Originally Posted by
fastbartender
Shoot, I don't want none of that erectile disfunction business either. Is that the reason people use compression shorts? I assumed it was for chafing, moisture wicking, aerodynamics and what have you. I guess I just thought that ED stuff was from cutting off blood flow to the prostate because of pressure on the taint....how do shorts help with this?
It's the
perineum pressure, or squeezing your goodies for too long, that causes issues with blood flow and numbness, shorts have little to do with that, it's the saddle and position that are critical. Compression is for muscle fatigue and it won't help you with those kinds of issues. Chaffing and moisture wicking are also important for comfort, but they don't help with this as well.
I commute 18 miles every day and then do long rides on weekends, and I have no problems with numbness and my functions seem normal for a guy my age.