Is Cycling Bad For Women’s Sexual Health?

Are women at more risk of infection, skin irritation, or genital swelling whilst cycling? What can be done to avoid genital pain, discomfort and numbness? Manon recently met up with expert gynaecologist Jess Preshaw to discuss the impact of cycling on women’s sexual health. Pain or discomfort on the saddle 0:00 Meeting Dr Jess Preshaw: Expert gynaecologist 0:41 Why do female cyclists get infections? 1:17 Is irritation of vulval skin common? 3:10 Adopting a skincare regime 4:23 At what point should a female cyclist stop cycling? 7:03 Pain urinating from cycling 8:07 Are women more at risk of infections? 8:53 How to avoid infections 10:08 Pubic hair and the risk of infection 11:21 Would you recommend shammy creams? 12:30 Issues with vaginal swelling 12:50 There is no need to feel embarrassed! 16:43 Symptoms to watch out for 17:41 Conclusions 18:47 Useful Links: Everything Cycling. All In One Place 👉 GCN Uploader 👉 Visit the GCN Shop 👉 GCN WhatsApp Channel 👉 GCN Instagram Broadcast Channel 👉 Have you also been wondering about this topic? 🤔 Let us know in the comments if we answered all of your health-related questions. 💬 Watch more on GCN... 📹 Stop Back Pain When Cycling With Expert Bike Fit Tips 👉 📹 Watch our Editor’s Choice Playlist 👉 📹 Or why not check out our Features Playlist 👉 ​​ 🎵 Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound 🎵 Wanderlust - Osoku Hip Hop Bed 1,2 and 5 #gcn #cycling #roadcycling #roadbike #bike #bikes #bikelife #womencyclists #cyclingfitness #cyclinglife #womencycling 📸 Photos - © Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images & © Sirotti Images The Global Cycling Network (GCN) is the largest online cycling channel in the world, bringing together a global community of road cyclists to celebrate everything that’s great about the world of cycling. Our videos bring fans compelling daily content including expert tutorials, techniques, training, racing, cutting-edge bike tech, unparalleled behind the scenes event coverage, humour, entertainment, and more. Presented by ex-pro riders, GCN offers a uniquely qualified insight into the world of cycling, and most importantly it’s fuelled by our passionate and enthusiastic fans – everyone who makes up the GCN community. We also bring the latest and greatest tech to your attention, showcase the best places in the world to ride and get exclusive access to events and races. Welcome to the Global Cycling Network | Inside Cycling Thanks to our sponsors: Pinarello Bikes: Topeak Tools: Canyon Bikes: Camelbak: Pirelli Tyres: Orbea Bikes: Vision Wheels: Wahoo Fitness: Park Tool: Selle Italia: SiS: Zwift: DMT Shoes: Silca: MET Helmets: Strava: ShadowStand: Precision Fuel & Hydration: AGU: Elitewheels: Watch our sister channels: GCN Tech - @gcntech GCN Racing - @gcnracing Global Triathlon Network - @gtn GCN Italia - @gcnitalia GCN en Español - @gcnenespanol GCN auf Deutsch - @gcnaufdeutsch GCN en Français - @gcnenfrancais GCN Training - @gcntraining Global Mountain Bike Network - @gmbn GMBN Racing - @gmbnracing GMBN Tech - @gmbntech Electric Mountain Bike Network - @embn