your bike or your love life

[RedCanny]

Well, ladies, I think the more I cycle the more my libido kicks in, but maybe it's just a middle age thing that really has nothing to do with cycling. I know I'mway more intereseted than my hubby who sits at a desk all day.

Ditto. I got back into cycling this summer, and my libido seems to be all the better for it (also noticed by my S.O.). I think I'm just generally happier when I'm putting my "thunder thighs" to good use.

I mean, on the bike.

[roughingit]

Let's also add that cycling mags usually have tons of advertisement for sex-gizmos, "learn the ropes", "herbal" treatments to increase potency, etc.

Part of it is, yes, the targetting of men in general.

Another part of it, I think, has something to do with men active in cycling (and other sports actually) being quite interested and worried about performance in ALL areas of their lives...

I've been checking out runner's mag since I'm trying to cross-train, and they are just as prevelent there too. I've even seen a couple in Backpacking mag.

[lynnepin]

Does anyone have a problem getting 'turned on' after riding? I feel that I have little or no sensation...like riding has desensitized me. Problem is, my SO has the opposite problem!

[Kimmyt]

YES.

To put it in a way even my SO will understand, I tell him, "Listen, I just spent the last some odd hours with a large piece of plastic shoved up my crotch and now the last thing I want is something else shoved up there."

It's not that my saddle hurts, it's just like what you said, I think at the point after a long ride I get a bit desensitized.

And also, that's not to say at all that my libido has dissipated in general. It just goes on vacation for the span of 1-2 hours after a long ride. Maybe though that is my body's way of trying to retain some energy... (After that though, we're good to go! )

[mimitabby]

Does anyone have a problem getting 'turned on' after riding? I feel that I have little or no sensation...like riding has desensitized me. Problem is, my SO has the opposite problem!

http://www.roadbikerider.com/bookstore.htm#eArticles_
if you have time (and the 4 bucks) to read this article, you will discover that your poorly designed saddle is compressing some pretty delicate nerves down there. Further, this damage can last longer than the couple hours you are describing. Just from reading on this forum, I am amazed at how many women
are having serious problems from sitting on bike saddles!

Your SO probably enjoys looking at all the spandex

[Grog]

I usually am high and smiling after a big bike ride, so being turned on is not a problem at all. I can (sometimes) be a little sensitive down there though so gentle touch would be the key.

I'd seriously consider trying other saddles. What seems "normal" for now may actually be dramatically improved with a different saddle.

[lynnepin]

http://www.roadbikerider.com/bookstore.htm#eArticles_
if you have time (and the 4 bucks) to read this article, you will discover that your poorly designed saddle is compressing some pretty delicate nerves down there. Further, this damage can last longer than the couple hours you are describing. Just from reading on this forum, I am amazed at how many women
are having serious problems from sitting on bike saddles!

Your SO probably enjoys looking at all the spandex

I got that article. Thanks so much for the link. I am trying out some new saddles to see if any of them makes a difference. I am currently trying out the Selle Italia Ldy without the cutout. I remember how much attention my SO paid to finding the perfect seat b/c he was having numbness problems...who knew I would have the same issues? Now it's my turn to find the perfect saddle!