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23 November 2006
Cycling May Contribute To Sexual Problems 
Recently, it was discovered that male cyclists were at a greater risk of developing genital numbness and erectile dysfunction. As a result, Yale University researchers have turned their attentions toward assessing the sexual health of females who cycle. Roughly 13 million women cycle in the United States, so discovering that prolonged cycling may hamper sexual function is potentially big news. "This is the first study to evaluate the effects of prolonged or frequent bicycling on neurological and sexual function in women," says Marsha K. Guess, assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Yale. So, is cycling in or out? After studying 48 competitive female cyclists (10 miles per week) compared with 22 female runners (5 miles a week), who acted as a control group, Yale University researchers found that female cyclists, like men, suffered from diminished genital sensation over time. "While seated on a bicycle, the external genital nerve and artery are directly compressed. It is possible that chronic compression of the female genital area may lead to compromised blood flow and nerve injury due to disruption of the blood-nerve barrier," explains Guess. Source: Yale University
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