Cycling can cause testicular cancer, impotency and infertility. Yes! I am not kidding. If you don’t trust, then go ahead. Promise me, that you will share it with friends too and make them aware.
Research says – ‘Men who cycle more than nine hours a week are more likely to develop prostate cancer’. It also says, which is actually very scary – ‘Men who cycle frequently can also experience changes to their sperm function because of the excessive heat generated in the pelvic area. Male infertility is recognized as a possible side effect of cycling. Regular cyclists also run a higher risk of testicular damage and impaired testicular function’.
Cycling is a disaster!
There is some more information I could gather. The bicycle seat puts pressure on the nerves and blood vessels at the back of your scrotum. This can crash a man’s ability to get an erection!
The bicycle seat puts pressure on the nerves and blood vessels at the back of your scrotum. It causes numbness, soreness and other irritations too.
Mountain biking in particular can cause severe problems because of the rough terrain. According to a study, 96 percent of male mountain bikers had scrotal abnormalities like:
1. Calcium deposits
2. Spermatoceles (sperm-containing cysts)
3. Twisted veins
Another study by urology-radiology specialist at University Hospital in Innsbruck, Austria, found that the impact of cycling on the groin could lead to small scars within the scrotum and ultimately lower sperm production.
The other problem, aside from the contact with the bicycle seat itself, is the heat generated in the groin area. This can also impact sperm function.
Lance Armstrong
The seven time Tour De France Champion (Medals were stripped of in 2012) Lance Armstrong also suffered testicular cancer and the belief is that, the main reason of his cancer was professional Cycling.
It can also cause Prostate Cancer
“Men who cycle more than nine hours a week are six times more likely to develop prostate cancer “. Some Researchers found that cyclists who bike more may face a higher risk of prostate cancer, but not a greater chance of infertility or erectile dysfunction.
But, no need to panic – If cycling is your hobby and you ride it for entertainment, fitness or to commute, you are safe. Thank God! I am safe now and you too. The risk is for the professionals who ride more than nine hours a week.
Precautions
Take a chill pill. Just ride without tension, but often be sure to take periods of rest during longer rides and get a good bike seat, known as a saddle. Bike seats have been implicated in infertility and erectile problems caused by bike riding, and bike seat manufacturers have tried to design better seats.
Advantages of Riding Bicycles
Look, excess of anything is bad but half knowledge is also considered to be dangerous. That is why; it becomes imperative to know the advantages of riding a bicycle.
Cycling is mainly an aerobic activity, which means that your heart, blood vessels and lungs all get a work out. You will breathe deeper naturally, perspire and experience increased body temperature which will improve your overall fitness level.
It is also helpful in controlling weight loss and obesity. Cycling reduces the chance of bowel cancer and breast cancer, it’s a boon for diabetics, and it helps in controlling arthritis and also a great stress buster.
So what to do? Whether to ride it or not?
See, nobody is stopping you to go out there and wander around your city but do not over do it. Take care of them and they will take care of your life after marriage.
