Hey folks, anyone has suggestions for either underwear or shorts to help with pain while bike riding. I changed my seat, but still have pain with my balls (have low hangers) feeling smooched. Thanks in advance for suggestions.
An anatomically correct comfort seat and a good pair of padded shorts make a critical difference if you're going for long distance rides. Pearl Izumi padded cycling shorts/bibs have proven to be the best for me. Every spring and fall is the Rosarito to Ensenada 50 Mile Bike Ride. When I finished last September, there was no crotch pain or discomfort at all. This was after 4 hours in the saddle. Regular underwear doesn't cut it. You don't want any seams between your crotch and the seat. Otherwise, the friction will cause a rash.along with split seats; do you wear cycling shorts. They have padding in the crotch.
As a long distance rider I highly recommend the padded cycling shorts...I use Castelli cycling gear. Don't wear anything under cycling shorts as it defeats the purpose of the chamois or "padding" which is to minimize chafing and wick away moisture. There is another product called Chamois Butt'r which further reduces chafing or "heat" as it is sometime called. As far as saddles go, I use an SMP Glider saddle...it is split and has a drop nose. (helpful for those with larger genitals/gonads) Another saddle that is gaining popularity is the Adamo saddle. A key factor in saddle comfort is it's adjustment. Proper height, yaw, pitch and fore and aft settings on the seat post can make all the difference in the world. You just need to find that "sweet spot".