Biking "poses no danger" to sexual health in men

 A recent study found that cycling does not harm sexual health or urinary system in men.

The researchers compared cyclists, runners and swimmers and found that  sexual health and urinary system status were the same among the three  groups.

The results of this study contrast with previous research suggesting  that cycling may have a negative impact on sexual health, but the recent  study confirmed that the benefits of cycling "outweigh the damage."

There  were 2,774 cyclists in Britain, the United States, Canada, Australia  and New Zealand, as well as 539 swimmers and 789 runners. Participants were asked to answer questions in a questionnaire that measures sexual health and urinary system.

The state of sexual health and urinary system functions were largely  the same, according to researchers prepared for the study, although some  cyclists suffered from narrowing of the urethra or urethral artery.

The survey also revealed that there were significant differences  between those who cycled heavily, more than three days a week for 25  miles at a time, and cycling enthusiasts.
The benefits are enormous

The authors of the study, published in the Journal of Urology,  "Urology", said the results contradict previous studies suggested the  existence of negative effects on the erection.

The researchers said previous studies lacked group comparisons and fewer subjects.

"Bicycling has enormous benefits for the heart and arteries, while its  effect on the joints is less," said Benjamin Breyer of the University  of California's Urology Department in San Francisco.

"The health benefits of cyclists go beyond the damage."

According to the study, cyclists feel numb in the penis, but this  percentage may decrease if the person driving his bike in the situation  standing a passenger for a moment of time estimated at about 20 percent  of the ride time ..

The authors of the study said they will focus in the coming period on  the exploration of cases of male genitalia as a result of cycling to  determine whether this phenomenon is an indicator of greater problems in  sexual health.
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