33453 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Post-smiling-woman-cyclist.jpg\" alt=\"How Women Cyclists Can Prevent Problems with Saddle Soreness and Associated Issues. When you are cycling, it's great if you can just focus on the fun of it\" width=\"750\" height=\"636\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-33453\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"33453\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/women-cyclists-saddle-soreness\/post-smiling-woman-cyclist\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Post-smiling-woman-cyclist.jpg?fit=750%2C636&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,636\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Post smiling woman cyclist\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;When you are cycling, it&#8217;s great if you can just focus on the fun of it&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Post-smiling-woman-cyclist.jpg?fit=300%2C254&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Post-smiling-woman-cyclist.jpg?fit=750%2C636&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-33453 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Post-smiling-woman-cyclist.jpg?resize=750%2C636&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"How Women Cyclists Can Prevent Problems with Saddle Soreness and Associated Issues. When you are cycling, it's great if you can just focus on the fun of it\" width=\"750\" height=\"636\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Post-smiling-woman-cyclist.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Post-smiling-woman-cyclist.jpg?resize=300%2C254&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Post-smiling-woman-cyclist.jpg?resize=250%2C212&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Post-smiling-woman-cyclist.jpg?resize=320%2C271&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript> When you are cycling, it&#8217;s great if you can just focus on the fun of it. Photo by the IS Collective<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>When to See a Doctor for Chafing, Saddles Sores, Folliculitis or Boils<\/h3>\n<p>If an infection sets in, you may need an antibiotic prescription. Definitely see a doctor if you start running a fever (especially if you have chills); or you have swollen lymph nodes; or the skin around the infected area turns red or red streaks appear; or the pain becomes severe; or you have a boil that does not drain.<\/p>\n<h2>How Women Cyclists Can Prevent Saddle Soreness Caused by Cycling (including Chafing, Saddle Sores, Folliculitis, and Boils)<\/h2>\n<p>All of these ills start off as chafing, so they are all best targeted by <em>prevention<\/em> of chafing. Specifically, you need to look at two key things:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>a good bike fit, and<\/li>\n<li>a good saddle.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The aim is to avoid repeated friction. You can read more about this below in the section called <a href=\"#unique-name\">What Women Cyclists Can Do to Prevent Saddle Soreness Related Problems.<\/a><\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-209\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-209\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th colspan=\"5\" class=\"column-1\"><center>Prices of the Top 9 Road Bike Saddles<\/center><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><figure id=\"attachment_33209\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33209\" style=\"width: 241px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3eHtqi7\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-33209\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Selle-Italia-SLR-Boost-table1.jpg?resize=241%2C129&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Selle Italia SLR Boost\" width=\"241\" height=\"129\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-33209\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3eHtqi7\"><strong>Selle Italia SLR Boost<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><figure id=\"attachment_33186\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33186\" style=\"width: 241px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2RYnAyS\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-33186\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Diva-saddle-table.jpg?resize=241%2C142&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"241\" height=\"142\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-33186\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2RYnAyS\"><strong>Selle Italia Diva Gel Flow Women Specific Saddle<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><figure id=\"attachment_33164\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33164\" style=\"width: 240px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3cB2WwQ\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-33164 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Selle-SMP-saddle-table1.jpg?resize=240%2C159&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"240\" height=\"159\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-33164\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3cB2WwQ\"><strong>Selle SMP Well Saddle for Men and Women<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><figure id=\"attachment_33219\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33219\" style=\"width: 241px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3EI1DiV\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-33219 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Fabric-Scoop-Radius-Elite-Road-Bike-Saddle1.jpg?resize=241%2C134&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"241\" height=\"134\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-33219\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3EI1DiV\"><strong>Fabric Scoop Radius Elite Road Bike Saddle for Men &amp; Women<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-5\"><figure id=\"attachment_33216\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33216\" style=\"width: 240px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2ncE1uy\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-33216 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Fizik-Arione-K-ium.jpg?resize=240%2C172&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"240\" height=\"172\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-33216\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2ncE1uy\"><strong>Fizik Arione K:ium Rails Road Bike Saddle<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Usually about $170 - <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3c921so\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Please Click Here to See the Best Price on Amazon right now<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><strong><strong>Usually less than $140 - <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3cl8eBK\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Please Click Here to See the Best Price on Amazon right now<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><strong>Best Price on Amazon right now: <\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><strong>Best Price on Amazon right now: <\/td><td class=\"column-5\"><strong>Usually about $100 - <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3TgU6Nn\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Please Click Here to See the Best Price on Amazon right now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><center><figure id=\"attachment_33097\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33097\" style=\"width: 241px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4325MbG\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-33097\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Brooks-saddle-table.jpg?resize=241%2C112&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"241\" height=\"112\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-33097\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4325MbG\"><strong>Brooks Swift<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><figure id=\"attachment_33108\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33108\" style=\"width: 241px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2VL0ddw\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-33108\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Brooks-womens-table.jpg?resize=241%2C150&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"241\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-33108\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2VL0ddw\"><strong>Brooks B67 S Bicycle Saddle, Women-Specific<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><center><figure id=\"attachment_27675\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27675\" style=\"width: 240px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/30C2cn2\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-27675\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/3-Fizik-Antares-Rail-table-1.jpg?resize=240%2C130&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"240\" height=\"130\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/3-Fizik-Antares-Rail-table-1.jpg?w=240&amp;ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/3-Fizik-Antares-Rail-table-1.jpg?resize=150%2C81&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-27675\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/30C2cn2\"><strong>Fizik Antares R3 K:ium Rails Road Bike Saddle<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><center><figure id=\"attachment_27680\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27680\" style=\"width: 240px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4gRSb9Y\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-27680\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/6-Fizik-Aliante-Gamma-K-ium-Rails-Road-Bicycle-Saddle-table.indexed-1.png?resize=240%2C70&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"240\" height=\"70\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/6-Fizik-Aliante-Gamma-K-ium-Rails-Road-Bicycle-Saddle-table.indexed-1.png?w=240&amp;ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/6-Fizik-Aliante-Gamma-K-ium-Rails-Road-Bicycle-Saddle-table.indexed-1.png?resize=150%2C44&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-27680\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4gRSb9Y\"><strong>Fizik Arione Gamma K:ium Rails<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-5\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Usually about $190 - <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4325MbG\">Please Click Here to See the Best Price on Amazon right now<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><strong>Best Price on Amazon right now: <\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><strong>Best Price on Amazon right now: <\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><strong>Best Price on Amazon right now: <\/td><td class=\"column-5\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-209 from cache -->\n<h2>Vaginitis (Vaginal Infections, such as Yeast Infections)<\/h2>\n<p>According to the Mayo Clinic, \u201cVaginitis is an inflammation of the vagina that can result in discharge, itching, and pain. The cause is usually a change in the normal balance of vaginal bacteria or an infection.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>There can also be burning when you urinate. Most women have had yeast infections at some time. You may be more prone to cycling-induced vaginitis if you are post-menopause or have had a hysterectomy. This is because these can lead to thinner vaginal lining. Women cyclists are at heightened risk due to spending many hours in the bike saddle.<\/p>\n<p>Cycling can cause infections because, as Professor of Gynecology Mary Jane Minken notes:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u201cChamois time can be bacteria-multiplying time. Women who bike a lot are sweating inside close-fitting clothing. That can promote the overgrowth of yeast, which thrives in hot moist environments.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>How to Treat Vaginitis caused by Cycling<\/h3>\n<p>Vaginitis can sometimes be treated by over-the-counter, anti-yeast remedies. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2KRXERM\">Good products such as Monistat can even be purchased online<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>And a topical steroid cream can help with the itching. In extreme cases, I have found <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3RDICAv\">Cortizone<\/a> brings almost immediate relief. If you apply it before bed, everything is much, much happier by morning!<\/p>\n<h3>When to See a Doctor for Vaginitis<\/h3>\n<p>If a single application of an anti-yeast remedy does not work, see a doctor to get an antifungal to treat it.<\/p>\n<p>Also, see a doctor if you have vaginitis with a particularly unpleasant vaginal odor, discharge, or itching. This is especially true if you recently started to see a new partner, as it may not be the cycling. It may be an STD, such as Trichomoniasis. Also, if the vaginal discomfort is accompanied by a fever, chills or pelvic pain, see a doctor right away.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_33461\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33461\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"33461\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/women-cyclists-saddle-soreness\/post-smiling-woman-cyclist-heads-up\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Post-smiling-woman-cyclist-heads-up.jpg?fit=750%2C957&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,957\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Post smiling woman cyclist heads up\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Despite the problems discussed in this post, most of the time, women cyclists love their time on their bikes&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Post-smiling-woman-cyclist-heads-up.jpg?fit=235%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Post-smiling-woman-cyclist-heads-up.jpg?fit=750%2C957&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-33461 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Post-smiling-woman-cyclist-heads-up.jpg\" alt=\"How Women Cyclists Can Prevent Problems with Saddle Soreness and Associated Issues. Despite the problems discussed in this post, most of the time, women cyclists love their time on their bikes\" width=\"750\" height=\"957\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-33461\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"33461\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/women-cyclists-saddle-soreness\/post-smiling-woman-cyclist-heads-up\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Post-smiling-woman-cyclist-heads-up.jpg?fit=750%2C957&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,957\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Post smiling woman cyclist heads up\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Despite the problems discussed in this post, most of the time, women cyclists love their time on their bikes&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Post-smiling-woman-cyclist-heads-up.jpg?fit=235%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Post-smiling-woman-cyclist-heads-up.jpg?fit=750%2C957&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-33461 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Post-smiling-woman-cyclist-heads-up.jpg?resize=750%2C957&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"How Women Cyclists Can Prevent Problems with Saddle Soreness and Associated Issues. Despite the problems discussed in this post, most of the time, women cyclists love their time on their bikes\" width=\"750\" height=\"957\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Post-smiling-woman-cyclist-heads-up.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Post-smiling-woman-cyclist-heads-up.jpg?resize=235%2C300&amp;ssl=1 235w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Post-smiling-woman-cyclist-heads-up.jpg?resize=250%2C319&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Post-smiling-woman-cyclist-heads-up.jpg?resize=320%2C408&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript> Despite the problems discussed in this post, most of the time, women cyclists love their time on their bikes. Photo by the IS Collective<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>How Women Cyclists Can Prevent Vaginitis<\/h2>\n<h3>Cleanliness is Key<\/h3>\n<p>To prevent vaginitis, <em>cleanliness is your first defense<\/em> to stop the fungus and bacteria from multiplying.<\/p>\n<p>The chamois in cycling shorts can be a breeding ground for bacteria, so it is important to wash your chamois after every ride, and air dry completely. Some cycling shorts have a removable chamois that can be washed on its own. If you don\u2019t have that, wash the shorts and chamois together.<\/p>\n<p>Also, remove your shorts as soon as possible after every ride. Then, take a shower right away. Don\u2019t use products that can cause or exacerbate irritation, such as scented soaps, harsh soaps, soaps with deodorant or antibacterial action, or bubble bath.<\/p>\n<p>After showering, dry off <em>completely<\/em>. If necessary, use a blow dryer on low heat to completely dry your parts. This is to make sure that you are completely dry, because bacteria thrive in moisture. If a shower is not possible, then use baby wipes.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s best to sleep without underwear, to keep things drier, because yeast thrives in moisture.<\/p>\n<h3>Supplements that May Help<\/h3>\n<p>Many people believe that yoghurt or probiotics <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/35tUxJd\">(specifically <em>Lactobacillus acidophilus<\/em> supplements)<\/a> may help to prevent vaginitis, by helping to maintain a correct balance in the vagina. However, there is not enough research to definitively prove this. On the other hand, probiotics promote good health in a number of ways, including intestinal health, so there is no harm in trying it (Source: Web MD).<\/p>\n<p>Also, I have had very good results from making my own fermented vegetables at home (to create natural probiotics). If you are interested in this, there are many how-to videos on YouTube. It is much easier than you might think.<\/p>\n<p>Vaginitis may also be caused by too much friction on the bike, caused by a poorly fitting bike or saddle. For advice about this, please see the section below called <a href=\"#unique-name\">What Women Cyclists Can Do to Prevent Saddle Soreness Related Problems.<\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_33457\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33457\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"33457\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/women-cyclists-saddle-soreness\/post-triumphant-woman-cyclist\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Post-Triumphant-woman-cyclist.jpg?fit=750%2C498&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,498\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Post Triumphant woman cyclist\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Post-Triumphant-woman-cyclist.jpg?fit=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Post-Triumphant-woman-cyclist.jpg?fit=750%2C498&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-33457 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Post-Triumphant-woman-cyclist.jpg\" alt=\"Saddle soreness\" width=\"750\" height=\"498\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-33457\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"33457\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/women-cyclists-saddle-soreness\/post-triumphant-woman-cyclist\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Post-Triumphant-woman-cyclist.jpg?fit=750%2C498&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,498\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Post Triumphant woman cyclist\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Post-Triumphant-woman-cyclist.jpg?fit=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Post-Triumphant-woman-cyclist.jpg?fit=750%2C498&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-33457 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Post-Triumphant-woman-cyclist.jpg?resize=750%2C498&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Saddle soreness\" width=\"750\" height=\"498\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Post-Triumphant-woman-cyclist.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Post-Triumphant-woman-cyclist.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Post-Triumphant-woman-cyclist.jpg?resize=250%2C166&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Post-Triumphant-woman-cyclist.jpg?resize=320%2C212&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript> Yes we can! Photo by the IS Collective<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)<\/h2>\n<p>These are bacterial infections that impact any part of the urinary system \u2013 such as your urethra, bladder, or kidneys. Unfortunately, they are quite common in women who cycle, because bacteria from our chamois can make its way into our bladder.<\/p>\n<p>You are most likely familiar with the symptoms of urinary infections, but in case you are not, they include: burning urination; frequent feeling that you urgently need to urinate, even when you don\u2019t; discolored urine; and generalized pain in the area. You may only have the first one or two of those symptoms, or you may be unlucky enough to have all of them.<\/p>\n<h3>How to Treat Urinary Tract Infections<\/h3>\n<p>Many women try non-medical treatments for urinary tract infections, including drinking plenty of <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3HZb3pm\">cranberry juice<\/a>, and drinking lots of water to flush everything out.<\/p>\n<h3>When to Get Medical Help for a Urinary Tract Infection<\/h3>\n<p>If home treatments do not help and the condition persists for longer than a day, or becomes very uncomfortable, go to a doctor. This condition can get very painful very quickly. A prescription medication, usually an antibiotic, will clear it up quickly.<\/p>\n<p>Also, if you are having a lot of pain, ask your doctor about a prescription for the pain. There are <em>prescription medications that specifically aim to relieve pain in the urethra<\/em>. I have found that unless you ask for this, doctors don&#8217;t subscribe it. If you do ask for it, it seems their memory is jogged and they will prescribe it. I guess they think that the antibiotics will sort it out in a day or two, so it&#8217;s not necessary. Based on personal experience, 24 to 36 hours of a UTI is 24 to 36 hours of pain <em>I do not want!<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Some doctors insist on doing a test on your urine, but really, you <em>know<\/em> when you have a urinary tract infection. Unfortunately, it is impossible not to notice. My only aim in this situation is to start treatment as soon as possible.<\/p>\n<h3>How Women Cyclists Can Prevent Urinary Tract Infections<\/h3>\n<h4>Cleanliness<\/h4>\n<p>As with vaginitis, cleanliness is your first defense against urinary tract infections related to cycling. And the usual advice you have probably heard already applies: such as wiping yourself clean from front to back. Also, drinking lots of water helps to keep everything well flushed.<\/p>\n<p>And as with vaginitis, getting out of your shorts immediately after cycling is important. And then immediately showering, followed by drying off completely. And laundering your shorts and chamois.<\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3HZb3pm\">Cranberry Juice<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>There is some research that suggests that regularly drinking cranberry juice may help you to have less frequent infections (Hisano et al., see list of sources at the end of this post). Cranberry juice has a chemical called A-type proanthocyanidins. This is thought to protect against bacteria in the bladder. Of course, it must be a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3HZb3pm\">100% pure cranberry juice<\/a>, with no added sugar or anything else.<\/p>\n<p>However, all of this might not stop you from getting a urinary tract infection caused by friction and irritation when cycling. To reduce that possibility, please see the section below called <a href=\"#unique-name\">What Women Cyclists Can Do to Prevent Saddle Soreness Related Problems.<\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_33456\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33456\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3b5JYgs\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"33456\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/women-cyclists-saddle-soreness\/post-triumphant-woman-cyclist-2-header\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Post-Triumphant-woman-cyclist-2-header.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,420\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Post Triumphant woman cyclist 2 header\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Don&#8217;t let saddle soreness stop you from achieving those triumphant moments on your bike\u00a1&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Post-Triumphant-woman-cyclist-2-header.jpg?fit=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Post-Triumphant-woman-cyclist-2-header.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-33456 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Post-Triumphant-woman-cyclist-2-header.jpg\" alt=\"Saddle soreness\" width=\"750\" height=\"420\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-33456\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"33456\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/women-cyclists-saddle-soreness\/post-triumphant-woman-cyclist-2-header\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Post-Triumphant-woman-cyclist-2-header.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,420\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Post Triumphant woman cyclist 2 header\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Don&#8217;t let saddle soreness stop you from achieving those triumphant moments on your bike\u00a1&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Post-Triumphant-woman-cyclist-2-header.jpg?fit=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Post-Triumphant-woman-cyclist-2-header.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-33456 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Post-Triumphant-woman-cyclist-2-header.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Saddle soreness\" width=\"750\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Post-Triumphant-woman-cyclist-2-header.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Post-Triumphant-woman-cyclist-2-header.jpg?resize=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Post-Triumphant-woman-cyclist-2-header.jpg?resize=250%2C140&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Post-Triumphant-woman-cyclist-2-header.jpg?resize=320%2C179&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Don&#8217;t let saddle soreness stop you from achieving those triumphant moments on your bike! Photo by the IS Collective<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Genital Numbness<\/h2>\n<p>Researcher Dr. Marsha Guess reported that 64% of a group of female cyclists (who rode at least 10 miles per week) reported genital numbness and tingling within the previous 30 days. Fortunately, she also found no association with sexual dysfunction or quality of life. Still, genital numbness is no fun for anyone. Numbness is caused by compressing nerves.<\/p>\n<h3>How to Prevent Cycling-Related Genital Numbness<\/h3>\n<p>The primary solution is a good bike fit, so that your weight is properly distributed. Also, it&#8217;s important to have the right saddle. For more on those two issues, see below in our section on <a href=\"#unique-name\">What Women Cyclists Can Do to Prevent Saddle Soreness Related Problems.<\/a><\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-224-no-3\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-224\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th colspan=\"5\" class=\"column-1\"><center>Products We Recommend for Women's Cycling Health<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><figure id=\"attachment_44645\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44645\" style=\"width: 100px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3VcZW1v\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44645 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/beroy-Womens-Padded-Bike-Bib-Shorts-table-2.jpg?resize=100%2C235&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"100\" height=\"235\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44645\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Beroy Padded Bike Bib Shorts. About $36 - <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3VcZW1v\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click for current Amazon price<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><figure id=\"attachment_44638\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44638\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4aPSqPK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44638 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Terry-padded-womens-bike-shorts.jpg?resize=200%2C231&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"231\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44638\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Terry Padded Women's Bike Shorts. Around $60. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4aPSqPK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click here for current price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><figure id=\"attachment_44620\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44620\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4e257Kp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44620 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Bike-Fit-2nd-edition-Optimise-Your-Bike-Position-for-High-Performance-and-Injury-Avoidance-1.jpg?resize=200%2C242&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"242\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44620\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bike Fit 2nd edition: Optimise Your Bike Position for High Performance and Injury Avoidance. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4e257Kp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click here to view the best current price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><figure id=\"attachment_44614\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44614\" style=\"width: 250px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4ebtsO2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44614 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ISM-PR-Series-Noseless-Bicycle-Seat-table.jpg?resize=250%2C207&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"ISM PR Series Noseless Bicycle Saddle\" width=\"250\" height=\"207\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44614\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">ISM PR Series Noseless Bicycle Saddle. Noseless saddles have been proven to reduce saddle pain. Around $160. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4ebtsO2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click here to see the best current price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-5\"><figure id=\"attachment_44625\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44625\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4bHYTOj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44625 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Selle-Anatomica-Saddle-table-1.jpg?resize=200%2C106&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"106\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44625\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Selle Anatomica Saddle. Leather saddle, made in the USA, renowned for comfort. Around $200. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4bHYTOj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click here to view current best price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-224-no-3 from cache -->\n<h2>Labial Hypertrophy<\/h2>\n<p>Labial hypertrophy (swollen inner and\/or outer labia) is a more serious condition. This condition is caused by pressure, which can result in inadequate draining of the lymphatic system. This can even cause long-term swelling of the labia. An early sign is discomfort when you apply pressure to the area. Irritation of the labia is also a sign.<\/p>\n<p>Once you have swelling, the swelling can further impede drainage, so you are in a vicious circle. \u00a0In some cases, a surgical intervention is required to ease the pressure.<\/p>\n<p>Even in the absence of long-term damage, this condition can be intensely painful. One woman cyclist, Tess, complained after a 100 mile bike ride about her \u201clady parts:\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u201cWhen I got home, I inspected the damage. It was horrific. Swollen, chafed and raw. I really don\u2019t know how female professional cyclists maintain any kind of love-life. The pain lasted for days, and the thought of getting back on the saddle filled me with dread.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The labia may also become inflamed, and some women even get infections of the labia. Champion cyclist and doctor, Bridie O\u2019Donnell, says:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u201cLabial abscesses that needed to be drained or excised were very common during my racing career, and every season, three or four of my teammates would undergo surgery for this.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>When to Seek Medical Help for Swollen Labia<\/h3>\n<p>This is not a problem you can treat yourself. Apart from staying off your bike, which you probably don\u2019t want to hear.<\/p>\n<p>So, when should you see a doctor for this condition? In the case of swollen, inflamed, or infected labia, the answer is, as soon as possible.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Phil Burt, head of physiotherapy at British Cycling, says: \u201cIf you have seriously swollen labia, it\u2019s quite personal to talk about, but it really needs addressing as soon as possible.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In the case of inflamed or infected labia, the answer is, <em>see a doctor<\/em> <em>immediately.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>How to Prevent Cycling-Related Labial Hypertrophy<\/h3>\n<p>As with most of the problems in this post, the primary solution is a good bike fit, followed by the right saddle. See just below in the next section.<\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"unique-name\"><\/a>What Women Cyclists Can Do to Prevent Saddle Soreness Related Problems<\/h2>\n<h3>No. 1: Get Your Bike Fitted Properly<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_33458\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33458\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3dmGSqd\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"33458\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/women-cyclists-saddle-soreness\/post-huge-smile-woman-cyclist\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Post-huge-smile-woman-cyclist.jpg?fit=750%2C540&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,540\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Post huge smile woman cyclist\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Cycling promotes feelings of happiness and general well being&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Post-huge-smile-woman-cyclist.jpg?fit=300%2C216&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Post-huge-smile-woman-cyclist.jpg?fit=750%2C540&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-33458 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Post-huge-smile-woman-cyclist.jpg\" alt=\"How Women Cyclists Can Prevent Problems with Saddle Soreness and Associated Issues.You are much likelier to be a happy cyclist if you have a well fitted bike\" width=\"750\" height=\"540\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-33458\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"33458\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/women-cyclists-saddle-soreness\/post-huge-smile-woman-cyclist\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Post-huge-smile-woman-cyclist.jpg?fit=750%2C540&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,540\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Post huge smile woman cyclist\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Cycling promotes feelings of happiness and general well being&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Post-huge-smile-woman-cyclist.jpg?fit=300%2C216&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Post-huge-smile-woman-cyclist.jpg?fit=750%2C540&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-33458 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Post-huge-smile-woman-cyclist.jpg?resize=750%2C540&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"How Women Cyclists Can Prevent Problems with Saddle Soreness and Associated Issues.You are much likelier to be a happy cyclist if you have a well fitted bike\" width=\"750\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Post-huge-smile-woman-cyclist.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Post-huge-smile-woman-cyclist.jpg?resize=300%2C216&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Post-huge-smile-woman-cyclist.jpg?resize=250%2C180&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Post-huge-smile-woman-cyclist.jpg?resize=320%2C230&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> You are much likelier to be a happy cyclist if you have a well fitted bike. Photo by the IS Collective<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>To reduce pressure points, Joe and I always recommend having your bike fitted to your body. None of us is the ideal model for any bicycle manufacturer, so it is unlikely that a bike will be a perfect fit straight out of the store.<\/p>\n<p>For example, almost everyone has a leg that is slightly shorter than the other. This means that you will be shifting on the saddle at the bottom of each rotation, which can create a chafe point in your groin area. Sometimes all that is needed is a simple shim in your shoe to equalize the length.<\/p>\n<p>If your bike does not fit your body, all kinds of problems can ensue. These include back, knee, hip, and elbow pain. And more to the point here, an ill-fitting bike can cause saddle soreness.<\/p>\n<h4>Related Post: <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/video-3-hip-stretches-cure-cycling-hip-pain\/\">3 Hip Stretches to Cure Cycling Hip Pain<\/a><\/h4>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"naKhPYXKRm\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/video-3-hip-stretches-cure-cycling-hip-pain\/\">Video: 3 Hip Stretches to Cure Cycling Hip Pain<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content lazyload\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Video: 3 Hip Stretches to Cure Cycling Hip Pain&#8221; &#8212; Average Joe Cyclist\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/video-3-hip-stretches-cure-cycling-hip-pain\/embed\/#?secret=dI8l8JEGeS#?secret=naKhPYXKRm\" data-secret=\"naKhPYXKRm\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h4>Professional Bike Fitting<\/h4>\n<p>The best solution is a professional bike fitting. The aim is to customize your bike to you so that it fits perfectly. As a result, most of your weight will be on your ischial tuberosities (your sit bones), or on the pubic rami (the pelvic bones, which are further forward). Where your weight rests will depend on your cycling position. The key is not to have too much weight on your soft tissues.<\/p>\n<p>Professional bike fittings are usually expensive. But if you can afford it, they are worth their weight in gold. If you have been experiencing saddle soreness, be sure to tell your bike fitter about it. Yes, it\u2019s a bit embarrassing to talk to a stranger about this, but it\u2019s worth your while. If you have a choice of bike fitters, phone around and try to get one who understands the specifically female issues that you are dealing with.<\/p>\n<h4>Electronic Pressure Mappers<\/h4>\n<p>The most expensive bike fittings will include measurements done with an electronic pressure mapper. This will expose potential pain areas where your body is in contact with the saddle in minutes. If you can afford this, you could save yourself hours of painful trial and error, trying to find the right saddle and fit it correctly.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, you need to be lucky enough to have this service available in your area, and be able to afford it. Expect to pay hundreds of dollars.<\/p>\n<h4>Do It Yourself Bike Fitting<\/h4>\n<p>If you cannot afford a professional bike fitting, the book below will help you do your own bike fitting. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3yLrGTf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em><span id=\"productTitle\" class=\"a-size-extra-large\">Bike Fit: Optimise Your Bike Position for High Performance and Injury Avoidance <\/span><\/em><\/a>is written by Phil Burt. Burt is the head physiotherapist at British Cycling and Team Sky. Working with the UK Sport\u2019s Research and Innovation team, Burt played a leading role in researching women\u2019s saddle soreness problems, and coming up with solutions. (That&#8217;s why he is quoted elsewhere in this post.) So, unlike with many cycling books, women\u2019s needs are specifically addressed in this book, rather than ignored or sidelined.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_43838\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-43838\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3yLrGTf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"43838\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/cyclists-knee-replacement-surgery\/bike-fit-book-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Bike-Fit-Book-1.jpg?fit=750%2C913&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,913\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Bike Fit Book (1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;It is absolutely essential to get your bike fit correct. This book shows you how to do it right. Click here to check out the current price on Amazon&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Bike-Fit-Book-1.jpg?fit=246%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Bike-Fit-Book-1.jpg?fit=750%2C913&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-43838 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Bike-Fit-Book-1.jpg\" alt=\"It is absolutely essential to get your bike fit correct, so that you don't cause knee, pain, or back pain\" width=\"750\" height=\"913\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-43838\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"43838\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/cyclists-knee-replacement-surgery\/bike-fit-book-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Bike-Fit-Book-1.jpg?fit=750%2C913&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,913\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Bike Fit Book (1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;It is absolutely essential to get your bike fit correct. This book shows you how to do it right. Click here to check out the current price on Amazon&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Bike-Fit-Book-1.jpg?fit=246%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Bike-Fit-Book-1.jpg?fit=750%2C913&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-43838 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Bike-Fit-Book-1.jpg?resize=750%2C913&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"It is absolutely essential to get your bike fit correct, so that you don't cause knee, pain, or back pain\" width=\"750\" height=\"913\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Bike-Fit-Book-1.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Bike-Fit-Book-1.jpg?resize=246%2C300&amp;ssl=1 246w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> It is absolutely essential to get your bike fit correct. This book shows you how to do it right. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3yLrGTf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here to check out the current price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>When you do your own bike fit, focus on a fit that does not require you to be stretched forward too much. The more you stretch forward, the more your weight shifts from your glutes and your sit bones, onto your vulva. Not desirable! Changes to the stem of the bike can make a huge difference.<\/p>\n<h3>No. 2: Get the Right Bike Saddle<\/h3>\n<p>Once your bike is perfectly fitted to your body, you need to turn your attention to your saddle. Note that a professional bike fitting will include help with your saddle. But if you don\u2019t have access to that, there is plenty you can do to make sure your saddle is helping the situation, not making it worse.<\/p>\n<p>First, it is important to get the right saddle to suit your body. We have two related posts that can help with that.<\/p>\n<h3>Related Posts to Help You Pick Out the Right Saddle and Fit it Properly<\/h3>\n<h4>Related Post: <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/avoid-a-sore-butt-when-cycling\/\">Top 10 Tips to Avoid a Sore Butt from Cycling<\/a><\/h4>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"hKQIIeyCR2\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/avoid-a-sore-butt-when-cycling\/\">Top 10 Tips on How to Avoid a Sore Butt from Cycling<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content lazyload\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Top 10 Tips on How to Avoid a Sore Butt from Cycling&#8221; &#8212; Average Joe Cyclist\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/avoid-a-sore-butt-when-cycling\/embed\/#?secret=WAaphdEGbw#?secret=hKQIIeyCR2\" data-secret=\"hKQIIeyCR2\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h4>Related Post: <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/best-road-bike-saddles-2\/\">9 of the Best Road Bike Saddles<\/a><\/h4>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"4k6JrGtAjN\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/best-road-bike-saddles-2\/\">9 of the Best Road Bike Saddles for 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content lazyload\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;9 of the Best Road Bike Saddles for 2024&#8221; &#8212; Average Joe Cyclist\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/best-road-bike-saddles-2\/embed\/#?secret=ArXoc3W4FE#?secret=4k6JrGtAjN\" data-secret=\"4k6JrGtAjN\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>It can be tough to find the right saddle. One way is to find a bike shop that will let you try saddles out.<\/p>\n<h4>Tips on Getting Your Bike Saddle Right<\/h4>\n<p>It\u2019s not only about finding the right saddle; it\u2019s also important to mount it correctly. This may be a case of trial and error, because what works for one woman doesn\u2019t necessarily work for all. A couple of things to remember:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Women do not necessarily need wider saddles. It is the space between the sit bones, not the width of the hips that governs saddle comfort. Some women swear by women-specific saddles; others do not need them. In fact, some women find that over-wide saddles cause chafing on the inner thighs.<\/li>\n<li>More padding does not always translate into more comfort. A lot of people praise Brooks saddles, which are made of hard leather, which conforms to the shape of your body over time. My most comfortable bike saddle ever was the stock saddle on my Giant Avail road bike. It was very narrow and only lightly padded, but I never once had any problems from ride one!<\/li>\n<li>Newer saddles that include center cut-outs do not work for everyone. However, many women find them essential. For some women, they relieve the pressure on our most sensitive parts. But for others, they re-distribute too much weight outwards, causing inner thigh chafing and other problems.<\/li>\n<li>Try tipping the nose of your saddle down by a degree or two. This may reduce pressure.<\/li>\n<li>Standing on the pedals every ten minutes or so could help to keep your blood flowing and reduce pressure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Try a Forked Saddle<\/h4>\n<p>The author of <em><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3c65GCi\">Bike Fit<\/a>,<\/em> Phil Burt, recommends that women cyclists try forked saddles. He notes that many Olympic women cyclists swear by this kind of saddle, \u201cnot solely because of the cutaway but because the two arms of the saddle front flex and rotate with the rider as they pedal.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>This kind of saddle was originally aimed at men, but has been more warmly embraced by women. It was designed for time trialists and triathletes, has a curved nose for a comfortable forward leaning position, and combines foam and gel padding.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_44615\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44615\" style=\"width: 676px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"44615\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/cycling-erectile-dysfunction\/ism-pr-series-noseless-bicycle-seat\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ISM-PR-Series-Noseless-Bicycle-Seat.jpg?fit=676%2C561&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"676,561\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"ISM PR Series Noseless Bicycle Seat\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;ISM PR Series Noseless Bicycle Seat. Around $160. &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/amzn.to\/4ebtsO2&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noopener&quot;&gt;Please click here to see the best current price on Amazon&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ISM-PR-Series-Noseless-Bicycle-Seat.jpg?fit=300%2C249&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ISM-PR-Series-Noseless-Bicycle-Seat.jpg?fit=676%2C561&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-44615 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ISM-PR-Series-Noseless-Bicycle-Seat.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"676\" height=\"561\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44615\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"44615\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/cycling-erectile-dysfunction\/ism-pr-series-noseless-bicycle-seat\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ISM-PR-Series-Noseless-Bicycle-Seat.jpg?fit=676%2C561&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"676,561\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"ISM PR Series Noseless Bicycle Seat\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;ISM PR Series Noseless Bicycle Seat. Around $160. &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/amzn.to\/4ebtsO2&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noopener&quot;&gt;Please click here to see the best current price on Amazon&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ISM-PR-Series-Noseless-Bicycle-Seat.jpg?fit=300%2C249&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ISM-PR-Series-Noseless-Bicycle-Seat.jpg?fit=676%2C561&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-44615 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ISM-PR-Series-Noseless-Bicycle-Seat.jpg?resize=676%2C561&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"676\" height=\"561\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ISM-PR-Series-Noseless-Bicycle-Seat.jpg?w=676&amp;ssl=1 676w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ISM-PR-Series-Noseless-Bicycle-Seat.jpg?resize=300%2C249&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 676px) 100vw, 676px\" \/><\/noscript> ISM PR Series Noseless Bicycle Seat. Around $160. Proven to reduce saddle soreness. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4ebtsO2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click here to see the best current price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Finally, one cure for saddle soreness is to ride more often. Sometimes the first few rides of the season can be painful, but then our bodies adjust. As with most things, it is important to start slowly and build up gradually. This is <em>most definitely not<\/em> a situation of \u201cNo pain, no gain!\u201d<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Related Post: <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/complete-bike-training-plan-for-cyclists\/\">How to Get Bike Fit &#8211; Complete Bike Training Plan<\/a><\/h4>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-224-no-4\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-224\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th colspan=\"5\" class=\"column-1\"><center>Products We Recommend for Women's Cycling Health<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><figure id=\"attachment_44645\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44645\" style=\"width: 100px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3VcZW1v\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44645 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/beroy-Womens-Padded-Bike-Bib-Shorts-table-2.jpg?resize=100%2C235&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"100\" height=\"235\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44645\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Beroy Padded Bike Bib Shorts. About $36 - <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3VcZW1v\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click for current Amazon price<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><figure id=\"attachment_44638\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44638\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4aPSqPK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44638 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Terry-padded-womens-bike-shorts.jpg?resize=200%2C231&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"231\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44638\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Terry Padded Women's Bike Shorts. Around $60. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4aPSqPK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click here for current price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><figure id=\"attachment_44620\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44620\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4e257Kp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44620 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Bike-Fit-2nd-edition-Optimise-Your-Bike-Position-for-High-Performance-and-Injury-Avoidance-1.jpg?resize=200%2C242&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"242\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44620\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bike Fit 2nd edition: Optimise Your Bike Position for High Performance and Injury Avoidance. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4e257Kp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click here to view the best current price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><figure id=\"attachment_44614\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44614\" style=\"width: 250px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4ebtsO2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44614 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ISM-PR-Series-Noseless-Bicycle-Seat-table.jpg?resize=250%2C207&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"ISM PR Series Noseless Bicycle Saddle\" width=\"250\" height=\"207\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44614\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">ISM PR Series Noseless Bicycle Saddle. Noseless saddles have been proven to reduce saddle pain. Around $160. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4ebtsO2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click here to see the best current price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-5\"><figure id=\"attachment_44625\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44625\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4bHYTOj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44625 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Selle-Anatomica-Saddle-table-1.jpg?resize=200%2C106&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"106\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44625\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Selle Anatomica Saddle. Leather saddle, made in the USA, renowned for comfort. Around $200. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4bHYTOj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click here to view current best price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-224-no-4 from cache -->\n<h3>No. 3: Get Good Cycling Shorts<\/h3>\n<p>Good cycling shorts are essential, even if you only cycle once a week. They will help to minimize the chances of saddle soreness, by providing an anatomically-appropriate layer of protection between your body and the saddle. This protective layer is provided by a chamois that is intended to provide cushioning at points of contact between your body and your bike. It should not have seams to irritate your skin.<\/p>\n<p>Cycling shorts are designed to minimize chafing on long bike rides. They help by wicking moisture away from your skin. And the seams are carefully placed to reduce irritation and chafing. More expensive shorts are usually more skillfully designed to avoid chafing.<\/p>\n<p>If you do multi-day rides, you will need at least two pairs of shorts. This is so that you have a clean and dry pair at all times. These Terry bike shorts are very highly rated, affordable, and come with foam padding. Terry specializes in women&#8217;s cycling wear, and makes a range of foam chamois pads. They offer an unconditional warranty on their shorts, which is unusual.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_33268\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33268\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2XZBlBb\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"33268\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/avoid-a-sore-butt-when-cycling\/womens-cycling-shorts\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Womens-cycling-shorts.jpg?fit=750%2C309&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,309\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Womens cycling shorts\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Womens-cycling-shorts.jpg?fit=300%2C124&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Womens-cycling-shorts.jpg?fit=750%2C309&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-33268 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Womens-cycling-shorts.jpg\" alt=\"Top 10 Tips to Avoid a Sore Butt when Cycling. Terry specializes in women's cycling wear, and makes a range of foam pads\" width=\"750\" height=\"309\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-33268\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"33268\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/avoid-a-sore-butt-when-cycling\/womens-cycling-shorts\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Womens-cycling-shorts.jpg?fit=750%2C309&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,309\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Womens cycling shorts\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Womens-cycling-shorts.jpg?fit=300%2C124&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Womens-cycling-shorts.jpg?fit=750%2C309&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-33268 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Womens-cycling-shorts.jpg?resize=750%2C309&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Top 10 Tips to Avoid a Sore Butt when Cycling. Terry specializes in women's cycling wear, and makes a range of foam pads\" width=\"750\" height=\"309\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Womens-cycling-shorts.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Womens-cycling-shorts.jpg?resize=300%2C124&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Womens-cycling-shorts.jpg?resize=250%2C103&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Womens-cycling-shorts.jpg?resize=320%2C132&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2XZBlBb\">Terry specializes in women&#8217;s cycling wear, and makes a range of foam chamois pads<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>No. 4: Consider Getting Bib Shorts<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3XYiGSB\">Bib shorts are shorts with an attached top<\/a>. They are usually more expensive than regular shorts, and can make toilet breaks a bit tricky. However, they are worth their weight in gold because they substantially reduce the chance of saddle soreness.<\/p>\n<p>Marijn de Vries, retired pro bike racer from Holland, says:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u201cA really good, well-fitting pair of bib-shorts will definitely help \u2026 the bibs keep the [chamois] pad firmly in place and make them much more comfortable. And you should use plenty of chammy cream.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>No. 5: Use Chamois Cream<\/h3>\n<p>Chamois cream will help to keep your chamois from irritating your body. This cream can be applied to the chamois directly, or to your body. It is usually less messy to apply it to the specific parts of your body that are prone to chafing. A good cream will reduce friction between skin-to-skin points or skin-to-fabric points.<\/p>\n<p>Note that there are women-specific chamois creams. These are formulated specifically to maintain a healthy pH balance down under. For example, <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/35qdDjd\">Chamois Butt&#8217;r Her&#8217; is pH balanced for women<\/a> and contains aloe vera, green tea leaf extract, tea tree oil, shea butter, and lavender oil for their naturally occurring beneficial properties.<\/p>\n<h3>No. 6: Try an Anti-Chafing Gel<\/h3>\n<p>If you are one of the many women who suffers chafing on the inner thighs, consider <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3DHE1rg\">an anti-chafing gel<\/a>. Many triathletes use these. They are especially prone to chafing since they jump on a saddle while still wet from a swim! The gel is designed to provide a silky protective layer.<\/p>\n<h3>No. 7: Do Not Wear Underwear<\/h3>\n<p>It is important to <em>not<\/em> wear underwear with your cycling shorts. If you add a layer of underwear, this will impede your short\u2019s ability to wick moisture away from your body. And it may move around and bunch up, increasing the chance of chafing and saddle sores.<\/p>\n<h3>Bottom Line<\/h3>\n<p>Always be sure to have your bike and saddle, and your shorts and chamois, ready for many hours of cycling without problems. Follow all of o\u00ad\u00ad\u00adur tips, especially the ones about scrupulous cleanliness, bike fit, and saddles, and you should be just fine. And if not, get help right away, so you can be back on your bike as soon as possible!<\/p>\n<p>Happy riding!<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-224-no-5\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-224\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th colspan=\"5\" class=\"column-1\"><center>Products We Recommend for Women's Cycling Health<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><figure id=\"attachment_44645\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44645\" style=\"width: 100px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3VcZW1v\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44645 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/beroy-Womens-Padded-Bike-Bib-Shorts-table-2.jpg?resize=100%2C235&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"100\" height=\"235\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44645\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Beroy Padded Bike Bib Shorts. About $36 - <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3VcZW1v\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click for current Amazon price<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><figure id=\"attachment_44638\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44638\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4aPSqPK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44638 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Terry-padded-womens-bike-shorts.jpg?resize=200%2C231&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"231\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44638\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Terry Padded Women's Bike Shorts. Around $60. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4aPSqPK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click here for current price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><figure id=\"attachment_44620\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44620\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4e257Kp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44620 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Bike-Fit-2nd-edition-Optimise-Your-Bike-Position-for-High-Performance-and-Injury-Avoidance-1.jpg?resize=200%2C242&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"242\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44620\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bike Fit 2nd edition: Optimise Your Bike Position for High Performance and Injury Avoidance. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4e257Kp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click here to view the best current price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><figure id=\"attachment_44614\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44614\" style=\"width: 250px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4ebtsO2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44614 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ISM-PR-Series-Noseless-Bicycle-Seat-table.jpg?resize=250%2C207&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"ISM PR Series Noseless Bicycle Saddle\" width=\"250\" height=\"207\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44614\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">ISM PR Series Noseless Bicycle Saddle. Noseless saddles have been proven to reduce saddle pain. Around $160. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4ebtsO2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click here to see the best current price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-5\"><figure id=\"attachment_44625\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44625\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4bHYTOj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44625 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Selle-Anatomica-Saddle-table-1.jpg?resize=200%2C106&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"106\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44625\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Selle Anatomica Saddle. Leather saddle, made in the USA, renowned for comfort. Around $200. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4bHYTOj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click here to view current best price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-224-no-5 from cache -->\n<h2>Sources Used in this Post<\/h2>\n<p>Burt, Phil. The Guardian: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/environment\/bike-blog\/2014\/aug\/14\/how-female-cyclists-can-combat-saddle-soreness\">How Female Cyclists Can Combat Saddle Soreness<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Guess, Marsha: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/17100935\">Genital Sensation and Sexual Function in Women Bicyclists and Runners<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Henry, Thomas. Cycling UK: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclinguk.org\/saddlepain\">How to Stop Female Saddle Soreness<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Hisano, Marcelo et al. Cranberries and Lower Urinary Tract Infection Prevention.\u00a0<em>Clinics (Sao Paulo, Brazil)<\/em>\u00a0vol. 67,6 (2012): 661-8. doi:10.6061\/clinics\/2012(06)18<\/p>\n<p>Liv Cycling: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.liv-cycling.com\/global\/campaigns\/how-to-deal-with-discomfort-down-there\/19728\">How to Deal with Discomfort \u201cDown There\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/vaginitis\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20354707\">Mayo Clinic<\/a>: Vaginitis<\/p>\n<p>Web MD: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/skin-problems-and-treatments\/guide\/boils#2-6\">Boils.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Web MD: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/women\/guide\/understanding-vaginal-yeast-infection-basics#1\">Vaginal Yeast Infections.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Yeager, Selene. 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Find the Best Bike Lock For You!<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-42799 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2023-07-30 12:30:42\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/best-headphones-safe-cycling-2\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Post-header-Joe-and-Maggie-safest-headphones.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-25127 slide-42799 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Post header Joe and Maggie safest headphones\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Best Safe Headphones for Cyclists Compared<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-45252 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-02-22 20:57:16\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/piriformis-syndrome-in-cyclists\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Piriformis-muscle-seen-from-behind-header.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"Piriformis muscle seen from the front header\" class=\"slider-25127 slide-45252 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Piriformis muscle seen from the front header\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Piriformis Syndrome in Cyclists - How to Prevent and Cure It<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-45526 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-03-08 16:15:36\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/are-garmin-edge-bike-computers-worth-it\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/keen-cyclists.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"If you are you a really keen and serious cyclist, aspiring to train hard and become fitter and faster, then it is possible that a Garmin Edge bike computer would be a good choice for you\" class=\"slider-25127 slide-45526 msDefaultImage\" title=\"keen cyclists\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Are Garmin Edge Bike Computers Worth It?<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td colspan=\"3\" class=\"column-1\"><h3>Did you enjoy this post or find it helpful? 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