Have you had saddle fit checked? Changes in balance and the way the saddle sits on the horse can create some pretty major issues with the rider, and “privates pain” can be one problem. Easy enough to rule out. Hope you find the answer soon!
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just got through this
Once in a while this happens to me and it comes and then goes but I find that I changed my position. When I get back to a relaxed butt and pelvic floor, with lifted ribs and a strong core, I dont chafe or get hurtful bumps…
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It could be the shape of the seat is wrong for you, and is not letting you sit back on your seat bones without working (even though you don’t feel your working). To test, use your jumping saddle, and see if the rubbing goes away. If it does, then you need a flatter more open seat dressage saddle. Also, work on relaxing your spine, basically slouch so your seat and spine are very soft: again if this works you are in good shape. Feel free to send pictures to info@allsaddles.com, I am a saddle designer and will be glad to help
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your normal underwear plus padded riding underwear with longer legs plus “Bodyglide” (available at any bicycle or running store). If your horse is a little behind the leg in dressage, you’re probably pushing with your seat.
There’s a woman at the barn that just revealed she was dealing with this a couple months ago. Saddle fit was checked, it was re-flocked etc. What worked for her was removing the big knee rolls! She rides in a Wintec Isabel and just took out the big blocks and replaced them with the smaller ones. Simple fix and one not mentioned here so I thought I’d throw it out there.
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If changing to seamless or long legged underwear doesn’t help it may be saddle fit. It could no longer be fitting your horse in the same way, or if you’ve changed the way you are riding, you could be interacting with the saddle differently.
I wear underarmour if I’m going out for a long ride or foxhunting. Makes a world of difference.
Are you bushy or bald? Change it up, see if it helps.
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Are you bushy or bald? Change it up, see if it helps.[/QUOTE]
I was debating whether or not to go there. The wrong amount for an individual for riding (can vary) as well as the wrong elastic in legs (fixed by the options of various mid-thigh length items above) seem to be the biggest reasons after saddle fit and position.
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I was debating whether or not to go there. The wrong amount for an individual for riding (can vary) as well as the wrong elastic in legs (fixed by the options of various mid-thigh length items above) seem to be the biggest reasons after saddle fit and position.[/QUOTE]
LOL…I had to go there, I think that is a definite factor in chafieness.
Like another poster noted, it has been my experience that I have the problem when my horse is lazy and not in front of my leg and I am pushing a lot. Maintaining a good position is a constant challenge for me also. I wouldn’t worry about having more severe issues than chafing-it is broken skin in a very sensitive area, and based on the responses seems to be more common than we all think! The last time I had to go to the gynecologist, I had some severe chafing going on. She asked me if I was having rough sex, lol! I have no recommendations on underwear, but I can recommend using Vitamin E oil or gel to help with the healing. Good luck! PS-I have had this issue intermittently with all my different saddles, so I think its me and not the saddles, unless all of them are a bad fit!
I suffered from this particular problem, especially when cantering. Clyclist friends suggested using “Chamois Butt’r”,a product used to avoid abrasion during long bike rides. Now I use it every timeI ride. PROBLEM SOLVED! Does not burn or sting.Easily washes off skin and clothing.
this is one of the oldest subjects on COTH
see
https://www.chronofhorse.com/forum/forum/archives/favorites/3790-practical-protection-for-private-parts-or-get-thee-to-a-nunnery
form 2001.
Or do a search for “Inverness Problem”
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Before the saddle fitter comes, Google “Men’s vs. women’s dressage saddles” and you will find a lot of hits on this exact topic. Then show the most likely ones to the saddle fitter. It appears that you are sitting more on your crotch than you have been, and everyone’s conformation is different.
It says a lot about horse people that we spend a ton of money on saddle fit for out horses, but little or no attention is paid to the riders fit. 
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NOT TRUE!!! absolutely not true! It’s essential the saddle work for both the rider and horse.
I had a similar problem when I changed from hunters to dressage. Using plain(not scented or with any added ingredients) KY jelly externally worked for me. of course, getting checked by the gyn first to be sure nothing is amiss is always a good idea. it just seemed that the little bit of lubrication kept tissues from abrasion.
Body glide!!!
Jelly Pantz have been a life saver - i can’t ride in anything else.
And to clear up the painful flaring, my super-smart obgyn gave me an rx for imiprimine (very low dose). I was completely skeptical but so grateful i took the imiprimine. If the pain flares up, it calms it down. Good luck!
This is a zombie thread, folks. Resuscitated by a new poster whose only comments are promoting Chamois Butt’r. Hopefully during the last 3.5 years OP found a way to protect herself…
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