Everything You Need to Know About Coregasms

Have you ever been in the middle of your workout and suddenly feel like you were having an orgasm in your stomach? Well, there’s actually a name for this phenomenon. Coregasm. And it is exactly what it sounds like, an orgasm in your core. In this article, we’ll unpack exactly what a coregasm is, what causes it, and how you can have (or avoid) one.

So, what exactly is a coregasm?

A coregasm is an orgasm achieved via exercise, namely core workouts. Unlike the orgasms you experience from sex, a coregasm is felt deep within the abdomen, pelvis, inner thighs, or buttocks. People usually experience them during a workout or just after they have finished.

And the science behind it?

In the science world, coregasms are referred to as an exercise-induced orgasm (EIO) or exercise-induced sexual pleasure (EISP). But, scientists aren’t entirely sure of the reason behind this phenomenon. However, they might be caused by the contraction and pressure of the core and pelvic floor muscles during certain exercises. In that sense, they are similar to an orgasm you’d experience from sexual activity. It is all to do with pressure and repetition. Unlike sexual orgasms though, coregasms are believed to be purely physiological. People who have experienced them do not recall thinking particularly sexual thoughts at the time.

What does a coregasm feel like?

In women, a coregasm feels like a deep vaginal orgasm. It is often felt deep within the stomach and feels like something is expanding outwards. Unlike a clitoral orgasm, a coregasm is not tingly and doesn’t build slowly but instead comes on spontaneously. Some women also claim their coregasms are more intense and last longer than an orgasm during sexual activity.

In men, a corgasm is said to feel more like a prostate orgasm, which lasts longer and is more intense than a penile orgasm. Some men have even reported ejaculating, even though they didn’t have an erection beforehand.

Who can have one?

Pretty much everyone can have a coregasm, but they are more common among women. There is little research into coregasms, however, they were first recorded back in the 1950s. This research shows that coregasms are actually much more common than you might think. However, like with regular orgasms, some people may find it easier to have them than others. For example, about 40% of women who have had a coregasm have done so on more than 10 occasions.

How to have a coregasm

Exercises that engage your abdominal muscles are more likely to help you have a coregasm. Doing short bursts of intense abdominal exercises for around 15 minutes is the key, but be careful not to injure yourself. To achieve a coregasm, try the following exercises:

• sit-ups and crunches,
• plank,
• seated Russian twists,
• bear crawls,
• bicycle crunches,
• hanging ab exercise,
• hip bridges.

Adding weights or a resistance band to some of these exercises could also boost your chances of having a coregasm. You could also incorporate Kegels in between reps to really get your core muscles working.

And how to avoid one…

This may sound crazy, after all, who doesn’t enjoy a good orgasm? But being in the middle of an exercise class isn’t exactly the most welcoming moment. If you experience coregasms often, and they are getting in the way of your workout, try the following:

• avoid doing exercises that you know can cause them;
• or, do fewer reps of an exercise that causes them;
• cut down time spent doing abdominal exercises;
• and do less intense exercises with fewer weights.

Luckily, unlike sexual orgasms, coregasms are actually much easier to control. If you feel one starting, stopping the exercise you’re doing will likely stop your coregasm from really intensifying.

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