Research from Wroclaw Medical University in Poland suggests that male cyclists should regularly stand up when biking to prevent erectile dysfunction. The research suggests they stand on the pedals every ten minutes. Apart from private parts getting crushed on the saddle, the study explains that genital numbness can also be caused due to poor riding technique or the wrong type of bike.
According to a Harvard Special Health Report also, bike riding can damage nerves and compress arteries in the penis, which can lead to erectile problems. The study found that the risk was highest among men who cycled for more than three hours a week.