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What Do You Know About Impotence?

Erection problems can occur due to the psychological problems and if ignored or not treated then it may result in impotence later.

Stress, fatigue or anxiety are the main causes of impotence which can further lead to depression.

The longer the time spent on the bicycle saddle, the greater the risk of injury.

What is the incidence of men cyclists actually developing  impotence with prolonged cycling? The data is conflicting.The Journal of Urology published an internet survey in 2004. It reported 17% of 688 cyclists developing erectile dysfunction. This figure is no higher than that of the general population. Other studies suggested 3 hours or more per week of bicycle riding increases the risk of erectile dysfunction in men.

As a lack of sexual desire, you may get negative feelings from your partner. As a result you may get stressed and this can also be the cause behind erectile dysfunction. The physical problems which are mostly responsible for impotence are:
Diabetes
Poor blood circulation or cardiovascular problems
Side effects from some prescription drugs
Prostate surgeries
Injury in spinal cord
Multiple sclerosis
Hormonal imbalance
Prolonged use of Alcohol

How can a male cycling enthusiast protect himself against the threat of erectile dysfunction, and STILL continue to cycle? Ergonomic changes can help reduce the pressure point underneath the pubic bone, thus decreasing blood vessel compression. These changes include:
1. Wearing proper padded cycling shorts.
2. A professional assessment of the bicycle used, and its saddle fit. The pressure points should not be on the pubic bone, but on the sit bones - ischial tuberosities.
3. Using a wider saddle with more padding. Time and effort spent finding the correct fit would be well rewarded.
4. Using a blunt or noseless saddle. This significantly reduces the contact pressure on the pudendal arteries. A study reported a reduction of pineal tingling from 73% to 18% with the use of a noseless saddle.
5. Keeping the bicycle saddle parallel to the ground. Better still is to tilt it slightly downwards, NEVER upwards.
6. Limiting time spend crouched over the racing bars. Compression of the blood vessels increases with a forward flexed position.