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Men who ride motorcycles more prone to ED

(The Age) UPDATED 2008-11-25

The vibrations caused by a motorcycle's engine can increase a man's risk of erectile dysfunction, a new study has found. A survey of 230 men who rode a motorcycle for approximately three hours per week found that 70 percent of them had trouble getting an erection. Researchers also found that the vibrations decreased the growth hormones that help the bladder relax, which could lead to urination problems as well. Experts say this study is particularly timely since high gas prices have spurred many men to turn to motorcycles or scooters as a primary mode of transportation. Read full story >

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