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The Surprising Link Between Core Exercises and Orgasms

What’s the Deal with Coregasms?

You might not associate core exercises with orgasms, but believe it or not, they’re connected. When you work your core muscles, you may also contract the pelvic floor muscles that trigger orgasms. This phenomenon, known as exercise-induced orgasm (EIO) or exercise-induced sexual pleasure (EISP), has been observed by scientists since the 1950s.

What Does a Coregasm Feel Like?

In women, a coregasm reportedly feels similar to a deep vaginal orgasm, although it might be less intense. Some women describe it as a sensation in the lower abs, inner thighs, or pelvis, rather than a throbbing feeling in the clitoris. In men, a coregasm might feel like a prostate orgasm, lasting longer and feeling more intense, with a building sensation throughout the body.

Why Do Coregasms Happen?

Scientists are still unsure why coregasms occur, but they think it might have something to do with overworked pelvic floor muscles stimulating the sexual organs. It’s a medical mystery, and there’s no one-size-fits-all recipe to create them. Your anatomy, emotions, and muscle strength might all play a role.

Who Experiences Coregasms?

Anyone can experience a coregasm, but anecdotal evidence suggests they’re less common in men. Since most research focuses on women, we need more studies to understand how coregasms affect men.

How to Induce a Coregasm

A 2021 review found that people reported a range of exercises leading to their first EIO, from ab exercises to yoga and rope climbing. Focus your workout on your core, add some kegels, and promote blood circulation to the area. You can increase your chances of experiencing a coregasm by doing more reps at a lower intensity.

Coregasm Exercises for Women

Want to end your workout with a bang? Try these exercises that work best for women:

• Crunches or sit-ups
• Side crunches
• Planks and plank variations
• Hip thrusts
• Squats
• Leg lifts
• Pull-ups
• Chin-ups
• Hamstring curls
• Boat pose
• Eagle pose
• Bridge pose

Coregasm Exercises for Men

If you’re a man looking to experience a coregasm, try these exercises:

• Sit-ups or crunches
• Weightlifting
• Pull-ups
• Chin-ups
• Climbing exercises
• Biking
• Spin cycling
• Running

How to Avoid Coregasms

Not everyone wants to experience a coregasm during a workout. If you’re not comfortable with it, keep track of the exercises that triggered one in the past and swap them out with others that work similar muscles. You can also stop the exercise as soon as you feel the initial contractions coming on or take deep breaths and relax your body to prevent contractions.

The Bottom Line

Coregasms are a real phenomenon that can occur when you work your core muscles. By understanding what they are and how to induce or avoid them, you can take control of your workout and your body.