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Can biking kill your sex life? A urologist weighs in
Recent research and American Urological Association guidelines show cycling does not increase erectile dysfunction risk and may improve sexual health through cardiovascular benefits.
- Experts say cycling probably does not cause erectile dysfunction, with Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt framing the evidence from recent research and clinical experience.
- Older studies raised concerns about reduced penile blood flow, fueling public fear, while the pandemic context saw many buy stationary bikes that keep riders seated long, increasing pelvic pressure.
- Anatomically, the pudendal nerve and pelvic-floor muscles run where saddles press, and irritation from pressure can mimic prostate inflammation even though the prostate remains normal.
- Simple measures—saddle changes, standing breaks, pelvic-floor therapy—often resolve symptoms, but persistent numbness or urinary changes require medical evaluation.
- Many men sell bikes or stop riding from fear, though individual riders who stopped or sold bikes often do so despite no gland injury, and the cardiovascular benefits of cycling typically enhance sexual function, patients and clinicians report.
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