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Impotence and bicycle riding
OK, I have heard that some male bicyclists suffer from impotence. I'm
unsure if it's permanent, but when asking my buddy, the ex semi pro racer about this, he told me that there is a nerve which bicycle seats compress. That nerve is necessary for the sexual response. He said sometimes in very dedicated bicycle riders, it can be long term too, but it's not a common among hobbyists. My wife asked me if a similar nerve exists in the female anatomy and if it has a similar effect for avid female bicycle riders. Yeah, I know females can't be technically impotent, but they can experience reduced sexual response. I post with some trepidation as I'm looking for a serious answer. I dread some of the responses, but OK, I asked for it. I'm really curious. -paul |
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"Paul Cassel" wrote in message . .. OK, I have heard that some male bicyclists suffer from impotence. I'm unsure if it's permanent, but when asking my buddy, the ex semi pro racer about this, he told me that there is a nerve which bicycle seats compress. That nerve is necessary for the sexual response. He said sometimes in very dedicated bicycle riders, it can be long term too, but it's not a common among hobbyists. My wife asked me if a similar nerve exists in the female anatomy and if it has a similar effect for avid female bicycle riders. Yeah, I know females can't be technically impotent, but they can experience reduced sexual response. I post with some trepidation as I'm looking for a serious answer. I dread some of the responses, but OK, I asked for it. I'm really curious. -paul This has been reported in the press since at least Oct 2005. You probably need to register (free) to view the following NYT article: http://www.nytimes.com/2005/10/04/he...=1&oref=slogin The Journal of Urology has also covered it. J. |
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On Feb 17, 11:06 am, Paul Cassel
wrote: OK, I have heard that some male bicyclists suffer from impotence. I'm unsure if it's permanent, but when asking my buddy, the ex semi pro racer about this, he told me that there is a nerve which bicycle seats compress. That nerve is necessary for the sexual response. He said sometimes in very dedicated bicycle riders, it can be long term too, but it's not a common among hobbyists. My wife asked me if a similar nerve exists in the female anatomy and if it has a similar effect for avid female bicycle riders. Yeah, I know females can't be technically impotent, but they can experience reduced sexual response. I post with some trepidation as I'm looking for a serious answer. I dread some of the responses, but OK, I asked for it. I'm really curious. -paul I really believe that you can waste a WHOLE lot of time worrying about this. Time that could be spent riding. Statistically, I'm quite sure that most former riders die of old age. Lewis. ***** |
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On Feb 17, 5:06*pm, Paul Cassel
wrote: OK, I have heard that some male bicyclists suffer from impotence. I'm unsure if it's permanent, but when asking my buddy, the ex semi pro racer about this, he told me that there is a nerve which bicycle seats compress. That nerve is necessary for the sexual response. He said sometimes in very dedicated bicycle riders, it can be long term too, but it's not a common among hobbyists. My wife asked me if a similar nerve exists in the female anatomy and if it has a similar effect for avid female bicycle riders. Yeah, I know females can't be technically impotent, but they can experience reduced sexual response. I post with some trepidation as I'm looking for a serious answer. I dread some of the responses, but OK, I asked for it. I'm really curious. -paul 1. There's probably a sale on fireproof overalls on somewhere! Look for "Nomex". 2. Jay has already given you a reference to a popularization of the scientific knowledge on the subject. 3. Impotence doesn't attack those of us who have put our minds in gear and bought ergonomically superior bicycle seats. Note the word "seat" -- a saddle with a slot in in, or bumps on it, can only alleviate the problem, not remove it. A more radical rethink is required. I use the Cheeko 90 seat pictured here on one of my bikes: http://members.lycos.co.uk/fiultra/B...%20Smover.html and find it satisfactory but there are many others of more elaborate design. 4. Trivia corner. First, the usual caution: I'm no anatomist and he source of my information is hardly the most respectable. There used to be, may still be, a programme on television called "Eurotrash", which was soft porn dressed up as reporting of the demimondaine. I caught it one night searching for a Marx Bros movie that was listed in the Irish television guide, back then deplorably unreliable. I came across this wretched programme just as the presenter introduced a man who acts in hard core pornography. This undoubted expert explained that extra sperm may be generated by rubbing the small space between the bottom of the testicle sac and the anus. Since sperm is not generated in a particular place but in several places, this fellow was talking not about glandular but nerve stimulation. A nerve would easily have more to do with sexual response than a gland. Given for what it is worth. Andre Jute http://members.lycos.co.uk/fiultra/B...20CYCLING.html |
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Jay wrote:
"Paul Cassel" wrote in message . .. OK, I have heard that some male bicyclists suffer from impotence. I'm unsure if it's permanent, but when asking my buddy, the ex semi pro racer about this, he told me that there is a nerve which bicycle seats compress. That nerve is necessary for the sexual response. He said sometimes in very dedicated bicycle riders, it can be long term too, but it's not a common among hobbyists. My wife asked me if a similar nerve exists in the female anatomy and if it has a similar effect for avid female bicycle riders. Yeah, I know females can't be technically impotent, but they can experience reduced sexual response. I post with some trepidation as I'm looking for a serious answer. I dread some of the responses, but OK, I asked for it. I'm really curious. -paul This has been reported in the press since at least Oct 2005. You probably need to register (free) to view the following NYT article: http://www.nytimes.com/2005/10/04/he...=1&oref=slogin The Journal of Urology has also covered it. J. Thx, Jay. I am already registered. I'll get there and read it now. -paul |
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Per Paul Cassel:
He said sometimes in very dedicated bicycle riders, it can be long term too, but it's not a common among hobbyists. There have been several threads on this in rec.bicycles.tech. Try Googling a little and you might find at least one of them. My recollection is that the consensus was that the problem is way overstated. OTOH, I can say with some certainty that cycling is definitely a risk factor for prostatitis. That from a urologist and personal experience. Doesn't keep me off the bike - but it's there. -- PeteCresswell |
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"Paul Cassel" wrote in message . .. OK, I have heard that some male bicyclists suffer from impotence. I'm unsure if it's permanent, but when asking my buddy, the ex semi pro racer about this, he told me that there is a nerve which bicycle seats compress. That nerve is necessary for the sexual response. He said sometimes in very dedicated bicycle riders, it can be long term too, but it's not a common among hobbyists. My wife asked me if a similar nerve exists in the female anatomy and if it has a similar effect for avid female bicycle riders. Yeah, I know females can't be technically impotent, but they can experience reduced sexual response. I post with some trepidation as I'm looking for a serious answer. I dread some of the responses, but OK, I asked for it. I'm really curious. -paul There is always a possibility of nerve compression causing permanent damage. When I started riding seriously back in the early 70s I had "sleepy winky syndrome" during every ride. Narrow round top plastic "ass hatchet" saddles were the main cause. I tried about 10-15 different saddles and found that a properly adjusted Brooks Pro cured the problem for me. The first generation Avocet Touring I (cheapest model) also worked well. Overly padded gel saddles are fine for a few miles but I end up with some nerve compression from sinking into the gel on longer rides. Last year I discovered the WTB Pure V Race saddles. They make a lot of different models. The Pure V Race saddles that I ride on have a wide flat rear just like a Brooks Pro but they also have a "love channel" in the middle and gel padding in the front. Prostatitis is a very common problem for men from age 40 on. It's not talked about very much. I've been having recurrent UTI infections for the past 10 years. They sometimes keeps me off of the bike. I've gone back to the old fashioned 2 bolt adjustable seat posts and I use a dial protractor and meter stick to make sure that all of my saddles are adjusted to the same height and angle. One degree of tilt or 1/8" in height can make a big difference in comfort for me. For years I've watched people endure seat discomfort. It's probably the single biggest cause for beginners to give up cycling, especially women. I haven't seen any magic formula for finding and adjusting a seat properly and bike fit Nazis don't help the problem much. It comes down to trial and error. Chas. |
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"(PeteCresswell)" wrote in message ... Per Paul Cassel: He said sometimes in very dedicated bicycle riders, it can be long term too, but it's not a common among hobbyists. There have been several threads on this in rec.bicycles.tech. Try Googling a little and you might find at least one of them. My recollection is that the consensus was that the problem is way overstated. OTOH, I can say with some certainty that cycling is definitely a risk factor for prostatitis. That from a urologist and personal experience. Doesn't keep me off the bike - but it's there. -- PeteCresswell Prostatitis is very common in men over 40 but isn't discussed very much. I've been dealing with recurrent prostatitis for the past 10 years and there have been times that it's kept me off the bike. I ridden Brooks Pro saddles on most of my bikes since the 70s. Last year I tried a WTB Pure V Race saddle and now I have them on 5 bikes. They have a wide flat rear like a Pro with a channel down the middle to prevent pressure in that area and a gel padded area in the nose for junior and the boys. Chas. |
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Per * * Chas:
I've gone back to the old fashioned 2 bolt adjustable seat posts and I use a dial protractor and meter stick to make sure that all of my saddles are adjusted to the same height and angle. One degree of tilt or 1/8" in height can make a big difference in comfort for me. I'll second both of those assertions. With seat angle, I find a clear diff just from a turn or so of a two-bolt saddle's adjustment screw. With height, there's maximum pedaling efficiency... and then, about a quarter or even half inch down there's minimal exposure to UT issues. -- PeteCresswell |
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