While gyms were closed due to the COVID-19 outbreak, workout enthusiasts hopped on stationary cycles at home.
As the popularity of virtual bike exercises grew, a recent media article suggested that female spin class participants were having urine incontinence, which was likely linked to their riding regimen. Pressure from the bicycle seat on the perineum (genital area) may contribute to urinary incontinence, sexual excitation, and genital pain and numbness in some female and male bikers, according to health experts.
“Incontinence and pelvic pain were observed in one-third of female triathletes who ride a lot as part of their sport, according to a research of more than 300 female triathletes who pedal a lot as part of their sport. Female bikers have been reported to have lower vaginal and labial sensitivity, as well as a higher prevalence of urinary tract infections, according to experts.” According to Kaye, who was quoted in the piece.
Pelvic pain is frequent among cyclists, according to physical therapists who treat pelvic floor disorders because the sport puts pressure on the pelvic floor area. According to Fox News, some riders may experience pain, tingling, numbness, or urine incontinence. These symptoms are more frequent in women, but they can also affect men, according to health professionals.
According to one study, over 54 percent of female bikers suffer from female sexual dysfunction (FSD), 58 percent experience genital numbness, and 69 percent experience pain in their genital region. Cycling frequency and duration were shown to be unrelated to FSD in the study. However, numbness was linked to lower levels of arousal, orgasm, and satisfaction during intercourse, whereas pain was linked to lower levels of arousal, orgasm, and vaginal lubrication.
Sources: FoxNews