Cycling is a fun activity and is generally opted for by all age groups of different genders for their health and fitness tools. Though cycling has many benefits for physical and mental health, it might adversely affect your sexual health specially if done with the wrong size bike. It can create sexual issues including erectile dysfunction in men who opt for the long-range cycle with the wrong size bike.
While cycling, our overall weight is on the saddle making hips and sexual organs incorrectly pressurised during cycling. The wrong size bike is mainly a discomfort for the lower body part that might create genital numbness, skin irritations and soreness.
As per a few reports, men who cycle a lot can also experience changes to their sperm’s function, because of the excessive heat generated in the genital area. Though there is no direct connection between male fertility being affected or have any Sexual Health issue by cycling.
Numbness is the most common thing that is felt by most male riders due to saddle incompatibility. Another reason for having continuous friction in the area might create abrasions, chafing and bruising in the bottom area.
Right size bike, your hip-compatible saddle, comfortable clothing with high-quality material, padded shorts and regular breaks during your long-distance cycling are advisable.
At the same time, personal hygiene is mandatory to avoid any sort of infection on the abrasion or chafing.
In case of chafing, it is advisable to visit a doctor, use prescribed medicine and avoid cycling for a while until fully recovered. Continuously monitor your padded shorts and short material for any kind of skin friction.
For the beginner, it is recommended not to opt for long-distance cycling without regular training. Gradual improvement in your cycling distance and speed could help you have a good weight balance on the saddle to avoid numbness.
Overall it is advisable to visit the experts for their advice on a bike fit, saddle compatibility and medical attention if needed.
Kind attention: Cycling is not a gender-specific sport. The thoughts in this article are a compiled reflection of thoughts and research input shared by various sources. The effect of cycling on your personal health could vary. It’s not medical advice.
