I've heard various rumours that frequent cycling can lead to a decrease in male sex performance, i.e., erectile dysfunction. Anybody know any facts about this, any serious studies or personal experience?
I ride a lot and still go off like a firecracker.Ciocc Motel said:I've heard various rumours that frequent cycling can lead to a decrease in male sex performance, i.e., erectile dysfunction. Anybody know any facts about this, any serious studies or personal experience?
Yes, the Boston urologist was a Dr. Goldstein. He got a lot of press at least 5 years ago on this issue. Believe he was discredited when he couldn't substantiate his dire warnings. Recall he found 3 or 4 cyclists with ED issues out of 100 he surveyed, and concluded that bike saddles were causing an epidemic of ED. Pretty small sample.lmoe said:If you are not feeling anything strange or wrong forget about it.
i.e. If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
There is one guy in Boston area, cannot remember his name who is a banshee on this topic. He thinks all saddles should be shaped like a U.
Has all sorts of studies and papers. He seems to be the only one, however.
Ciocc Motel said:I've heard various rumours that frequent cycling can lead to a decrease in male sex performance,
Also be sure to think carefully before deciding to get off on the bike.Walrus said:I recently read an article that disputed much of this, so make sure you do your research before making any decisions to get on or off the bike permantently.
limerickman said:I'll probably regret posting this but here goes.
I find that if I am training harder (cycling training) that I am more interested in having sex.
If you're doing 4-6 hours spins, every few days, you'd expect to be less enthusiastic (for want of a better expression).
I find the opposite to be the case.
I think I am just get randier as I get older.
limerickman said:I'll probably regret posting this but here goes.
I find that if I am training harder (cycling training) that I am more interested in having sex.
If you're doing 4-6 hours spins, every few days, you'd expect to be less enthusiastic (for want of a better expression).
I find the opposite to be the case.
I think I am just get randier as I get older.
jhuskey said:Sex and cycling. Two of my favorite things.
It is just a shame I have not found a way to combine the two effectively,
dhk said:Yes, the Boston urologist was a Dr. Goldstein. He got a lot of press at least 5 years ago on this issue. Believe he was discredited when he couldn't substantiate his dire warnings. Recall he found 3 or 4 cyclists with ED issues out of 100 he surveyed, and concluded that bike saddles were causing an epidemic of ED. Pretty small sample.
IMO, if your saddle is making you go numb, that's something which needs to be fixed. Otherwise, I'd say you have no worries.
Sounds like what I tell my biker chick friends too. If it hurts, make sure youre doing it right.otherworld said:The issue is real and that’s why every second saddle you see these days has a hole in it. It doesn't seem to effect young males as much, probably because their circulation is so much better than older men. If you have a problem you will know it because your **** will get numb while your are riding and will recover a bit as soon as you stand up and pedal or get your bum off the seat a bit. Don't ignore it. get a saddle that stops or helps it and change your riding style and habits to keep the blood going around. You can do permanent damage if you ignore the problem.
Regards Jay.
JohnO said:Cycling? It'll turn you into a sexual Tyrannosauris...
just like me...
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