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Yep, doing the occasional stand is to restore blood flow restricted by compressing the Perinial (Penile) Artery.....which supplies guess where? You can numb it out without butt pain, just from the reduced blood flow.
Another thought....is your saddle the correct width for your sit bones? If it's marginally too narrow, it can compress the perineum without causing pain, but will cause enough restriction to numb you. Have the Ischium (sit bones) measured with something like the Ass-O-Meter, from a Specialized Dealer and it will give you a good idea, actually a really good idea as to the width of saddle you need. I ride a fairly narrow saddle, for example at 135MM width.
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