The Schwinn, the Schwanz, and a Schwing

In My Humble Opinion
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Male bike-riding dopers: Has this happened to you?

Possibly TMI: Bike-Related

Okay there really isn’t a Schwinn in this. It’s a KHS bike, but that didn’t alliterate with the other words.

I’m riding along on my bike. Bike has a “junk-saver” saddle: cut-out in the center with soft foam. I’ve been riding for about half an hour and I have no penile sensation except numbness. I stop for a moment and get off the bike. When I get back on, I notice that I’m half erect. Is this a common thing? I have never noted this before and I’ve been riding for some time now.

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I’m utterly unqualified to answer, but great thread title! :smiley:

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I’ve never had the numbness. I would suggest a different saddle. Yeah I did read the OP, but if you are getting numb (not a good thing) you have a problem. Not all saddles are created equal so try a different brand.
If you tell us which kind of KHS bike and what saddle, we might be able to make some suggestions.

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Well, I’ve noted the numbness before and it’s tolerable. I hadn’t noted the rebound erection before.

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I used to get numb. I bought a Body Geometry saddle. The trick however is to tilt it forward. Nose down I guess. The idea is to put more weight on the buttocks and less on the middle. I have not experieced numbness in the years since. And I ride for hours on end. Oh and I have not had problems with the Schwing.

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Your wing-wang twanged?

Tipping the front of the saddle down a tiny bit might help. If that doesn’t do the trick, then raising the handle bars an inch or so might help.