Nature Quickie: Friction in the Saddle

Sex Outside Nature Quickies are short, 5-minute dives into a specific, practical topic about our bodies and the outdoors. This one features tip after tip from bike rider and outdoor rec educator Beckie Irvin, who has some pretty helpful insights when it comes to taking care of your crotch on longer distance or more frequent rides. Because, like it or not, sitting on a bike seat, day in and day out-- it can take a toll on a lot more than your muscles and joints.

Mentioned in this Bonus Content:

• Find Beckie on Instagram: @beckieirvin_
• Beckie’s got a lot of useful biking info on TikTok, too: @beckieirvin_
• Learn about the organization she co-founded: Grit Mtb Festival
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• Need a transcript for this bonus episode? Find it here.

Additional Resources:

• Self - Here’s What Your Bike Seat is Doing to Your Vulva and Vagina 
• Bicycling - How to Prevent Saddle Sores
• Bicycling - Going with the Flow: How to Manage Your Period on a Ride
• Like a Bigfoot podcast episode 177: Alexandera Houchin: Adventures from Bikepacking
• Reddit - “Butt Calluses?”
• @theinklingsoftess on Instagram created a beautiful image that speaks to labia swelling and bike riding
• Radical Adventure Riders - movement toward gender inclusivity in the biking community
• Casa Verde - non-traditional “outdoor/cycling” clothing
• REI - What to Wear on a Bike Ride
   

Hosted by Laura Borichevsky.
Cover artwork by Hailey Hirst.
Music by Calica licensed via  MusicBed.