Manly problems down there....

[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???

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

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

Our family doctor is a cyclist as well. His first advice would be- "Change your saddle."

[fidlfreek]

Once again, Mr. Silver you have very good information.

This is obviously not the easiest topic to talk about w/ my local cycling friends since they all know BF.... So its awesome to get good advice.

Interestingly, today rode on the rollers and told me he could actually feel a blood rush (like the beginning of an erection) the moment he came off the bike. *How you could not notice this phenomenon for months or years I don't know, but I digress* Anyways, goes a long way towards the saddle explanation....