Although exercise is vital for good health, offering a variety of benefits, cycling could be putting your erections at risk. Research from Wroclaw Medical University in Poland, published in the journal Sports Medicine, suggests that male cyclists should regularly stand up when biking.
Cycling represents both sport and a means of transport, beloved by many.
Although the vehicle can get you from A to B while being in fresh air, it could also be crushing your private parts.
Dr Ellie said: “Crushing your bits is going to cause, possibly, erectile dysfunction because you’re crushing the nerves.
“Also crushing your testicles is not good in terms of fertility and things like that.”
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The research urges male cyclists to consider standing on the pedals every ten minutes to avoid erectile dysfunction.
The team shares that it’s “critical” for men to avoid crushing their private parts on the saddle.
Apart from the saddle, the study explains that common causes of genital numbness could also be poor riding technique and the wrong type of bike.
Having reviewed 22 studies on how men can avoid saddle soreness, the researchers identified effective solutions, which include using a “no-nose” bicycle seat to redirect pressure from the genital area.
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