I have just recently begun cycling again after surgery for prostate cancer in October. I am up to 6 miles at a time and feel no discomfort in the perineal region. I use a Brooks Conquest and Team Pro but saddle fit and comfort is very subjective. It has been a slow recovery process for me. The type of surgery I had was done via 7 very small but deep incisions and my abdominal muscles have healed slowly. It has been pain in these muscles that has kept me off the bike. I look forward to getting back to my 300 to 400 miles per month as the weather improves this spring.

I would add that, if you have pain in the area of your prostate, you should have it checked out right away. Prostate cancer is not something to be ignored.