Perineum-crushing bike seats give cycle cops "penile numbness" and erectile dysfunction...

A study by Dr. Steven Schrader of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health in Cincinnati and others concluded that the "nose" of a bicycle seat was implicated in "penile numbness" and erectile dysfunction in bicycle cops.

“For the first time, we have a prospective study of healthy policemen riding bikes on the job, using wider, no-nose bike saddles for 6 months. Not only did their sensation improve, their erectile function also improved. Changing saddles changed physiology. This is a landmark study for our field that that is important for future riders, and modification of lifestyle showing improvement without any active treatment.”

Via ScienceDaily.com

When I first started riding I used a 'standard' saddle, and let me tell you that the "perineal discomfort" of a bike seat was no fun at all, especially on rides over 50 miles. That is why I bought a 'love groove' saddle... Making things much better! I've seen some of those 'noseless saddles', but they all weigh over 2 lbs, and the last thing I need is more weight to drag uphill...