Honey, if you ride a bicycle for a long time, your sexual function will weaken...adverse effects on urinary health
May 02, 2025
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However, according to the Ministry of Public Administration and Security's announcement '2023 Current Status of Bicycle Use', the number of perpetrators of bicycle accidents was 613 in May, the highest in the year.
It was followed by June (599 cases) and October (587 cases), followed by October (866 cases), May (845 cases) and September (802).
This suggests that the risk of accidents is also increasing as bicycle use increases rapidly.
In addition, the health problems related to bicycles are not limited to trauma accidents. In particular, it is worth noting that riding a bicycle for a long time can negatively affect men's urinary health.
In general, the bicycle saddle is hard and narrow and constantly presses the perineum between the scrotum and the anus when boarding. If you drive for a long time or drive on an irregular road, continuous stimulation can be applied to this area, causing microinflammation, nerve damage, and blood flow disorders in the perineum where major blood vessels and nerves are concentrated to the penis, urethra, and prostate, which can cause non-bacterial prostatitis.
The prostate is an organ that exists only in men, located under the bladder, surrounds the urethra, and plays a role in producing prostate fluid that constitutes semen. Prostate inflammation refers to a disease in which the prostate is inflamed, as its name suggests, but in addition to infectious (bacterial) causes, there are non-bacterial prostatitis that shows symptoms without inflammation due to various factors.
The main symptoms include stinging or dull unpleasant pain around the perineum, penis, and testicles, urination disorders such as fever during urination, frequent urination, residual urination, pain during ejaculation, and decreased libido, and pelvic pain may worsen when sitting for a long time.
Although the exact cause of nonbacterial prostatitis has not been identified, it is reported that a combination of factors such as perineal compression, neuromuscular system abnormalities, inflammatory stimulation, stress, and autonomic nervous system imbalance are involved.
It is diagnosed through urine test, prostate fluid test, urinary kinetics test, etc., and physical therapy, prostate massage, stress management, and diet and lifestyle improvements are combined along with drug therapy according to the cause. Treatment period typically takes 2 to 4 weeks, and some patients may require long-term care.
Seo Young-eun, head of the urology department at Daedong Hospital, emphasized, "Prostate inflammation is a relatively common male disease, but it is often misunderstood that it is difficult to treat due to the chronicity and recurrence of symptoms. Some patients rely on folk remedies or untested treatments, but rather, symptoms worsen or cause complications, so accurate diagnosis and treatment through a urologist are important."
If you ride a bicycle frequently, it is necessary to create an environment that can minimize the pressure of the perineum. Choose a saddle that fits your pelvic width and use a saddle with a ventilation hole in the center to reduce perineal pressure and increase ventilation. The use of auxiliary equipment such as pads and clothing with shock absorption function is also helpful.
Adjust the height and angle of the bicycle saddle to suit your body type, and when riding for a long time, take a break every 30 to 40 minutes to relieve the pressure on the perineum through stretching.
In order to prevent prostatitis, drink enough water, eat balanced meals, manage stress, and quit smoking, refrain from urinating, have a regular urination habit, and limit caffeine and alcohol intake.
In addition, long sitting life can cause prostate compression, so it is desirable to get up from your seat from time to time and move lightly or stretch.
Since early detection of urinary diseases, including prostatitis, is important, if you have pain or discomfort during urination, make sure to visit a medical institution for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
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This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
