i have a "mom of boys" question for moms or people who know

[Jalapeñomel]

Not a mom, but my friend in middle school used to tease her brother because he wore a pad to ride his bike because his balls hurt.


Helpful, aren't I?

[ECB]

Asked DH - he said it's not typical if you're wearing proper clothes (i.e. underwear)

BUT he did also say that if it's a small seat and your DS doesn't really know how to sit to protect his stuff - it could actually just be a learning process.

As his initial reaction was "not normal", though, I might suggest talking to a doc about it.

[flamingeaux]

Not a testicular expert, but could it have to do with his bike seat? Is it an older bike and maybe doesn't have as much cushioning. 

Also I seem to recall my brother's bike having the seat tilted forward.

[ECB]

I'll add - I ride a bike that has a HARD seat on it.  Even after a short 15 minute ride, my inner butt area hurts. 

So it could be the seat/how he's sitting on it. 

[saraandmichael]

eh...its worth mentioning to the doctor at his next visit, but i wouldn't think it means you need an appointment just for that.

also, maybe try a more padded bike seat? or adjust the height? if its too high and he's needing to really stretch while he's pedaling, perhaps that is causing discomfort?

[iamgrace]

Not an expert, nor do I have any experience in this area...yet, but I would adjust the bike/seat first and go from there.

[underwaterrhymes]

My vag doesn't exactly feel sparkly and new after a bike ride, so I don't think it's out of the ordinary.

[juliagoulia]

My junk aches after riding my bike (it almost feels bruised after?) My junk isn't testicles, for the record.

[texassmith]

If his balls hurt, he's probably sitting on the seat wrong. His weight should be on his butt. It's a learning process, unfortunately And maybe try adjusting the seat too.

Cyclists wear padded shorts, but I don't know if you want to get that hardcore for a kid, lol.

[pitterwoo]

Adjust the seat angle. Usually nose more up so he sits back on his bum instead of his balls.

[pitterwoo]

Hope it helps. I did double check with H first to confirm I had that correct.

[papie]

DH says he needs to build endurance to be comfy on his bike seat or his balls hurt. So at first he goes for shorter rides and increases the length slowly. I always tease him because he is in much better shape than me but in the beginning of the summer he is always the one wanting to cut the bike ride early.