Saddle Up!
Fitness His Edition|March - April 2018

New study finds that cycling does not damage men’s sexual or urinary functions

Saddle Up!

Cycling is a popular form of exercise, especially in South Africa. Despite the many health benefits, its ability to improve cardiovascular fitness, and stationary cycling's popularity among physique-conscious gym goers as their preferred piece of equipment for fasted cardio due to its low impact, there have always been concerns around the potential implications that hours spent sitting on those narrow, uncomfortable saddles can have your manhood.

The reason for this is that a cyclist's bodyweight is supported on the saddle via the perineum – the region between the pubic symphysis and the coccyx. This is a vitally important aspect of a man's undercarriage as the nerves and blood vessels that supply the genitals run through this area.

When compressed for extend periods of time, cycling can cause temporary genital numbness or tingling. Do an online search for the topic and you'll probably find a few reported cases of impotence as a result of cycling.

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