What is the Perineum?
The perineum is a small area of the body on both males and females. It is located between the anus, or bowel movement opening and the overt genitals. In men, the perineum extends from anus to right below the testicles, and in women it extends from the anus to the vaginal opening. This area is highly sensitive and contains numerous nerve endings, which makes many consider it an erogenous zone. Massage may have absolutely nothing to do with sexual interest, however. When women have children this area can stretch or “tear,” which can cause scarring and discomfort. During a vaginal birth, many doctors opt to perform a small cut at the perineum on the vaginal opening end, called an episiotomy. This is then stitched after the baby is born. It is widely believed that episiotomies may shorten birthing times. By opening the perineum, the baby has more room to exit the vagina. In the absence of these, slight tearing of the perineum can occur, and most doctors feel it’s better to produce a clean
The perineum (detailed pop-up) is the bottom part of the pelvis from the anus forward. It is made of “soft tissues” such as blood vessels, nerves, fat, and muscles and is not well-suited to weight-bearing. What kind of injuries can the saddle cause to the perineum? Bicycle riding on a typical saddle causes erectile dysfunction most likely by damaging the arteries and nerves that run through the perineum. Researchers in Italy and Boston found that the more a person rides, the greater the risk of impotence and loss of libido. Oxygen levels in the genitals of men have been shown to fall 70% to 80% after only 3 minutes on a standard saddle. The risk of cycling-induced ED is higher for heavier men because they exert more compressive force on the vessels. Researchers have reported patients who developed ED after only one long bike ride. A study of bicycling patroll police officers found significantly decreased penile tumescence and rigidity at nocturnal testing when compared to non-cycling m
