Is Cycling Bad For Men's Sexual Health? GCN Talks Bo***cks
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- Опубликовано: 7 июн 2024
- Does cycling cause erectile dysfunction, penile numbness and prostate cancer in males?
Si recently met up with expert urologist Anthony Koupparis to discuss the impact of cycling on men's sexual health.
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Does cycling cause erectile dysfunction in males? Is getting a numb penis while cycling a bad thing? And, can cycling lead to an increased risk of getting prostate cancer? In this video, Si put these questions to leading urologist Anthony Koupparis, who gave some very interesting answers around the subject. The video gives mostly good news (we can all let out a sigh of relief) but also highlights some instances where further medical attention would definitely be advised. We hope you can all learn a lot from this video and continue to enjoy riding your bikes.
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Hats off to the GCN crew for discussing such a serious topic.Bravo!
Thanks Aaron, glad you found it useful
@@gcn maybe another question you didnt touch on: ive heard that a mans potency is negatively affected by cycling due to the legs being close together and tight pants with cushions leading to overheating.
Is there anything to it?
@@gcn what if he's being sarcastic there (^^)
@@simon1234567ful non issue ... more worrisome working with a high end laptop over time on your lap as it overheats.
Agreed, serious cause it involves ED. 🤣 glad I dont have to worry about that anymore.
Just spray a little WD-40 should fix it
Hahaha....to remove thr rust
and some duct tape for padding!
😂😂😂
😁😁😁😂
I bet you tried it.
You guys are amazing. Been following the channel for years and now that I’m back to actively cycling again, I can’t thank you enough for all the great content you put out.
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Me too keep watching my riding
How can anyone 'dislike' this video? GCN trying to educate and help people, much appreciated. 🤙
No dislikes yet.
What is the point of your comment
@@shafip you realise RUclips has removed the dislike numbers since my comment a year ago right?
@@morganrowe 😅 ok
This aged well
A bit baised
Who cares, I don't have a girl to ride so I ride my bike.
Alex R LOL
@@murphymc304 Yeah but when you find one you sure are going to ride her hard! LOL! Keep riding!
A very wild ride with that sexy oiled up bike
The girl is supposed to ride YOU. It's OK tho, one day you will lose your virginity
F
I have a great solution for numbness while riding.
Just stand up on your pedals every once in a while to let blood flow through. That’s what I do and I don’t suffer any numbness.
Same here I'm a former US MARINE all I do is travel mostly on my bike I agree 💯
@@brannonmccoy742 do you start every sentence like that?
Miabalzitch lmao
I do that to because it makes me higer up in the air and I feel free like the wind blowing in my hair. Hahaha I'm a girl mate.
lol my strat is to sit on my thigh on the top tube
I've been riding all my life and I'm 64 and very healthy thank God no problem!!!!!
when I started cycling I had a traditional road cycling saddle - Selle San Remo and I would certainly have numbness and pain after longer rides of 1h - it certainly stopped me from longer rides - I purchased a Selle San Marco Max Flite with center cut-out an have NEVER looked back - numbness was GONE - rides of 3-4 hours followed - I HIGHLY RECOMMEND the central cut-out for everyone experiencing these problems - it was a world of difference
Props to Si for being so open!
All you MAMILS out there please listen to the advice in this great video and understand that heart disease can show itself in many many ways. It sneaks up on you and leaves its calling card when you get that gripping pain in your chest. Good job GCN
A flat, firm saddle like a Selle Royal Seta (not expensive) or equivalent, that is appropriately sized to provide correct support to your particular sit-bones. This effectively elevates the perineum out of the fray. Also, a 3-ish degrees nose-down attitude of the saddle keeps the saddle nose a little bit lower and again, out of the equation. Once I discovered this not so obvious solution, all discomfort became a thing of the past. Beyond this, correct crank length is another significant aspect of this situation. A crank that is too long causes over extension of the knee and consequently, exaggerated movement of the hips. I'm 5'10" (178cm) and 170mm cranks are vastly more comfortable for me than the typical 172.5 or 175 that come as standard fitment on frames recommended for my stature.
@@Sufmister Aqaa1
mAh PeNis
... about his small penis size
Testicles always at max PSI when riding next to cars.
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Well said mate
Lol
This actually helped me clear my doubts.
I love feeling like I’m in the studio with you guys. Good for your physical health. Amazing for mental health.
GCN isn’t dicking about with this subject.
In all seriousness, thank you for making a video about this serious health subject. Personally have only had minor issues(slight numbness especially during cold rides), which were easily solved by a different saddle and a bike fit.
Cheers Niels!
Just curious - what do you mean by a bike fit? Did you take it to your LBS or something? Cheers
Rich Court I went to my LBS and had a so called retül(name of the brand that provides the system) bike fit. Not every LBS has a proper bike fitting system and or someone that is trained in using a bike fitting system though.
Hope this was helpful - cheers!
Dudes need to get serious and get over any hangups about 'checking down there'. I lost a cousin just over a year ago, at 53 to IHD, a condition that killed his father at 47..and our fathers are twins, I just turned 51. Hello..there's my wakeup call. Whilst I was getting a heart check, the doc says I best get 'the other check'. So that took care of a dilemma (in my own mind) of a digit in the widget, or do I just wing it and hope for the best. Knowing is better than wondering. Let's stop dying for a sake of a little bit of self imposed pride.
Bad for these Nuts 00 I love to ride my bike fast. . And I only ride 20 mins a few days out of the wk. So my nuts R goodd :) - All jokes aside I enjoyed this Informative Video Thanks for Research GCN keep the good work. 'Cycling is Life' -Tour De France ** 2020 #
This could become the GCN's most viewed video.
John Doe In keeping with the spirit of double entendres of this video, nicely done ;-)
and you may get the most thumbs up.
@@picklerick3525 Vegan shits pass very quickly as opposed to meat shits.
I'm 27, entered into a cyclist world. Learning one by one from your channel. And I appreciate you guys for teaching the odds and benefits in the cycling.
I need to learn a lot 😎.
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Thank you SO MUCH for this frank discussion! This is a topic i was completely unable to broach with the salesperson at the bike shop.
I've just entered the world of cyclists in my 27s. I'm learning A LOT from your channel in every aspect.
Great job, GCN.
There are just so many things you can learn about in cycling for sure.
Your 27’s lol I didn’t know you had more then one of those 😅😂
My grandfather had cycle his all life and he was fit and fine ... And had 6 kids 🤣🤣
What only 6 kids my grandpa has 27 children..from different 4 women and he is 117 yrs old now ..he walks fine with no supportong stick but he has memory issues sometime he forget his children such the younger ones
@Gepochs They are living legends..
@Gepochs 😂😂👌👌
@Gepochs my grand father had 10 kids 1 wife
Woh Atlas tha bhai
REALLY REALLY good way to raise the prostate cancer awareness and also how important is a healthy life to prevent other diseases. Congratulations for the good job
Thanks Si for a great presentation on a subject that pretty much all men are or should be concerned about. As we get past that all encompassing 50 mark it's really vital to have a check up once every couple of years to every year as time marches on. Research and treatment for prostate cancer has improved by leaps and bounds in the last 30 years and although it led to our father's passing, it's good to know that his sons (i.e. my brothers and I) don't have to suffer the same fate. I've experienced the numbness in the 'undercarriage' while riding my bike on rollers and solved it with a few layers of chamois like soft cloth between me and the saddle. Well done with an important subject!
This is really high-value content. The subject matter is presented with humour but still the maturity that it deserves. Thanks guys!
Glad you enjoyed it Franz
Hmm ruclips.net/video/4jexlj90868/видео.html
Great to see GCN tackling Mens Health. More of the same please.
Thanks David, glad you enjoyed it
Agree totally!!!
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@@gcn1:37 😊😅i saw your pp💀 well endowed mate clap 👏
Lot of good information, thanks for making the video.
Excellent video on a difficult subject to discuss. Well done Simon for this, fantastic and infromative work. 👍🏻
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He is Linus in cyclist version
Big facts
He doesn't have a CPU to drop though
next video coming up '' water cooling and adding rgb to my cycle''
@@fasieh7331 He has tonnes of carbon fibre to break
Linus tech tips?
Great video, lads need to take an active roll in their own health. We loose too many Men to Prostate cancer every year and most of that comes from not taking action as soon as there's a problem.
Nice work Simon.
Thanks Bob, hopefully we can get more people talking
The disease is much more common in countries where meat and dairy products are dietary staples than in countries where the basic diet consists of rice, soybean products, and vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, cole slaw, or sauerkraut. The underlying factor linking diet and prostate cancer is probably hormonal.
Quit the meat dairy and eggs and you will cut your chances of getting prostate cancer short.
Respek
glad i’m not the only one who knows the wide ranging benefits of a plant based whole foods diet
Guys I travel 20km per day
help me out of it or control it
I just took up cycling couples weeks ago and was searching "benefits of cycling for men" and this video was the FIRST result.
No surprise the title was terrifying. But glad I clicked on it.
This is very well and truly educational. Good job lads
Great to see GCN promoting men's health! Well done on you all.
Thanks Alwin
@@gcnOh my god I thought you said it went up not numb and I immediately clicked off before coming back
Learned more today than all of high school health class.
@@bobmajew53 what job u take
I owned several Bike Shops. Saddles are not a big deal, its the adjustment 9 in 10 times. This is a real problem but it's not complicated.
@@arbyarby3259 Luckey you, most of us have to thru hell and high water just to get a chance at riding a girl.
@@arbyarby3259 Found the 12 year old.
Haa ruclips.net/video/4jexlj90868/видео.html
Really well done GCN, you should be proud of yourselves. Public Service Broadcasting on RUclips. Chapeau!
Thanks for uploading this magnificent piece of information.. It cleared most of my doubts
My too It cleared most of doubts
An important subject, very delicate-the most delicate subject and GCN did it with class. Thanks Simon & Anthony!
Cheers Scott
An impotent subject
Scott Fox )
I mean when I sit down my ass hurts sometimes
Iglus Mulmus lmao
Supreme Lobster that’s gay
Just a reminder to remove butt plug before you sit down.
Subaru Yagami gay
That’s actually a 1 on the pain scail
I've noticed that this happens over long distances, long duration with a single posture. Easiest way out, tilt the seat downwards in front by a bit and it should ease the pressure down there. For MTBs and hybrid cycles it shouldn't be a problem based on their cushioning and shock absorbers.
Very important video, thanks a lot GCN
This is intelligent, well presented and useful content about a very important topic. Personally, I know 4 men who have lived with prostate cancer...one of them succumbed to it...none of them cyclists. A commendable video.
That's too much, was there any pattern to their lifestyle?
No pattern. One of them was my father, but we lost him to stroke in January this year, aged 75.
@@Hunter_Bidens_Crackpipe_
The pattern is well known from regional studies: the western high fat diet. Prostate cancer is a rare disease in countries with better diets.
Big thanks to GCN and especially Simon for addressing this issue so openly and honestly. As someone who works for a cancer charity, these issues, especially among men, are still not talked about enough. Keep up the good work!
Thanks Mike, glad you enjoyed this one
AWESOME CONTENT BROTHER. KEEP IT UP
Great video very educational! Thanks!
This is what i have been waiting for years! These simple but practical videos and exciting content help to bring GCN to a new level. Love you guys
I used to get numbness on every ride and was worrying about the long term effects.
Thank you GCN for shedding some light into this matter.
Since my dad died of prostate cancer earlier this year I hope you all stay healthy and have many miles on the saddle still to come.
Jay Lumbago did u ever fix the numbness problem?
Yes. I went from a Fizik Antares which came with my new bike to a Specialized Power which has a big cut out. That solved the problem.
But I used to have pressure and a little numbness before on all of my bikes. What was helping there was a small adjustment in the saddle position, maybe lower the saddle a bit or tilt down the nose slightly and of course use every possibility to pedal out of the saddle, for example accelerating after a narrow corner or passing over bridge.
Sorry for your loss. Adjusting your saddle would be the best solution
After 12 months cycling I can say in my experience its the opposite.
More leg power and massive stamina. 🙃🙃😉😆
Hell yeah
Stamina for me. Serious stamina
Another good video with helpful info.
Excellent job !!!! I’m a doctor in Mexico, and I don’t think that you’re aware of the potential reach of this video, this could actually save life’s
Congratulations!!! More videos like this
Thanks Hector! We'll see what we can do with a Spanish translation soon.
Does cycling affect our sexual health ?
Thank you GCN for making this video. I’ve been concerned about this for a while. Mad respect to Si for being so open
Great Video, this is a subject that should be talked about more. Our family, friends and health are all that we have.
I'm a professional cyclist I have a daughter and I am very strong
i have 11 sons and 7 daughters
i want t build lower abs by cycling is it possible ?
@@scienstistfuture9361 it’s not possible
@@bourbon369 hahahaaa keep smashing that canal
@@harrymakongwa1147 ahahahahahahahahha all of the kids are from canal
Haven’t even reached 1 minute in and I already like this fella
GCN, this is an EXCELLENT video, giving the facts, dispelling the myths and spreading health awareness. GREAT JOB, THANK YOU!
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That's amazing news, thank you i though my cycling career was over because of my prostate problems. I love GCN from Canada 🇨🇦
Very new to regular cycling this channel has been fantastic for any questions that I had very appreciated
On longer rides, I get out of the saddle every five miles and ride for half a mile while standing. This lets the blood flow back to where it needs to be.
Oooor you just buy a propper saddle
@ Agreed, nobody has been able to come up with a normal saddle yet, even recumbents won't get you far due to improved venous circulation in legs.
I will say post height playa big game and saddle better have a open channel for sure plus that saddle nose tilt can't be forgotten !!
What's a proper saddle? Should I use a saddle with no nose? Like the Schwinn one?
@@giggityeffyou a hole in saddle
As a prostate cancer survivor and cyclist, my experience was that my PSA was elevated if I was tested soon after hard riding. It was lower if I was tested after not riding for a couple days. This is a great video, and a topic that men need to take seriously. The more you know, the better prepared you will be to deal with problems if and when they arise.
Very informative..clear answer to all questions
Lovely Video
Thank You so much, I used to worry about these topics and I am so happy to hear of this..
sensible, adult, matter of fact discussion about everyday male cycling issues. Well done and thank you
Finally someone decided to discuss some of the most concerning health issues, Well Done GCN
This is great content and important to talk about.
Great down-to-earth video; very much appreciate.
This is a very helpful and informative upload. I'm 65 and 3 years ago diagnosed with a trace of what appears to be a benign prostate cancer, it hasn't advanced and my PSA levels are fine. Up until 10 years ago I cycled quite a lot. Now I've just ordered a new bike as I miss cycling and want to get fit again, so the reassurances given in the video are great news. I think I will however invest in a Brooks saddle, which should afford greater comfort and minimise any potential irritation.
Damn, great infographics ! The content of this channel is still surprising me after two years of subscribing.
Thanks! Great work by all the team on this one.
Subscribed! You guys have such excellent content!
Excellent video. Great Anthony!
a big thanks to GCN for addressing an important topic that is rarely discussed. This vid has excellent information. and special thanks to Si for stepping up with that great interview, giving us the real facts on this topic.
Thanks Ted, glad you enjoyed it
Why in the world would anyone give this a thumbs down. People crazy This is very informative and a well done video thank you for this.
Thanks for the support B M
35 people forcibly turned gay by looking at a computerised penis and testicles
@@Maelstril LOL
@@Maelstril Nah...you are talking nonsense...gay people ride bicycle without saddle over lubed rubber tube...LOL.
Feminists give it a thumbs down because it isn't about a woman's issue.
Thanks for discussing this topic. Cheers.
Very very professional perfectly explained 😌👏👏👌
Excellent video. When I first started riding I also had a numbness issue that lasted just over a month. Needless to say it was rather disconcerting. The problem was not the bicycle but rather my tendency to slide forward on the saddle. I've since been much more conscious of maintaining a proper seating position.
Helpful and informative and of course reassuring. Thanks Si and also Thanks Anthony Koupparis for the great wisdom.
Very informative,thank you!
Men shouldn't be ashamed of discussing their health issues. Thanks for shining some light on this important topic!
Top video and information GCN. So many men out there don't get checked. This type of detail might have just triggered someone to get checked, maybe saving a life or two.
Thanks Cam, hopefully that's the case
I haven't ridden a bike for years, but this showed up in my recommendations. Got to commend anyone who is proactive about men's health, very well presented information.
Thank you GCN! I was worried cause I use vintage bike to commute to work. But now I worry no more. Love from Nigeria
yes
awesome topic, very informative and scientific, thank you
Thank you for this video. It covers the most talked about topics on cycling and clears the wrong perceptions.
What the heck. Man I just bought my bike now you show me this
HAHA EXACTLY
Same here
Don't cycle too much.
Don't sit when u cycle and you should be fine 😂
What about seats with no nose?
Great great video. Thx a lot for touching this subject.
This is a must info for every cyclist! Thank you GCN. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
It`s for certain. Time has passed before things work out. At 3pm, I began applying this erectile dysfunction treatment referred to as *4NaturalEdCure. Com* Wife return home around 9pm from a school function exactly where she been working. Well, that was effective. It has been since years since I attai.ned this strong penile erection. I do believe this is not by chance...
GCN is really changing gear lately, great job guys!
7:00 your welcome
Shut up
Thank you
TheElite Taylor thank you for your service
This whole vid could've been reduced to 1 min. Thanks
I wish i saw this comment 7 min ago
Honestly... I clicked the video for information and RUclips knew that I am a beginner in cycling so it recommended it.
However their accents took over the information....😁
Nice work by the way.
helps my depression and insomnia.
Out of all the GCN videos I have watched this is one of the most informative and well presented I have watched....well done Simon
Thanks Simon!
Finally! I have been waiting for this video so long! Thank you for your clarification(Dr. Anthony and GCN)! :)
Glad you've found it useful
Thanks guys great vid.
Thank you! I will share this with my male clients. Please also do a women's version of this video!
The shape of the saddle is also important! Try different ones & find the most comfortable TO YOU
Cycling actually IMPROVES my sex life.
It gives me a good excuse for being out of the house for a few hours !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So true
This did make me laugh
You could always just get a job!
That seat working for you i see lolz
So you like it done outdoor, don't cha..?😏😏
Excellent video, well done!
I do cycling challenges, so this was good intel to dispel some of my insecurities with regards to cycling health 👍🏼 thanks
Great video GCN more like this with relation to injury prevention and health benefits. Well done for blowing a few myths away.
Hey, thanks for doing this segment and for talking frankly about the relative body parts, issues, and risks. Great information, good to know, and presented as though you have an interested adult audience and don't need to talk in carefully-couched terms! Kudos!
Very helpful and reassuring good video thanks 🙏
Very helpful information.. thanks 🙏
Been cycling long distance for 45yrs. Don’t own a car.
Cycled across India USA China Aussie and Europe.
Never had a problem. I just use Unicanitor seat.
To Him Bike : South America and Africa next? :-D
@@ObsidianRadio or black hole
@@xboxswitch9457 lmao
@ him bike : great 😲💯
Wow
Great video! Thank you so much for making this. Very informative.
Thanks for the video. Very clarifying.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you, that’s a great informative video. Well done
Thanks Marco !