Muscle Growth & Endurance

What is a coregasm?

1 September 2023
Jacob Müller

What if.. You’re in the middle of your daily workout routine, and suddenly you experience an unexpected, but welcome feeling of pleasure and excitement. No, it’s not a joke. The phenomenon we’re talking about is called a coregasm – an orgasm during exercise.

Coregasms, a fascinating and sometimes hilarious phenomenon, have not only been a subject of curiosity among researchers but have also raised many eyebrows among those fortunate enough to experience this unexpected pleasure.

What is a coregasm?

A coregasm, as the name suggests, is experienced during exercises aimed at strengthening the abdominal muscles, or the "core" of the body. This can occur during sit-ups, crunches, or certain Yoga or Pilates poses. While the phenomenon is mostly observed in women, there have also been reports of men experiencing similar sensations during exercise.

The biological mechanism

Various studies have tried to explain the phenomenon of coregasms and have yielded some interesting findings. A study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine found that coregasms not only occur during exercise but also during other activities that cause tension in the abdominal muscles, such as weightlifting or even climbing a pole (no, not that kind of pole). This suggests that the activation of the abdominal muscles plays a crucial role in triggering this phenomenon.

Dr. Debby Herbenick, a sex researcher at Indiana University and author of the book "The Coregasm Workout," notes:

"Coregasms seem to be caused by the combination of physical exertion and the friction and pressure on the pelvic floor and surrounding muscles. This activity can lead to sexual arousal and eventually to an orgasm."

While the exact biological mechanism behind coregasms is not yet fully understood, some research suggests that the activation of the pelvic floor muscles during exercise can lead to sexual arousal and eventually to an orgasm. This phenomenon raises interesting questions about the complex relationship between physical exercise, sexuality, and the human body.

4 tips to induce a coregasm

While it can happen spontaneously, there are some strategies people can try to increase the likelihood of a coregasm.

1. Focus on the right exercises

Coregasms are often associated with exercises that engage the abdominal and pelvic floor muscles, such as sit-ups, crunches, planks, and certain Yoga or Pilates poses. Focusing on these specific movements can increase the chances of experiencing a coregasm.

2. Increase the intensity

Increasing the intensity of your workout can also help induce a coregasm. This can be achieved by adding weight to your exercises, extending the duration of your training sessions, or performing the exercises at a higher speed.

3. Avoid tension in other parts of the body

Relaxation in other parts of the body can help concentrate the tension on the abdominal and pelvic floor muscles, which can increase the likelihood of a coregasm. Try to focus on deep and relaxed breathing and avoid tensing muscles that are not directly involved in the exercise.

4. Experiment with different positions

It can help to experiment with different positions and movements to discover which ones are most effective for you in inducing a coregasm. Some people find that contracting the abdominal muscles in a certain pose or during a specific movement provides a greater chance of a coregasm.

Conclusion

Inducing a coregasm, a phenomenon where an orgasm is experienced during exercise or the contraction of the abdominal muscles, can become a surprising and pleasurable aspect of a workout for some people. Maybe even for you? I’d say: give it a try!