Manly problems down there....

[alpinerabbit]

Selle SMP. Has the widest thinkable cutout.

I could not imagine anyone sitting comfortably on an Arione. But that's just me (even worse is the Aliante).

[Biciclista]

please get him fitted to a better saddle ASAP, once it's gone, it's gone!! (and he's SO young)

[fidlfreek]

TE ladies are awesome!

I will discuss saddle options. It does seem to be worse on days when he spends more than 3 hours on the bike...hrm...

Its also good to know that we aren't alone....

[Tri Girl]

I'll second what the other ladies said. My DH was having major numbness issues. He'd lose feeling completely and it would last a couple hours after. Changed his saddle and he's had no problems since (he's riding a Specialized Tri tip saddle now). I'm sorry he's going through this, but the sooner he finds a saddle that increases his blood flow, the better for him and the both of you together. Best of luck to you both!

[Mr. Bloom]

fidl, it's true that the saddle could contribute, but while he's young, this is not a totally unheard of byproduct of his (albeit young) age.

You might consider a physical that includes a test of his testosterone levels. In addition, there could be psychological stress factors as well.

Pursue the saddle issues, but don't assume that it's the only reason.

[fidlfreek]

Wow Mr. Silver. Much information.

Testosterone may be part of it. A few male relatives have had low testosterone issues before....This is going to be explored in a doctor's visit next week.

What do you mean by a product of his age? This is a new concept for me.

[Mr. Bloom]

What do you mean by a product of his age? This is a new concept for me.

Ahem...sensitive issue for guys to discuss... But here's what I've heard

Male sexual response peaks in the late teens and early 20's. Sometime around the 30's, a male's responsiveness can wane (like menopause, it comes at different times for different guys). This will manifest itself in the angle and duration of erection, loss of spontaneous erection, decreased ejaculate, etc.

However, psychological (stess) and physiological (hormone levels) factors can impact the time and extent of the changes. But, the seat is very likely a factor as well, but it's too easy a solution for a potentially complex set of circumstances where aging is often disregarded.

Dr. SR500, where are you???? Mr. SR500, would you go get your wife and get her to give the MD's perspective???

[ilima]

I could not imagine anyone sitting comfortably on an Arione.

It took me all of 3 minutes to determine the Arione was not for me. I'm baffled that some female pro triathletes use it.

[SheFly]

It took me all of 3 minutes to determine the Arione was not for me. I'm baffled that some female pro triathletes use it.

I use this saddle on my race and TT bike, and like it. DH uses it as well, and hasn't experienced any of the issues described here. My point is that what works for one won't work for another when it comes to saddles.

SheFly

[Andrea]

Selle SMP. Has the widest thinkable cutout.

I could not imagine anyone sitting comfortably on an Arione. But that's just me (even worse is the Aliante).

My SO started having numbness with the arione as well & switched to an SMP glider, and we're both very happy