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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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Hi Golfmom,
Spinning should not be the cause of pain and burning in your vaginal area-- especially if they are mimicking UTI symptoms. Have you made an appointment with your doctor? If the pain persists, I would definitely recommend calling for a check up since this shouldn't go unseen. Sometimes beginning Spinners will notice some soreness during the first few classes but this will generally go away. Since you have been spinning for 8 months, I don't think this is the same kind of pain you are referring to.
Please give your doctor a visit, you may have a UTI-- and keep us posted,
Rosa
July 7, 2011 - 9:46amThis Comment
I took my first spin class last night. I was kinda numb after class and took a tylenol pm to help with the onsetting soreness. Slept well. I am bleeding bright red today.. not on my period also bled from rectum .. not a lot, but enough to get my attention. I feel well, puzzled by blood. Made dr's appointment not till tomorrow.
August 10, 2010 - 10:20amThis Comment
Please let us know what your doctor says.
Spinning and cycling should not cause any bleeding from your vagina or rectum.
Take care, and please let us know how you are doing!
August 10, 2010 - 12:39pmThis Comment
The same thing happened to me. I just started spinning classes and noticed brownish vaginal spotting after each class. I have looked it up on the internet and this seems to be fairly common as I found a lot of women posting similars reports. I don't mind the bleeding so much because of the great workout. I just want to know if something's wrong.
June 28, 2011 - 2:20amThis Comment
Hi Anon,
The only thing I can think of is that during Spinning, there is a lot of going up and down and this can dislodge some old blood that you may have pooled and not released during your period. This is extremely common and you may even notice it sometimes after sex as well. If you feel concerned about the spotting, you can visit your doctor and see what s/he says. Some women also feel that getting your own seat cover--such as one made out of gel is much gentler on your pubic area than the standard seat that the spinning bikes come with.
Best wishes,
Rosa
July 7, 2011 - 9:50amThis Comment
I have been spinning at least 3 times a week sometimes 5 with a little discomfort but I adjusted and wear padded shorts. Now suddenly I have a lump on my right side between the very top of the thigh and vaginal area. It could also be an ingrown hair; but it is rather large an hurts. I have an appointment to see my doctor and hopefully she can figure it out. Are lumps common from putting too much pressure in the groin area?
July 28, 2010 - 11:08amThis Comment
Hello!
I'm a new spin class participant and am having a lot of discomfort in the genitalia and the pubic bone. Pain to the touch, rashing, really bad ingrown hairs and so on..... I bought padded shorts and used them last class and it didn't seem to help much. I've made an appointment to get a bikini wax and am hopeful this will help with the ingrown hairs. I'm pretty sure my bike is set up correctly. Does anybody have any advise? I am female, 39 years old and I truly love to spin! HELP ME!!
Thanks,
February 14, 2010 - 8:37pmH
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Hello Allison,
I am fairly new to spin class. About 2 1/2 months and I attend anywhere from 1 to 3 times in a week.
March 7, 2010 - 8:46pmThe bikini wax seemed to help with the ingrown hairs as "The natural look" is not a realistic option for me.
Over time, the pain has diminished. I am becoming more comfortable in the saddle and with the fly wheel all together.
Thanks for the response!
Sincerely, H
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Great--I'm glad to hear that the pain has diminished!
March 7, 2010 - 9:12pmThis Comment
Cycling should not cause ingrown hairs...this is actually caused by shaving, waxing or other hair removal treatments (the hair grows back, and can become "ingrown" in the skin). If you do not remove the hair, then it will not become ingrown.
The discomfort you feel...how long has this been occurring? For most women, cycling or spinning does cause pain/discomfort in the genital area for a few weeks, but then dissipates. It can take a while to get used to all of the pressure in that one area, and depends on the quality of the seat you are using, too. Have you talked with the instructor about your "seat area" discomfort? How long have you been cycling and experiencing pain?
February 14, 2010 - 9:27pmThis Comment