Originally Posted by Flip Flop Rider

you should learn to adjust your own saddle. It's not hard. Raise lower, tilt forward, backward, move forward on the rails or backward. Take your adjustment tool (usually an Allen wrench) with you and adjust a few times during the ride. And stand up often to keep your blood flowing.

Originally Posted by KraneXL

I don't think we can jump to conclusions and think the worst possible thing in a situation like this. For one thing seat discomfort is probably the most common complaint for any cyclist. It certainly deserves a bit more investigation first.

Second, we don't know a thing about the OP's medical history or physical condition. For all we know the cause could be something as minor as a seat misalignment.

Finally, there's nothing inherently wrong with seeking feedback or advice from others -- that's one of the principle reasons website such as this exist -- as long as the adult understands that the primary person that should decide about his well-being remains with his doctor and ultimately, himself.

On a personal note, getting input from others have helped me immensely by offering their experience and keeping me from being the victim of poor medical treatment, i.e., helping me ask the right questions about my treatment, and avoiding pill mill medical practitioners.

Originally Posted by Danhedonia

Important topics have dragged me out of years of lurking woodwork this week, so forgive the low post count.

There's nothing more alarming than seeing people seeking important advice from poor source. You do not seek medical advice from anonymous strangers on the internet. Many of my friends are doctors and nurses, and almost all of the complex cases they see were preventable at some point, had the patient sought good care and followed through on treatment.

One reason I really like this forum is that so many people already know this, and instead of playing a doctor on the web, tell people to see a doctor.

See a doctor.

Originally Posted by rgconner

We should probably not be telling a man how to handle his balls....

Originally Posted by Chef Joe

I hope this allowed if not I'll delete. Just picked up my Trek Fx S 6 and its the first bike I've been on in about 16 years. My first ride to work was on Friday 10.3 miles. I had zero issues on the ride other than realizing im out of shape. On the ride back I felt a sharp pain in my testicles while siting on the seat riding uphill. The pain went away immediately so I thought nothing of it. Today i got back on to do a few laps around my neighborhood and right when i got on my bike I felt a sharp pain on the right side of my testicle. It feels lile a pinch. I dont feel it any other time except when im on the seat. Its not a horrible pain but its not normal. Any ideas on what it might be?

Originally Posted by IvyGodivy

Have a doctor do the reach around and see what's up: no punt intended...okay the punt was intended.