TIP #6: BIKES AND BALLS DON'T MIX. You may have noticed that we've steered clear of bikes and spin classes. Sperm count! Sperm count! Cycling not only affects your sperm count, but can also contribute to impotence. Don't just take it from me: Dr. Stephen Dejter, Jr., a Washington, D.C, urologist, treats patients that complain of numbness in the genital area and "transient sexual dysfunction" ( the inability to achieve an erection) after long bike rides. This is mainly due to compression of "neurovascular bundles" (nerves) under the prostate that are deprived of oxygen and so temporarily impaired. Much as I love a good, um, ride, I love potent men more, so in the interest of preserving your swimmers, this is a bike-free workout zone. If you must pedal, invest in a special seat, such as the one invented by the well known ergonomic specialist Dr. Roger Minkow. They're the only designs clinically proven to alleviate cycling-induced numbness and sexual dysfunction: your boys will thank you for it.
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