So far, no one is suggesting that cyclists have to choose between riding or sex, but a new study does confirm what some olders studies have indicated: many (6 in 10) male cyclists suffer from numbness in their groin, and in some cases, too much time on a bicycle seat can lead to erectile dysfunction. (Fortunately, there is an advertisement for erectile dysfunction treatment every eight minutes on most television stations.)
The Consumer Reports Health Blog reports on the new research, and links to an encouraging study indicating that new penis-friendly bike seats can greatly reduce the likelihood of a
failure to launch.
Read more in the Consumer Reports Health Blog.
Exactly why I went to recumbents. No hand, butt or groin pain.