At the risk of an an almost comprehensible bad pun, one more reason to get 'bent.
--- Thomas Mohan <tturbo@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

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> Dear Clinician,
> Here is the information you requested (sourced from CDC).
> Study of Effects in Women Cyclists Reported
> Women who participated in prolonged, frequent bicycling had decreased genital sensation and
> were more likely to have a history of genital pain than women runners, a study by
> researchers from NIOSH, Yale University?s School of Medicine, and Albert Einstein College of
> Medicine found. The findings were published in the November 2006 issue of the Journal for
> Sexual Medicine. An abstract is available on line at this link. The study did not address
> the long-term effects of bicycling on genital sensation or women?s sexual health. It
> proceeded from earlier research among police bicycle patrol officers, which suggested that
> prolonged bicycle riding may have negative effects on nocturnal erectile function in men and
> indicate a need for innovative bicycle saddle designs. More information about NIOSH
> occupational health research on bicycle saddles and reproductive health is available at this
> link.
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> NIOSH Published Research on Reproductive Health Issues Related to Bicycle Saddle Pressure
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> Effects of Bicycle Saddle Designs on the Pressure to the Perineum of the Bicyclist
> A study conducted with cooperation from the International Police Mountain Bike Association,
> measured perineal pressure and found that riding a bicycle having a saddle without a
> protruding nose significantly reduced physical pressure to the groin that has been
> associated with a measure of erectile dysfunction.
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> Nocturnal Penile Tumescence and Rigidity Testing in Bicycling Patrol Officers
> A health assessment study was conducted in response to complaints of groin numbness in a
> bicycling police unit. The data suggest that prolonged bicycle riding may have negative
> effects on nocturnal erectile function and indicate a need for innovative bicycle saddle
> designs.
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> National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Home Page
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see ya,
Peter

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