Research Notes on How Bicycle Seats Affect Sexuality
A common complaint by cyclist is numbness in the perineum area (the area between the anus and the clitoris or penis, also known as the crotch). Studies have shown that this is caused by compression from the bicycle saddles.1 This in return can cause sexual dysfunctions such as erectile dysfunction.
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Top Resources on How Bicycle Seats Affect Sexuality
- WebMD: How Bicycle Seats Affect Sexuality | Studies Link Bike Seats, Erectile Dysfunction
- SeniorJournal: Bicycle Riding Can Cause Erectile Dysfunction
- ScienceDaily: Research on Bicycle Saddles and Sexual Health Comes of Age
- The New York Times: Serious Riders, Your Bicycle Seat May Affect Your Love Life (Oct. 4, 2005)
- WebMD: Is Biking Bad for the Bedroom?
- Boston University Medical Campus: Bike Riding and Your Sex Life
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- ↑ WebMD: How Bicycle Seats Affect Sexuality
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 WebMD: Studies Link Bike Seats, Erectile Dysfunction
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