According to Indian-origin researcher Vinod Nargund of St Bartholomew’s and Homerton Hospitals here, the problems to look out for include genital numbness, erection problems, skin irritations and soreness in the groin area. He has pointed out that more than 60% of male cyclists who have taken part in research studies have reported genital numbness. “Numbness is common because the pressure of the saddle can impair the blood supply to this area and put pressure on the nerves in the penis. This can also affect a man’s ability to get an erection. “There is a greater incidence of numbness and erectile problems in men who cycle regularly and over longer training distances. That is why it is important to rest intermittently during prolonged and vigorous cycling,” Nargund said. Men who cycle a lot can also experience changes to their sperm function, because of the excessive heat generated in the pelvic area. Regular cyclists run a higher risk of testicular damage and impaired testicular function also. Mountain bikers run a particular risk as studies have shown that they exhibit higher levels of scrotal abnormalities than on-road cyclists.
Watermelon Yields Viagra like effects
Slice of Watermelon is must needed in Valentine's Day, But dont expect much from it
That's because scientists say watermelon has ingredients that deliver Viagra-like effects to the body's blood vessels and may even increase libido.
The more we study watermelons, the more we realize just how amazing a fruit it is in providing natural enhancers to the human body,” said Dr. Bhimu Patil, director of Texas A&M’s Fruit and Vegetable Improvement Center in College Station.
Beneficial ingredients in watermelon and other fruits and vegetables are known as phyto-nutrients, naturally occurring compounds that are bioactive, or able to react with the human body to trigger healthy reactions, Patil said.
Sex Action Thrice a Week Halves ED risk in Men
Washington, (ANI): A new study has revealed that frequent intercourse can cut erectile dysfunction (ED) risk in men.
Researchers from Finland have revealed that men who had intercourse more often were less likely to develop ED.
Over the period of five years, the team studied 989 men between 55 to 75 years from Pirkanmaa, Finland.
They found that men who had intercourse less than once per week were twice as likely to suffer from erectile dysfunction.
Further, the risk of erectile dysfunction was inversely related to the frequency of intercourse.
Out of 1000 cases, 79 cases had men, who had sexual intercourse less than once per week, which dropped to 32 cases per 1000 in men having intercourse once per week
The number further dropped to 16 per 1000 in those reporting intercourse 3 or more times per week.
In addition, the frequency of morning erections predicted the development of complete erectile dysfunction, with an approximate 2.5-fold risk among those with less than 1 morning erection per week compared with 2 to 3 morning erections per week.
"Regular intercourse has an important role in preserving erectile function among elderly men, whereas morning erection does not exert a similar effect," said Dr Juha Koskimeki, PhD, Tampere University Hospital, Department of Urology, Tampere, Finland.
"Continued sexual activity decreases the incidence of erectile dysfunction in direct proportion to coital frequency," Koskimeki added.
The study indicates that regular intercourse protects men from the development of erectile dysfunction, which may, in turn, impact general health and quality of life.
The study is published in the July 2008 issue of The American Journal of Medicine. (ANI)
Researchers from Finland have revealed that men who had intercourse more often were less likely to develop ED.
Over the period of five years, the team studied 989 men between 55 to 75 years from Pirkanmaa, Finland.
They found that men who had intercourse less than once per week were twice as likely to suffer from erectile dysfunction.
Further, the risk of erectile dysfunction was inversely related to the frequency of intercourse.
Out of 1000 cases, 79 cases had men, who had sexual intercourse less than once per week, which dropped to 32 cases per 1000 in men having intercourse once per week
The number further dropped to 16 per 1000 in those reporting intercourse 3 or more times per week.
In addition, the frequency of morning erections predicted the development of complete erectile dysfunction, with an approximate 2.5-fold risk among those with less than 1 morning erection per week compared with 2 to 3 morning erections per week.
"Regular intercourse has an important role in preserving erectile function among elderly men, whereas morning erection does not exert a similar effect," said Dr Juha Koskimeki, PhD, Tampere University Hospital, Department of Urology, Tampere, Finland.
"Continued sexual activity decreases the incidence of erectile dysfunction in direct proportion to coital frequency," Koskimeki added.
The study indicates that regular intercourse protects men from the development of erectile dysfunction, which may, in turn, impact general health and quality of life.
The study is published in the July 2008 issue of The American Journal of Medicine. (ANI)
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