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Cycling Shorts are worn without underwear The pad in a pair of bicycle shorts is called the chamois pad even though the pads are rarely ever chamois leather anymore. In the 1970's and 1980's bicycle shorts were made of black wool with a leather chamois pad sewn into the saddle area to prevent abrasion. In the early days of bicycle racing, the chamois was lubricated with an oil to create a "slip" so the cycling motion was a smooth glide against the skin. The use of anti-chafe creams and lubricants continue to be an important part of cycling as these creams combined with snug bike shorts do wonders to enhance the comfort of a bicycle rider. Women’s bike shorts are designed specifically around the female shape to produce supportive shorts that are comfortable in all conditions. Padded women’s shorts tend to have more padding in the center of the seating area to avoid uncomfortable friction, but not all shorts are made equal. With such a huge variety of bike shorts for women that differ in quality and in comfort, it can be hard to know where to start.