Just figured out it may be the BIKE riding that is causing so much pain!

[AngelCakes]

Hi all,

I have a stationary bike which I have been using a LOT more than usual, like a half hour every day and I just realized what has been going on w/my body - der....

I felt like I had some sort of cancer of the beeee-hind or something, but it is my darn bike seat, I am sure! My behind has been hurting and my crotch and felt numb and also almost like I have a urinary tract infection every week! I am going to law off the bike and do something more natural like WALKING.

Think it is the bike I guess I will see when I stop cold turkey!

Angel

[sourpuss]

Do you have a pair of padded bike shorts? They make all the difference in the world.

[AngelCakes]

YES, I didn't even THINK about wearing them - oy vay....

I am going to give my bootie a little break for a week or so, though. Funny, I didn't even THINK that it may be the bike - I thought for sure I had some terrible disease!

Thanks!

[glamgal]

They also sell seats with better padding. If youre not really into spandex bike shprts, they sell cotton bike shorts as well as padded loose shorts.

[miffed23]

My behind has been hurting and my crotch and felt numb and also almost like I have a urinary tract infection every week!

Tight, restricting clothing around your 'lady parts' , plus the addition of heat and friction from exercise can indeed cause urinary tract / bacterial infections. Padded seat is a great idea but also make sure that you are wearing loose or breathable shorts/jogging bottoms.