You’re tough. You’re a cyclist and suffering is your pride and joy. This is an area where pain is NOT ok. Bike fits can be expensive but they’re crucial to ensure you’re staying healthy. If you’re experiencing pain that isn’t muscular (pain that feels like burning, shooting, aching, tingling), stop before things get worse and get a professional fit. Tell your fitter all the symptoms you’re experiencing, even if you consider them embarrassing or uncomfortable. Don’t be afraid to advocate for yourself.

Stress and anxiety will heighten symptoms of pudendal neuralgia, so if you do in fact have it, panicking will make you feel a whole lot worse. This is much easier said than done, but seriously, try to relax. You will find answers and you will be fine. Meditate, learn to relax your body, take CBD, do whatever you need to do to chill out.

When you search the internet about health issues, it will lead you down many dark holes that usually end with “you have cancer”. Don’t do it. Searching the internet can cause unnecessary stress and anxiety, which will exacerbate your symptoms. Seek out a medical professional instead.