Many men take up cycling as a way to improve their cardiovascular health. If you’re one of them, you may be noticing an unintended side effect: erectile dysfunction.

Problems can arise because of the pressure traditional bike saddles put on your groin. 25-40% of your body’s weight is placed on the nerves and blood vessels in this area, potentially leading to issues with blood flow and sensation.

A study on the effects of bike riding found that within minutes, the blood oxygen levels in the groin and genitals decreased by up to 80%. It’s not just men having these issues, either.

Another study on female cyclists found that more than 60% of women using traditional bike seats experienced genital pain and were found to have lower levels of sensation than a control group.

So what’s a man to do? If you don’t want to give up cycling, you could try switching over to a new, no-nose bike seat so that your weight is carried on your sit bones instead of your genitals. And of course, if you’d like additional help with your ED, call the best Las Vegas urology clinic today at (702) 454-6226 to schedule a consultation.

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Bicycle riding is a popular sport, but there is a bit of a downside, at least for men. It turns out that all that pressure from sitting in the bicycle seat can lead to erectile dysfunction, even in young men. Experts say that men who cycle for more than three hours a week are at the highest risk, and that the biggest warning sign to look for is numbness or tingling.

Leaning forward may not be the best position.

However, the news isn’t all bad; there are things that men can do to combat the effects of sitting in the bicycle seat. For example, there are seats available that are designed to redistribute weight and take the pressure off, and periodically standing up on the pedals during long rides can help improve blood circulation. Most importantly, the effects from cycling are usually not permanent, while the erectile dysfunction associated with diabetes and sedentary lifestyle are. For more information about erectile dysfunction, urology, or vasectomy, consult with Dr. Michael S. Kaplan and his professional staff at (702) 454-6226.