Influence of bicycle seat pressure on compression of the perineum: A MRI analysis

Bicycle Saddle Pressure: Effects of Trunk Position and Saddle Design on Healthy Subjects

“…Among the studies reviewed, only one seems to take this point into consideration [12] . Evidence to support insufficient penile vascularity [18] and genital numbness in both women [19] and men [14] has been reported, but it is important to note that a positive correlation between seat interface pressure and pudendal blood flow has not been established, and that the direct etiology for seat injuries remains unknown.…”

“…The association between training characteristics and sexual dysfunctions suggests that the cyclist's body positioning may be a determinant factor mainly when the anatomic particularities of males and females are considered [12] . The purpose of this study was to test the effect of trunk position on saddle pressure in male and female subjects.…”

A field-based approach for examining bicycle seat design effects on seat pressure and perceived stability

“…Examining interface pressure was warranted since it is reported to cause significant compression to neurovascular structures within the perineum (Bressel et al, 2007) and seat stability may provide insight into practicality of the seat design. This current research study has made several original contributions to the literature using a unique field-based methodology.…”

Influence of Gender, Power, and Hand Position on Pelvic Motion during Seated Cycling

“…Furthermore, the large anterior tilt observed means that road cyclists are partially supported on the anterior pelvic structures. This puts increased emphasis on designing the saddle contour to support the ischiopubic rami while not excessively stressing tissue in the perineum and pubic arch, the loading of which has been linked to saddle pathologies such as a painful pubic area, chaffing, saddle sores, pudendal neuropathy, genital numbness, and erectile dysfunction (1,8,9,19).…”