Desensitized Manhood from Biking: What You Need to Know
by John Dugan OwnerBiking has a host of wonderful benefits. Not only is it an
energy-efficient way to get from place to place, it’s also fantastic form of
exercise. Cycling can offer the same benefits as walking and jogging, without
the impact on joints that can later lead to mobility issues. But despite its
good reputation, many men avoid cycling for fear of a desensitized manhood.
While science supports this the concern, it’s a problem that
affects only the most avid bikers. When sitting in a normal chair, weight is
distributed across both buttocks equally. However, while seated on a bike seat,
pressure is placed on the perineum, a region of the lower body that contains
nerves and arteries that supply blood to the manhood.
Men who bike dozens of miles a week may find they experience nerve
damage that leads to a desensitized manhood. Pressure on some of these delicate
and crucial arteries can produce temporary and in the most extreme cases
permanent dysfunction. Studies have found that after an exceptionally long
ride, men have experienced a numb manhood that can last over a week.
But fear of suboptimal function shouldn’t deter men from riding
bikes altogether. Many simple steps can be taken to reduce the pressure that
leads to male nerve damage.
1. Seat shape: If you’re not a
professional cyclist, consider using a wider seat on your bike. The
racing-style seats are long with narrow nose, a shape that increases pressure
on the perineum. Instead, a wider seat will distribute weight to the buttocks,
alleviating that pressure.
2. Seat Height: Adjusting your seat to
be the perfect height is crucial to mitigating unnecessary pressure on the
perineum. When your riding and your leg is fully extended, you should still
have a slight bend at the knee. A fully extended leg is not only bad for your
hip joints, it also creates needless pressure. Generally speaking, while
standing next to your bike, the seat should hit about at hip height.
3. Consider bike shorts: If
a bulky, wide seat isn’t an option for you, consider using padded bike shorts.
These can offset the pressure created by a traditional racing seat, without
having to give up the aerodynamic advantages of using a thinner design.
4. Break When Symptoms Occur: If
while riding you notice a tinging sensation in your groin, that’s a sign that
too much pressure has been placed on the perineum. If possible, this is a good
time to take a break and adjust your position. Putting yourself on alert for
early warning symptoms is an excellent way to prevent irrevocable injury.
5. Recumbent Bikes: If a wide seat,
bike shorts and adjusting your seat height still doesn’t mitigate numbness, you
may need to rethink using an upright bike. Many gyms offer recumbent bikes,
which redirects pressure from the front of the body to the back, effectively
eliminating perineum pressure that building on a traditional upright model.
After a long ride, always be sure to give extra attention to your
private area given that the activity can induce pressure on the area.
Showering, and deliberately cleansing with water and mild soap is an essential
post-workout step in mitigating any bacterial build up that may occur.
Men who engage in activities, like biking, that make them prone to
a desensitized manhood should
be especially careful to apply a male organ health creme (health
professionals often recommend Man 1 Man Oil, which is clinically proven mild
and safe for skin) after showering. The vitamins and botanicals found
in Man1 Man Oil, like vitamin E and shea butter, are proven to keep the delicate
manhood skin in excellent, healthy condition.
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