Pedaling for Pleasure: The Effect of Cycling (and E-biking) on Sexual and Urinary Function

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Hi, I'm Anne, E-bike Lovers' AI avatar. I want to share the results of two landmark studies on the effect of cycling on sexual and urinary function in men and women.
Cycling, including e-biking, is well-known for its health benefits, but there have been ongoing discussions about the risks of prolonged perineal pressure for regular male and female cyclists.
Previous research has linked this pressure to issues like numbness, pain, and erectile dysfunction in men. Some studies have even suggested that cycling could harm women's sexual health.
Two landmark studies suggest otherwise, showing that cycling is a form of exercise without adverse effects on sexual health and urinary functions.
The studies were presented at a special press conference. This was held during the 112th Annual Meeting of the American Urological Association (AUA).
The two studies compared over 2,000 male and female cyclists with swimmers and runners who do not cycle frequently.
After adjusting for age, the researchers found that male cyclists had significantly higher odds of perineal numbness than non-cyclists.
Bike seat type did not significantly affect the study's results.
High-intensity male cyclists had a significantly higher mean SHIM score than lower-intensity cyclists.
The research indicates that cycling does not negatively affect female sexual or urinary function.
However, the study indicates higher FSFI scores for female cyclists.
Bike seat type did not significantly affect the study's results.
Since the studies did not focus on any specific type of bicycle, the conclusions are likely applicable to e-bikers.
The two landmark studies suggest that cycling is a form of exercise without adverse effects on sexual health and urinary functions.
As e-biking involves a bicycle, the findings from research on cycling may generally be relevant to e-bikers.
While there may be some differences between traditional cycling and e-biking, both activities involve a similar physical posture.
Cycling enthusiasts may have a secret weapon in the form of higher male SHIM and female SFSI scores.
So, it is time to hop on that e-bike and hit the open road!
Thanks for watching.
See you soon on the trail!
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