tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6359147211536596777.post1381868513943735034..comments2023-10-25T06:44:05.999-07:00Comments on Tri-Dogmom: Wax on, Wax off?Iron Krista, "The Dog Mom"http://www.blogger.com/profile/10093877563484872506noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6359147211536596777.post-5772083506989204582011-01-11T13:54:30.674-08:002011-01-11T13:54:30.674-08:00I believe (and practice) in the tri-fecta of long ...I believe (and practice) in the tri-fecta of long ride bliss - as if that's even possible: 1) no hair, or as little as possible. b) Saddle Cream, as much as I can stand - I just use the cheap stuff - that Assos crap was pricy and no better. and 3) BIBS!!! Not sure why, but bibs are night and day on long rides vs. regular bike shorts. DeSoto has a new Tri-Pad Bib that I'm going to try out. I. Love. Bibs.Bigunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05101189927170393085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6359147211536596777.post-43590558164533316762011-01-09T19:34:11.323-08:002011-01-09T19:34:11.323-08:00I had to come back and see what everyone else said...I had to come back and see what everyone else said :-) Maybe my pain threshold is different but I don't think it's any more painful than a slight sting - it helps to have a really good person to go to. I don't ride the day of a wax afterwards (I get the ride done in the morning) but I'm fine on riding the very next day with no pain. Obviously your mileage may vary!Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17228735227119427610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6359147211536596777.post-58687230845702023962011-01-07T20:05:13.017-08:002011-01-07T20:05:13.017-08:00Uhh, even guys have to be a bit more - uhh 'cl...Uhh, even guys have to be a bit more - uhh 'clean cut' south of the boarder - if you dont want saddle sores (or other funk) when you are putting on the miles. It was one of the first things they tell you at the OTC...<br /><br />Hair holds moisture and bacteria......Jameschttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17928635888308586891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6359147211536596777.post-58127048716397647902011-01-07T14:24:00.459-08:002011-01-07T14:24:00.459-08:00you know you can also have it all lasered off... ...you know you can also have it all lasered off... its permanent that way. :-)momohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02314577864236887929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6359147211536596777.post-92193794795410992312011-01-07T13:20:46.521-08:002011-01-07T13:20:46.521-08:00OMG. If you do it, please make sure you have some...OMG. If you do it, please make sure you have someone film your face as it's being done... kinda like the 40 Year Old Virgin: "KELLY CLARKSON!"<br /><br />I noticed someone recommended Tylenol. I'll be a better friend and recommend tequila. A LOT OF IT.Jayneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18043652983678073891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6359147211536596777.post-82328152197955606132011-01-07T13:01:18.700-08:002011-01-07T13:01:18.700-08:00Well I am a 100% fan of Brazilians......but.....in...Well I am a 100% fan of Brazilians......but.....ingrown hairs got to me after about 1 yr of waxing so I had to stop. And I completely DO NOT advocated going for any rides until 2 days post waxing. Your skin gets really raw from the waxing and then to go and sit on a saddle for 1-3 hrs sweating is just asking for problems. <br />I say try it... and I even have a great gal that will come to your home if you want. Just watch out for the in-growns that will eventually happen bc of the riding. There is no prefect solution for female bike riders.Tri4aCausehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05461926780725256866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6359147211536596777.post-41977731004341391992011-01-07T12:14:53.896-08:002011-01-07T12:14:53.896-08:00As soon as I saw the title to this post, I knew th...As soon as I saw the title to this post, I knew this was what it was about!!! Love it!<br /><br />I saw that episode too and never really gave it that much thought, but upon reflection, I can say that I personally notice a big difference between my au natural rides and my Brazilan rides. I can't say it will for sure elimiate all your saddle problems, but it does help in my case. <br /><br />I personally favor the full complete job front and back(tmi?) because if your going to do it, you might as well go all the way. It hurts like hell, but since I started, I can't ever go back - anything less to me feels almost unsanitary. Plus, no worries ever when it comes to swim suits or short running shorts or anything else. And for a dark brunette like me, that's worth it's weight in gold. <br /><br />And one last piece of advice - don't plan any long ride the say of or after a full job - it needs a day or so to "heal."<br /><br />Sorry if that was oversharing. But I'm a big advocate of this.Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01112543383394992568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6359147211536596777.post-74874512697614593552011-01-07T11:13:52.382-08:002011-01-07T11:13:52.382-08:00Yep. Take it all off. Dooooo it!!!! You'll ne...Yep. Take it all off. Dooooo it!!!! You'll never want to go back (and your hubby won't want you to either :). Brazilian is 100% worth it. Call first to make sure the salon/spa does that kind of wax - not everyone does.<br /><br />It's a little intimidating the first time, but you'll get over it. I recommend taking a tylenol about a half hour before the first time you go. <br /><br />I also recommend getting some great/new bike shorts every year. My favorite lube is Tri Slide... doesn't stain my shorts at all. I have also used bag balm, but find it's harder to remove and my shorts always smell like it even after they're washed.<br /><br />That's my two cents!jessithompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04262488207052276853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6359147211536596777.post-1151864724363719302011-01-07T10:50:09.099-08:002011-01-07T10:50:09.099-08:00I have a couple friends who stopped shaving so the...I have a couple friends who stopped shaving so they would stop getting saddle sores. I used to wax, but you have to let the hair grow out a good bit before you wax again, which in Hawaii is a problem. I also read a good article that suggested a slight leg length discrepancy can be the cause of most of the problems.<br /><br />I use diaper rash creme and it works great (the generic safeway brand), but it smells like diaper rash cream and is pretty hard to wash out. My saddle still smells like it from last fall, but I don't really care because it works and it's cheap.Maggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05072890393018732362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6359147211536596777.post-71830133516642136582011-01-07T10:34:14.605-08:002011-01-07T10:34:14.605-08:00No comment on the waxing issue. Perhaps you might...No comment on the waxing issue. Perhaps you might consider changing from aquafor. When no swimming is involved I use Bag Balm - http://www.bagbalm.com/ . It is very reasonably priced, can be found in most grocery stores and if it is good enough for the udders of cows, it is good enough for me.Spokane Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14322733412232169837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6359147211536596777.post-60736010370593566282011-01-07T10:15:33.040-08:002011-01-07T10:15:33.040-08:00*ohgodI'mgoingtosaythisonapublicformwhereitcan...*ohgodI'mgoingtosaythisonapublicformwhereitcan'tbetakenback*<br /><br />Yep. I was told the secret to saddle comfort in long distance riding was Brazilians. I've sorta alternated between that and just bikinis but this year with an IM on the schedule I'm sticking with the full 9 yards. I have friends who are very anti that sort of thing who even admitted that they had to resort to some serious trimming for comfort, but I think the waxing is easier. It will depend on your personal level of hairiness and comfort, but I go every 3 weeks. I'm not sure it can eliminate every problem (sometimes all the lube in the world won't help on a hot day), but I think it's helpful. I also finally bought several pairs of brand new bike shorts for this year - those things DO wear out and I know I shouldn't still be using the ones I used to train for my last IM!Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17228735227119427610noreply@blogger.com