A stronger warning to male cyclists (Bicycle seats cause impotence)

Houston Chronicle ^ | Oct. 10, 2005 | SANDRA BLAKESLEE

[Ben Mugged]

A raft of new studies suggest that cyclists, particularly men, should be careful which bicycle seats they choose.

The studies add to earlier evidence that traditional bicycle saddles, the kind with a narrow rear and pointy nose, play a role in sexual impotence.

Some saddle designs are more damaging than others, scientists say. But even so-called ergonomic seats, to protect the sex organs, can be harmful, the research finds. The dozen or so studies, from peer-reviewed journals, are summarized in three articles in September's Journal of Sexual Medicine.

In a bluntly worded editorial with the articles, Dr. Steven Schrader, a reproductive health expert who studies cycling at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, said he believed that it was no longer a question of "whether or not bicycle riding on a saddle causes erectile dysfunction."

-Snip- The link between bicycle saddles and impotence first received public attention 1997 when a Boston urologist, Dr. Irwin Goldstein, asserted that "there are only two kinds of male cyclists — those who are impotent and those who will be impotent."

[Ben Mugged]

Ouch!

[martin_fierro]

Unnngh.

[Disambiguator]

That's not a saddle, that's a suppository!

[porkchops 4 mahound]

I find this to be a comforting thought.

[Niteranger68]

How do they explain China???

[shooter223]

does Lance Armstrong have any kids?

[SmithL]

I notice that he carries a pump to fix his flats.

[jwh_Denver]

When referring to the dickus wongus please do not use the word "snip" in the article anywhere.

[Publius6961]

Shhhhhh!
Natural selection at work.

That's a good thing!

[steveo]

"Get on your bikes and ride!"

[martin_fierro]

I notice that he carries a pump to fix his flats.

Don't tell me where the valve is.

[CommandoFrank]

Kinda gives a new meaning to the expression "Up yours"..

[LibWhacker]

Well, women should be careful, too.

Just had to get that in there. :-)

[Tax-chick]

China, where they'll eat, drink, shoot up, or smoke any blasted substance, if they believe it's an aphrodisiac? I'd say that's a place that has a problem with erectile dysfunction.

[Ben Mugged]

I think this thread is the most fun I've ever had without falling off a barstool.

[montomike]

I've been riding road and mountain for years.

I have one phrase for this article:

WOOD...never lost it, never will!

[Slicksadick]

Todays other bike seat thread...
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1500448/posts

[DTogo]

And removing the seat can lead to...??

[EX52D]

A painful union would be my guess. :)

[Republicanprofessor]

ping.