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Modify Cycling if Concerned About Fertility or Symptoms
If concerned about sperm counts, keep cycling below about 5 hours per week; during rides, stand up in the saddle periodically to dissipate heat; get a saddle fit; and if cycling causes pain, numbness, or dysfunction, change saddles or riding style.
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“So there have been some studies that say maybe five hours a week would be, you know, that may be too much. So if you're above that level, the sperm counts are shown to be lower. If you're less than that, that may be okay.”
huberman · Improving Male Sexual Health, Function & Fertility | Dr. Michael Eisenberg · Nov 6, 2023 · 51:36 · open ↗
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