title: Using an experimental bicycle seat to reduce perineal numbness.
abstract: Researchers evaluated the effectiveness of an experimental seat that was designed to prevent perineal numbness and possibly erectile dysfunction in male bicyclists. A trial of the device among 15 experienced cyclists measured perineal sensation after a 1-hour stationary cycling session on a standard seat followed several days later by the same exercise protocol on the experimental bike seat. Cyclists reported more numbness with the standard seat than with the experimental seat (79% vs 14%). Sensory testing found greater hypoesthesia with the standard seat. Innovations in bicycle seat design may decrease or eliminate perineal numbness.
authors.affiliation: Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, University of California, San Diego (UCSD), La Jolla, CA, 92037, USA. kstaylor@ucsd.edu.
authors.forename: Kenneth S
authors.initials: KS
authors.lastname: Taylor
authors.forename: Allen
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Richburg
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Wallis
authors.forename: Mark
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Bracker