A rear end question.....

[pepecat]

ok, I have a couple of questions regarding bum cream and rashy type things....

I don't currently use any anti chafe cream, and have never had any problems in that area. Sore sit bones, yes, but no rubbing / chafing at all. Longest ride I've done is 30 miles, but I'm up for a 65 miler in three weeks. Would it be worth using cream on my rear just in case, or should i just leave it as usual and see what happens?

Looking at other threads on here, i see sudocreme can be used - we have plenty of that here..... here's the embarassing bit..... where does it go? Most replies regarding the matter that i've seen on here are from the men, i'm a girlie so would appreciate some answers from the ladies! Front or back, basically? Or both?!

 

[Baggy]

...I'll try to answer you before someone offers to help you to apply it etc...

If your shorts are comfy and you've not previously had any chafing I reckon you'll probably be ok, but when I use it I apply it at the inner top bits of thigh, creases between thighs and delicate lady parts, and back of top of thigh where it meets your bum. Basically on the bits that the chamois makes contact with. Sudocreme is fine but Windose is less clammy IMO.

If it's really warm (takes deep breath) I put a bit in the bit that builders like to display, too.

Not sure if that's a recommended way of applying stuff, but it seems to work for me! I've tried covering my chamois instead, but that just felt revolting.

Edit - just found a thread on team estrogen.com - there doesn't seem to be a standard way of applying - but maybe try it on some shorter rides first to see how you feel about it!

 

[MacB]

you can also apply it to the pad of the shorts directly

 

[e-rider]

I'm offering no application tips as I'm male BUT there is a big difference when it comes to mileage.

I never suffer any problems on 30 mile rides - 75+ miles are a completely different story though. Don't assume that because you're fine with 30, that you will be at 65.

Decent shorts make a bigger difference than butt cream IMO.

 

[Baggy]

you can also apply it to the pad of the shorts directly

Yebbut, MacB, if you're of the female persuasion you might not want whatever is on your chamois to er, "ingress" because it might really, really sting depending what you're using.

 

[MacB]

Yebbut, MacB, if you're of the female persuasion you might not want whatever is on your chamois to er, "ingress" because it might really, really sting depending what you're using.

a fair point and well, if 'stingingly', made, I hadn't considered the properties of some, I've only used Udderly Smooth and there don't seem to be any side effects with that.

 

[Baggy]

a fair point and well, if 'stingingly', made, I hadn't considered the properties of some, I've only used Udderly Smooth and there don't seem to be any side effects with that.

Not heard of Udderly Smooth before! It looks as if loads of the team estrogen ladies slap it on their chamois without any problems, given the intended use I'm sure they must generally be made using non-stingy and inert ingredients, but have heard reports from male friends that Assos is minty, which sounds potentially

 

[MacB]

Not heard of Udderly Smooth before! It looks as if loads of the team estrogen ladies slap it on their chamois without any problems, given the intended use I'm sure they must generally be made using non-stingy and inert ingredients, but have heard reports from male friends that Assos is minty, which sounds potentially

yeah I've heard the same re the Assos and it's generally from blokes and they get a weird look on their faces as they describe the feeling...bit creepy really


DON'T THEY TEEF!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[funnymummy]

Yebbut, MacB, if you're of the female persuasion you might not want whatever is on your chamois to er, "ingress" because it might really, really sting depending what you're using.

I tried the Assos cream once... I read the instructions, the last line of which said "Do not use in direct contact with the mucus membranes"
I didn't, but after a few miles of riding & starting to sweat a little, the cream obviously 'dispersed' around my entire chamois area.. Sting is not quite how i'd describe the sensation, if you've ever chopped chillis then foolishly rubbed your eyes you may have some idea of how it felt!
I used the rest of the jar has handcream

 

[Baggy]

Assos is now officially off my shopping list!

 

[david1701]

I tried the Assos cream once... I read the instructions, the last line of which said "Do not use in direct contact with the mucus membranes"
I didn't, but after a few miles of riding & starting to sweat a little, the cream obviously 'dispersed' around my entire chamois area.. Sting is not quite how i'd describe the sensation, if you've ever chopped chillis then foolishly rubbed your eyes you may have some idea of how it felt!
I used the rest of the jar has handcream

its not an exclusively female issue, 'tingly' lube caused a certain amount of competition over who could wash their bits in the sink first

 

[zacklaws]

I've used Assos and Udderley Smooth and find both OK apart for the price, but the best stuff I have used is homemade and swear by it. I only found a link to it on the Cycling Weekly forums and gave it a try. Its the only cream I have found to last for rides of up to and over 100+ miles and if you do not get showered properly you still find your still a bit greasy when it comes to get dried. When made it is a bit runny, but the knack is to stick two fingers into the cream to scoop it up instead of one and then blather it on, it does thicken up after a while in the tubs. The antibacterial essential oil which is not mentioned is tea tree oil which does stink a bit but you soon get used to it. Total cost for the last batch I made is about £14 for just under a kilo of the stuff and that should easily last me over a year and I do use it almost every ride unless its under 30 mile.

http://www.lagazzettadellabici.com/2011/01/home-made-chamois-cream.html

 

[ttcycle]

I've used the Assos directly on the pad. I suppose it is different where people apply it but it's usually around the front sensitive lady parts as Baggy puts it

The tingly assos stuff is a bit strange to begin with but the rest of the texture of the cream is good- not overly greasy. Never had the experience that funnymummy describes!

 

[Fiona N]

The tingly assos stuff is a bit strange to begin with but the rest of the texture of the cream is good- not overly greasy. Never had the experience that funnymummy describes!

Me neither. But then I'm quite a recent convert - I only use it at 400km and over
And I never used it when I was doing 12 and 24 hour TTs back in the day - maybe it's a case of hardening up

 

[snorri]

i'm a girlie

I wish you had said that at the start of your post, I got to near the end before realising I am not qualified to offer advice on this topic.