"In men, a sheath in the perineum, called Alcock's canal, contains an artery and a nerve that supply the penis with blood and sensation. The canal runs along the side of a bone, Dr. Goldstein said, and when a cyclist sits hard on a narrow saddle, the artery and the nerve are compressed."
In ashtanga yoga, holding in the perineum is one of the locks you're supposed to practice. It's a bit like kugel exercises. I wonder if that helps to reverse the problem.
My local bike shop had a hilarious poster for the noseless seats: Bill Clinton's head photoshopped on a track racer's body, giving a big thumbs-up. Tag line: finally, a seat that won't cause impotence.
My urologist thought this was hilarious, by the way.
"Clearly the spiritual high point of the meal is the offering of the kugel," Professor Nadler said. At that moment the rabbi has the power to bestow health and food, and even to help couples conceive.
I mocked, but now I abashedly realize BG spoke more truth than I knew.
Poor Cheryl Crow.
Posted by Joe Drymala | Link to this comment | 10- 5-05 9:44 AM
"In men, a sheath in the perineum, called Alcock's canal, contains an artery and a nerve that supply the penis with blood and sensation. The canal runs along the side of a bone, Dr. Goldstein said, and when a cyclist sits hard on a narrow saddle, the artery and the nerve are compressed."
Posted by apostropher | Link to this comment | 10- 5-05 9:44 AM
Wait, how does bicycle riding affect a woman's fertility or whatever? Why are women supposed to get a noseless seat?
Posted by bostoniangirl | Link to this comment | 10- 5-05 9:50 AM
It's in the article, bg.
Posted by ogged | Link to this comment | 10- 5-05 9:51 AM
Poor Cheryl Crow.
She was already behind the eight ball, IYKWIM.
Posted by apostropher | Link to this comment | 10- 5-05 9:53 AM
In ashtanga yoga, holding in the perineum is one of the locks you're supposed to practice. It's a bit like kugel exercises. I wonder if that helps to reverse the problem.
Posted by bostoniangirl | Link to this comment | 10- 5-05 9:58 AM
That would be really funny if Lance painted his last ball like an 8-ball.
Posted by tweedledopey | Link to this comment | 10- 5-05 10:03 AM
Is all Dutch people impotent, then?
Posted by David Weman | Link to this comment | 10- 5-05 10:10 AM
It's a bit like kugel exercises
voice from the television: "Lift the noodle package. And lift! And lift! And lift! Now beat those eggs! And whisk! And whisk! And whisk!
..."
[one hour later]
byciclist: Come to me, my darling. My kugel is the only thing that's soft around here.
Posted by Tia | Link to this comment | 10- 5-05 10:11 AM
ok, kegel already.
But combining exercise with a fruit dessert is always good!
Posted by bostoniangirl | Link to this comment | 10- 5-05 10:13 AM
My local bike shop had a hilarious poster for the noseless seats: Bill Clinton's head photoshopped on a track racer's body, giving a big thumbs-up. Tag line: finally, a seat that won't cause impotence.
My urologist thought this was hilarious, by the way.
Posted by FL | Link to this comment | 10- 5-05 10:17 AM
Is 8 supposed to sound like a note perfect Ali G impression, or is it serendipity?
Posted by washerdreyer | Link to this comment | 10- 5-05 10:22 AM
Speaking of noodles and potatoes, did anyone see this article on kugel tastes in Brooklyn (I almost wrote Brookline)?
Posted by bostoniangirl | Link to this comment | 10- 5-05 10:30 AM
"Clearly the spiritual high point of the meal is the offering of the kugel," Professor Nadler said. At that moment the rabbi has the power to bestow health and food, and even to help couples conceive.
I mocked, but now I abashedly realize BG spoke more truth than I knew.
Posted by Tia | Link to this comment | 10- 5-05 10:36 AM
I'm just wondering what are "rough cycling sports". Given the plural, we're not just talking about mountain biking. So what? Jousting? Bicycle rugby?
Posted by ptm | Link to this comment | 10- 5-05 11:51 AM
Probably something like this.
Posted by ogged | Link to this comment | 10- 5-05 11:55 AM
Cyclo-cross. It's the bastard child of cycling and mud wrestling.
Posted by ogmb | Link to this comment | 10- 5-05 2:02 PM
How about horseback riding?
Posted by ogmb | Link to this comment | 10- 5-05 2:03 PM