The article highlights the author's personal experience with saddle soreness after taking up cycling. Initially interpreting a painful lump as a potential tumor, she learns it was folliculitis, linked to cycling-related discomfort. This experience motivates her to explore and understand the broader issue of saddle soreness in women, revealing that it encompasses a variety of symptoms, from minor irritation to severe medical conditions. The complexities surrounding women's cycling health are underscored, emphasizing the need for better awareness and education on the risks associated with increased cycling mileage.
When wearing underwear became unbearable and sitting down too painful, I knew I couldn't ignore it any longer.
A bacterial infection of a hair follicle. It will go away in its own time if you keep it clean.
I've been acutely interested in women's experiences of saddle soreness and discomfort, trying to better understand the landscape of our pain.
It is more practical and accurate to talk about saddle soreness, which can manifest through symptoms from tingling to serious infections.
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