Exercise reduces the risk of BPH and a host of other diseases, but (perhaps mistakenly), bicycling has been suggested to aggravate or even cause prostate conditions — including BPH. While men with BPH may experience mild discomfort when spending too much time in the saddle, there is no evidence to suggest that riding a bike poses any risk for developing or worsening BPH. Riding with proper form and using the right gear when riding may help alleviate BPH symptoms, but again, there aren’t any studies that have investigated this topic.
Does bicycling increase the risk of BPH?
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•Last Updated: May 16, 2025
Exercise generally reduces the risk of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and although bicycling has been suggested to potentially aggravate prostate conditions, there is no evidence that it increases the risk of developing or worsening BPH. Proper riding techniques and gear may help alleviate symptoms for people with BPH, but further studies on this topic are lacking.