I'm very disappointed in the NY Times, they're normally far more through in thier research and reporting. That article is something I'd expect in USA today.

Rates of impotence are HIGHER in non-cycling males, due to obesity, diabetes, etc. The story is entirely one sided. Not to mention that at higher speeds, the nose of the saddle is necessary to steer

Levi Leipheimer, Ivan Basso, and a bajillion other pros have kids, and they're on their bikes 40 or more hours a week. The only effect this article will have is to encourage people NOT to take up cycling.