Though there have been studies that male cyclists tend to have lower sperm counts and that cyclists of both sexes report discomfort from the pressure from road bike saddles, it doesn’t mean that your cycling habit drags you down the road to celibacy. In fact, studies show that cycling can have a positive effect on you love life.
Some interesting findings were detailed in a Valentine’s Day article on Bicyling.com:
“A University of Texas at Austin researcher found that vigorous exercise—specifically, cycling—helped increase sexual arousal in women, both subjectively (the women reported being more aroused from an X-rated movie after a brief ride than they were without the ride) and objectively (blood flow to the genitals was significantly increased).
In an Archives of Sexual Behavior study, 78 sedentary but healthy men (average age 48 years) participated in a moderate aerobic exercise program—mainly cycling and jogging—three to four days a week for nine months. At the end of the study, the men reported a significant increase in their sexual arousal, activity, function and satisfaction. One inspiring example: Their frequency of intercourse went up by 30 percent.”
For those looking for optimum conditions, we suggest giving your privates some breathing room with these fine saddles:
We hope everyone had an enjoyable Valentine’s Day this year, ride on!
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