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I have been taking a cycling/spinning class, and anyone who has ridden a bike knows that your "sit bones" can ache for a few days afterwards.
I started wondering if I am doing any long-term damage to my genital region by being on a bike? Is there any research on this? Is it the same for men and women?
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I have been cycling for three years. At first, I found that my sit bones and also my vaginal area were sore for days, and sometimes a full week after my first few long rides. I kept with it though and after consistent training, I no longer had that problem. I can now ride for four or five hours or longer without any pain or lingering discomfort.
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Comment by Anonymous on August 19th, 2009 - 1036am
August 19, 2009 - 7:47amI, unfortunately have not been so lucky in this department... For the first year, I was spinning regularly (about 4-5 times per week!) and didn't seem to feel any pain or side effects from spinning. I maintained a healthy diet and regular stretching (very important for spinners!). Then, things changed... Now, I am visiting neurologists to figure out why I have so much pain in the groin, legs, sciatic nerve down both legs (though rarely at the same time) and it is very painful! There are few drugs that will work to relieve the pain other than the hard core ones that I am not interested in taking. I can totally relate and do hope you find a solution to your pain.
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