Comments on: Saddle issues that women have… http://mariholden.com/2009/03/08/saddle-issues-that-women-have%e2%80%a6/ Cycling, lifestyle, training Sun, 07 Aug 2011 21:42:30 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Dr S http://mariholden.com/2009/03/08/saddle-issues-that-women-have%e2%80%a6/comment-page-1/#comment-186 Dr S Fri, 10 Sep 2010 17:33:01 +0000 http://mariholden.com/2009/03/08/saddle-issues-that-women-have%e2%80%a6/#comment-186 Medical reports say that the labial swelling can become permanent in distance cycling. I agree do not give medical advice without a medical background. Baeyens L, E Vermeersch, and P Bourgeois. Bicyclist’s Vulva: Observational Study. BMJ 325:138-139. 2002. Humphries D. Unilateral Vulval Hypertrophy in Competitive Female Cyclists. Br J Sports Med 36:463-464. 2002. Medical reports say that the labial swelling can become permanent in distance cycling. I agree do not give medical advice without a medical background.

Baeyens L, E Vermeersch, and P Bourgeois. Bicyclist’s Vulva: Observational Study. BMJ 325:138-139. 2002.

Humphries D. Unilateral Vulval Hypertrophy in Competitive Female Cyclists. Br J Sports Med 36:463-464. 2002.

]]> By: Ken Halal http://mariholden.com/2009/03/08/saddle-issues-that-women-have%e2%80%a6/comment-page-1/#comment-177 Ken Halal Wed, 21 Apr 2010 17:40:24 +0000 http://mariholden.com/2009/03/08/saddle-issues-that-women-have%e2%80%a6/#comment-177 Mari - Thanks for this "sensitive" article. Saddle sores are one thing I won't miss for sure if and when I hang up the wheels for good. I used to work in a bike shop and getting women to talk about any physical issues concerning their cycling was always a challenge. In response to Mandi's comment(s) I will say that my personal experience is that women cyclists are the most orgasmic (or are they all the best fakers?) but what would I know because I'm not a doctor. Mari – Thanks for this “sensitive” article. Saddle sores are one thing I won’t miss for sure if and when I hang up the wheels for good. I used to work in a bike shop and getting women to talk about any physical issues concerning their cycling was always a challenge. In response to Mandi’s comment(s) I will say that my personal experience is that women cyclists are the most orgasmic (or are they all the best fakers?) but what would I know because I’m not a doctor.

]]> By: Marty Blount http://mariholden.com/2009/03/08/saddle-issues-that-women-have%e2%80%a6/comment-page-1/#comment-171 Marty Blount Sun, 27 Sep 2009 15:45:01 +0000 http://mariholden.com/2009/03/08/saddle-issues-that-women-have%e2%80%a6/#comment-171 Whoa, Mandi, slow down sister. Mari is NOT playing doctor! So maybe some of her statements are anecdotal - big deal. I learn from other people's experience and profit from their advice more than from some unknown medical studies. She is offering experienced based advice to people who don't know how to even bring the subject up. You could have brought up your differing opinion in a much nicer way. Like my daughter used to say don't be such a meanie. Whoa, Mandi, slow down sister. Mari is NOT playing doctor! So maybe some of her statements are anecdotal – big deal. I learn from other people’s experience and profit from their advice more than from some unknown medical studies. She is offering experienced based advice to people who don’t know how to even bring the subject up. You could have brought up your differing opinion in a much nicer way. Like my daughter used to say don’t be such a meanie.

]]> By: Mandi http://mariholden.com/2009/03/08/saddle-issues-that-women-have%e2%80%a6/comment-page-1/#comment-166 Mandi Wed, 20 May 2009 19:24:14 +0000 http://mariholden.com/2009/03/08/saddle-issues-that-women-have%e2%80%a6/#comment-166 What medical proof do you have to state that "no matter what it seems like, you are not numbing areas"? The only 2 medical studies say just the opposite. Noseless saddles are the only proven solution. Your body was not made to have this much weight (pressure) on this delicate tissue. Don't give medical advice or play doctor if you are not qualified! Slaimpour P, M Doursounian, J Catney-Kiser, M Adelstein, SS Gliolami, CC Wen, M LaSalle, CA Kim, B Goldstein, L Goldstien, K Hablow, S Viatones, S Levinson, RJ Krane, and I Goldstein. Sexual and urinary tract dysfunction in bicyclists. J Urol. 1998;159(suppl):30 Guess MK, KA. Connell1, SM. Schrader, S Reutman, A Wang, J Lacombe, C Toennis, B Lowe, A Melman, and MS Mikhail. Genital Sensation & Female Sexual Function In Cyclists And Runners: Are Your Feet Safer Than Your Seat? Journal of Sexual Medicine 3:1018-1027. 2006. What medical proof do you have to state that “no matter what it seems like, you are not numbing areas”? The only 2 medical studies say just the opposite. Noseless saddles are the only proven solution. Your body was not made to have this much weight (pressure) on this delicate tissue.

Don’t give medical advice or play doctor if you are not qualified!

Slaimpour P, M Doursounian, J Catney-Kiser, M Adelstein, SS Gliolami, CC Wen, M LaSalle, CA Kim, B Goldstein, L Goldstien, K Hablow, S Viatones, S Levinson, RJ Krane, and I Goldstein. Sexual and urinary tract dysfunction in bicyclists. J Urol. 1998;159(suppl):30

Guess MK, KA. Connell1, SM. Schrader, S Reutman, A Wang, J Lacombe, C Toennis, B Lowe, A Melman, and MS Mikhail. Genital Sensation & Female Sexual Function In Cyclists And Runners: Are Your Feet Safer Than Your Seat? Journal of Sexual Medicine 3:1018-1027. 2006.

]]> By: Phil http://mariholden.com/2009/03/08/saddle-issues-that-women-have%e2%80%a6/comment-page-1/#comment-90 Phil Mon, 13 Apr 2009 16:03:04 +0000 http://mariholden.com/2009/03/08/saddle-issues-that-women-have%e2%80%a6/#comment-90 One of the main cause of saddle sores can be from one's own structural misalignment. I know that when I get a saddle sore, it's because my hips, sacrum, and/or pelvis is not in correct alignment (confirmed and corrected by a Chiropractor) and so one side is higher or lower than the other and therefore uneven contact is made at the place where my body contacts the saddle. When I would get a sore and then get examined by my Chiropractor, I would find that I was out of alignment, I would get treated (a simple adjustment) and the problem would go away. The biggest physical issue I struggled with for a long time was caused by scar tissue in my muscles caused by old injuries/traumas. I finally found amazing relief through "Trigger Point Therapy". AMAZING! Check it out. Treatments as painful as Reiki, but amazingly effective. I learned to treat myself with a therapy ball which is similar to a lacrosse ball that I could roll around on or grind up against a wall with that was like deep tissue massage that I could control intensity, placement, etc... Made all the difference. I went from having my tight and painful piriformis muscle preventing me from applying much power to the pedals (especially when climbing) to feeling loose and strong. Hope this helps you and others you may work with. It's forever changed my cycling. One of the main cause of saddle sores can be from one’s own structural misalignment. I know that when I get a saddle sore, it’s because my hips, sacrum, and/or pelvis is not in correct alignment (confirmed and corrected by a Chiropractor) and so one side is higher or lower than the other and therefore uneven contact is made at the place where my body contacts the saddle. When I would get a sore and then get examined by my Chiropractor, I would find that I was out of alignment, I would get treated (a simple adjustment) and the problem would go away.
The biggest physical issue I struggled with for a long time was caused by scar tissue in my muscles caused by old injuries/traumas. I finally found amazing relief through “Trigger Point Therapy”. AMAZING! Check it out. Treatments as painful as Reiki, but amazingly effective. I learned to treat myself with a therapy ball which is similar to a lacrosse ball that I could roll around on or grind up against a wall with that was like deep tissue massage that I could control intensity, placement, etc… Made all the difference. I went from having my tight and painful piriformis muscle preventing me from applying much power to the pedals (especially when climbing) to feeling loose and strong. Hope this helps you and others you may work with. It’s forever changed my cycling.

]]> By: Phil http://mariholden.com/2009/03/08/saddle-issues-that-women-have%e2%80%a6/comment-page-1/#comment-86 Phil Fri, 10 Apr 2009 20:02:29 +0000 http://mariholden.com/2009/03/08/saddle-issues-that-women-have%e2%80%a6/#comment-86 I totally agree with your belief in Brazilian waxing. Makes sense, plus that clean look is so hot! I know it must be tough to have a woman's anatomy and spend hours grinding away in the saddle. I'm impressed at how far Women's cycling has come in such a short time. You are a great inspiration to so many. Not only have you achieved so much, you are a fine example of how a woman can be super strong/fit and beautiful/feminine. Your insights and tips must be so helpful to so many women and even men. Keep up the great work! I totally agree with your belief in Brazilian waxing. Makes sense, plus that clean look is so hot! I know it must be tough to have a woman’s anatomy and spend hours grinding away in the saddle. I’m impressed at how far Women’s cycling has come in such a short time. You are a great inspiration to so many. Not only have you achieved so much, you are a fine example of how a woman can be super strong/fit and beautiful/feminine. Your insights and tips must be so helpful to so many women and even men. Keep up the great work!

]]> By: mari http://mariholden.com/2009/03/08/saddle-issues-that-women-have%e2%80%a6/comment-page-1/#comment-84 mari Thu, 09 Apr 2009 22:59:45 +0000 http://mariholden.com/2009/03/08/saddle-issues-that-women-have%e2%80%a6/#comment-84 no worries:-) I'm glad the info is helpful! no worries:-) I’m glad the info is helpful!

]]> By: SwimRunGirl http://mariholden.com/2009/03/08/saddle-issues-that-women-have%e2%80%a6/comment-page-1/#comment-83 SwimRunGirl Wed, 08 Apr 2009 21:05:42 +0000 http://mariholden.com/2009/03/08/saddle-issues-that-women-have%e2%80%a6/#comment-83 I know you're name is MarI!. Sorry for the dang typo! :( embarrassed friend, I know you’re name is MarI!. Sorry for the dang typo! :(
embarrassed friend,

]]> By: SwimRunGirl http://mariholden.com/2009/03/08/saddle-issues-that-women-have%e2%80%a6/comment-page-1/#comment-82 SwimRunGirl Wed, 08 Apr 2009 20:57:17 +0000 http://mariholden.com/2009/03/08/saddle-issues-that-women-have%e2%80%a6/#comment-82 I just want to thank you Mario for opening up on this topic!! Yeah, I've never had much of an issue with saddle soreness until I started riding 4+ hours. It's become quite an issue and I'm glad to learn that "sores" can be a normal part of this that goes away with recovery. Well, recovery time is more spread out for me b/c I don't ride everyday like you probably did when training but I use vasaline on these little sores. Seems to help. Thanks for writing on this topic. I definitely would not have brought it up with Manny or Ryan at the shop! :) I just want to thank you Mario for opening up on this topic!! Yeah, I’ve never had much of an issue with saddle soreness until I started riding 4+ hours. It’s become quite an issue and I’m glad to learn that “sores” can be a normal part of this that goes away with recovery. Well, recovery time is more spread out for me b/c I don’t ride everyday like you probably did when training but I use vasaline on these little sores. Seems to help.

Thanks for writing on this topic. I definitely would not have brought it up with Manny or Ryan at the shop!

:)

]]> By: mari http://mariholden.com/2009/03/08/saddle-issues-that-women-have%e2%80%a6/comment-page-1/#comment-75 mari Mon, 30 Mar 2009 17:42:17 +0000 http://mariholden.com/2009/03/08/saddle-issues-that-women-have%e2%80%a6/#comment-75 Yeah, I would definitely go with the chamois that is the lightest that you can handle... good luck! Yeah, I would definitely go with the chamois that is the lightest that you can handle… good luck!

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