Reddit mentions: The best cycling shorts for women

I have very large thighs and have a couple pairs of this brand: https://www.amazon.com/Ladies-Viper-Panel-Cycling-Shorts/dp/B00DWX90QW/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1496638640&sr=8-7&keywords=tenn+cycling+shorts

I was skeptical because of the price, and that they come from Amazon, but they are very comfortable and work well. I just wore them on a 62 mile ride and didn't have any problems. Some reviews said they ran small (even for cycling shorts) so I ordered a size up and they worked great. I ordered them last year and they are still in really good condition.

Hello! Fellow Lady Rider here.

I recommend using padded shorts. I bought these and they protect the little man in the canoe quite nicely. My canoe has a little extra jewelry than your normal canoe (went for that upgrade model) and I don't have any issues with my 50+ mile rides. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N4ON9HQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_DuzBDbW3MY8DB

Also, when you're riding you want to make sure your form is good so that when you're on the saddle, you're not sitting directly on your jelly bean but sitting more on the part of the butt right below the tail bones so you're slightly leaning forward. https://images.app.goo.gl/hifU7r5sNivF3AjTA

Good luck! Protect the pink pearl at all costs!

IMO, shaving does help. (To avoid ingrown hairs, shave two days in a row- it really works!) I have trimmed and shaved, and both seem to help. I prefer shaving since it lasts longer and I'm lazy. :)

What size do you wear? I wear a 14 and bought these on Amazon-http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0091TFJGQ/ref=oh_details_o06_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I went with a Large, but they have two larger sizes. They are snug, but not tight and have a drawstring at the waist, which I like. They are light/medium on the amount of padding, but I prefer them to the heavy diaper-feeling chamois I have used before.

Also, I did get some DZ nuts (Lovelybike review here helped me choose that brand and I really do like it a lot.

I hope that helps a bit! What kind of saddle have you got? How much time have you spent on it? Maybe there's something else that can be helpful...

Pearl Izumi liner shorts are the best deal I've found, thus far. Good quality, cheap, and they're super comfortable under regular shorts.
Men = http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004ELBQW2
Women = http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004ELBSL6

I'm a guy, so I wear the men's version of this:
http://www.amazon.com/Pearl-Izumi-Womens-Liner-Short/dp/B004ELBSL6

I like them quite a bit - I just wear normal shorts over them. Since I can wear shorts at work, I often don't even bother changing into normal underwear during the day.

They're affordable and fairly comfortable.

Edit: I also tried a couple other brands from REI... Canari and Novara I found I prefered the fit of the Pearl Izumis. I like Novara the least because the elastic on the legs was too tight for my legs.

Since Tuilere recommended a thicker pad, here's a pair that's not super expensive, but still has a thick pad: http://www.amazon.com/Ladies-Panel-Professional-Cycling-Shorts/dp/B00545PNWG/ref=pd_ys_iyr23. It's like wearing two mega maxi pads. lol.

I have a half dozen pairs of cycling shorts, and on all of them the waistband eventually bothers me on long (>3 hour) rides, except for one pair of louis garneau shorts (somewhat like these: https://www.amazon.com/Louis-Garneau-Fit-Sensor-Short/dp/B019G9V4GO)

edit: I suck at commenting, tried to click help me make a pretty link, and instead posted. Anyways, the waistband on those shorts is much nicer than the standard tight elastic. I guess bib shorts would do the trick too, but for some reason I haven't managed to find a pair that's fit me yet.

I work at a bike shop so I'm sorry in advance for the wall of text.

I would recommend going into a local bike shop and talking to them. There are so many different options for saddles, seriously.

Also what you might want to consider is getting someone to check your bike fit. Your saddle might be in the incorrect position causing you to lean more on your bits. Also if you have your seat height to high it will cause you to wiggle over your bits.

You could also get a liner short that you can wear under your clothes while commuting and change when you get to work (something like this: http://www.amazon.com/Pearl-Izumi-Womens-Shorts-Medium/dp/B0091TFJCA/ref=sr_1_2?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1426884412&sr=1-2&keywords=womens+bike+short+liner)

Hope this helps!

Champion has some on amazon. Also, Nike makes 5" shorts.
https://www.amazon.com/Champion-Womens-Absolute-SmoothTec-Waistband/dp/B01GUIVK5Y/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1494959433&sr=8-5&keywords=champion+shorts+women

I like cotton bike shorts: https://www.amazon.com/Champion-Womens-Absolute-SmoothTec-Waistband/dp/B01GUIVK5Y/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1537904611&sr=8-3&keywords=champion%2Bcotton%2Bbike%2Bshorts&th=1&psc=1

​

Only $15 from Amazon

You can also buy Gold Bond anti chaffing stick (looks like deoderant) and run it between your thighs to eliminate chub rub! I use it all summer

There are also bike underwear with a built in chamois . It’s kind of like wearing a diaper but good for longer rides.

Just as a further tip if you think you might pick up some shorts, thought I'd let you know you dont' have to go with the traditional bike shorts (I know some people get awkward wearing the tights around). They make pairs that have the tights underneath then a loose layer over that often has pockets for a cell phone/keys.

I own something similar to these personally: http://www.amazon.com/Pearl-Izumi-Womens-Canyon-Medium/dp/B004ELBZ7S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1323701138&sr=8-1

The noodly leg feeling is fun! Eventually you start pushing out some serious miles without even noticing :D

Amazon sells a bike underwear for about $10 that run pretty true to size. It's basically a super cushioned pair of underwear that you wear under your workout clothes. I could only go about 10 minutes on the stationary before my ass was killing me. So far I've gone an hour and a half with it. I could have gone longer, but that was what my training plan called for.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E7N8RYW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_WWoizbJZBY499

I use bike shorts.

Tailbone injuries are the worst :( I highly recommend investing in some crash pants. I have these and they are amazing: G-Form shorts

Have you tried a pair of bike shorts with a padded chamois like these and having your seat professionally adjusted? It ruins my life when my seat isn't properly adjusted because it hurts so much, but a tiny adjustment makes a huge difference and the shorts are so great for long distances! I hate to have someone staying off their bike if the problem can be fixed!