We, men, are so screwed
06-22-12, 06:42 AM
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What is seldom mentioned is that high levels of testosterone can cause increased estrogen levels in individuals who also produce large amounts of the enzyme aromatase (aka estrogen synthase). Aromatase can convert testosterone to estrogen. Everyone has this to some degree and it provides some heart protective benefits among other things. But in dopers or in individuals who produce abnormally high amounts of aromatase, it can cause unwanted side effects. This is why some dopers develop gynocomastia and some don't, it depends on how much of the testosterone is getting converted. This is also important for men being treated for low testosterone levels. It is important to find out if the low level is because you aren't producing testosterone or because you are overproducing aromatase. If you try to treat low T levels caused by high aromatase levels with supplemental testosterone alone, you have a higher likelyhood of developing unwanted side effects. There is a class of drugs on the market called aromatase inhibitors, which are currently being used to treat estrogen sensitive cancers like uterine or breast cancer. These drugs are very expensive but are being investigated as possible adjuncts to testosterone therapy to make sure that the testosterone you take, stays testosterone.
06-22-12, 06:55 AM
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BTW, funny you should mention it, but your comment about "carpenters dream" reminded me that Body Glide is really good for fixing another really painful problem some of us get. If any of you get rubbed raw "up top" from the jersey and salt in the sweat (don't worry, those who have the problem will know what I mean), Body Glide applied before you ride to the TWO areas in question will fix the problem. I know I am opening up a can of worms with this comment and bringing down a s#$t storm on myself, but WTH, we're just having fun here, right.
06-22-12, 07:02 AM
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06-22-12, 07:50 AM
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Yup, as Rob posted above (PSIMET), over 85% of all chamois creams do NOT contain parabens anymore. The ones that do are legacy brands that have converted traditional skin moisturizer recipes into chamois creams. (Tell your wives, GFs, chicadees to check the labels on THEIR creams). I highlight the major downfalls of that very preliminary study, here.
Keep in mind two major things: 1.) there are many brands that are offering really reall great, pure, and effective chamois creams out there, and 2.) parabens are not the only things to look for, also sulfites and propylene glycol.
Keep in mind two major things: 1.) there are many brands that are offering really reall great, pure, and effective chamois creams out there, and 2.) parabens are not the only things to look for, also sulfites and propylene glycol.
06-22-12, 07:52 AM
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I don't use chamois cream, but I still feel pretty.
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06-22-12, 07:59 AM
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06-22-12, 08:29 AM
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Yup, as Rob posted above (PSIMET), over 85% of all chamois creams do NOT contain parabens anymore. The ones that do are legacy brands that have converted traditional skin moisturizer recipes into chamois creams. (Tell your wives, GFs, chicadees to check the labels on THEIR creams). I highlight the major downfalls of that very preliminary study, here.
Keep in mind two major things: 1.) there are many brands that are offering really reall great, pure, and effective chamois creams out there, and 2.) parabens are not the only things to look for, also sulfites and propylene glycol.
Keep in mind two major things: 1.) there are many brands that are offering really reall great, pure, and effective chamois creams out there, and 2.) parabens are not the only things to look for, also sulfites and propylene glycol.
06-22-12, 09:32 AM
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CHIP!!!! Long time no hear from!
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06-22-12, 11:29 AM
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Just use the "euro" version, or whatever is made without endocrine disruptors.
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06-22-12, 11:54 AM
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06-22-12, 12:14 PM
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Na you gotta know these scientists. Did you read the article all the way? She is just looking for an excuse to get her hands on some athletes’ sperm.
06-22-12, 12:18 PM
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Wait. Chamois cream has sperm in it?!?!?! So you mean....you guys have been putting..... HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!
06-22-12, 12:38 PM
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06-22-12, 01:19 PM
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Before anyone accuses me of sexist and insensitivity, yes, I am just joking here; I have the uttermost respect for women, and sympathetic to any cancer sufferers, and until recently, tried to support every local event Susan G Komen puts on.
06-22-12, 01:27 PM
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06-22-12, 02:09 PM
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Interesting but almost no chamois creams have parabens anymore. Yes - I know the owner,but I still love Enzo's ButtonHole because it doesn't have parabens.
Fwiw - they quote Mike Zerinskas at the end of the article. mike used to race on PSIMET and was a frequent poster on here. He moved to Colorado and started a team that we get to sponsor - PSIMET/Zilla. He started balmco recently and has donea great job as an authority for chamois cream, embro, etc.
Fwiw - they quote Mike Zerinskas at the end of the article. mike used to race on PSIMET and was a frequent poster on here. He moved to Colorado and started a team that we get to sponsor - PSIMET/Zilla. He started balmco recently and has donea great job as an authority for chamois cream, embro, etc.
06-24-12, 10:59 AM
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Used chamois cream for the first time on a 30 mile ride today. I've never experienced saddle sores, but after having a sample pack I thought I'd try it. Applied directly over chamois. It really made the ride more comfortable. Almost zero friction; very nice.
