Surprised? I am serious and we are here to identify every single possible source of ED so that we can target treatment. It makes sense that the seat of the bicycle might put pressure on the nerves and arteries around your Dick, your balls and the perineum – the area between your Dick and your anus. Three major studies in this area noted that men who cycled for many hours a day had experienced numbness in the genital area. OK, but it seems that it only applies to prolonged and excessive cycling and cycle manufacturers do offer designed seats to reduce any stress around the crotch and perineum. If you like to cycle, “No-nose* bike seats and new designs protect against genital area numbness.
And guess what, we are not alone. Researchers, reporting in the May 12 edition of the Journal of Sexual Medicine found that female cyclists who position their handlebars lower than the bike’s seat risk decreased genital sensations. So, if you like to bike, make some seat adjustments and be aware of the effects on your perineum.