"Coregasm: Why It Happens, How to Have One, and More"

What exactly is a ‘coregasm’? 

A coregasm is an orgasm that happens while you’re doing a core exercise or workout. When you engage your muscles to stabilize your core, you may also end up contracting the pelvic floor muscles that can be essential to achieving orgasm.

This may sound unusual, but scientists have recognized this occurrence since the 1950s. In medical literature, a “coregasm” is referred to as an exercise-induced orgasm (EIO) or exercise-induced sexual pleasure (EISP).

Keep reading to learn more about why coregasms happen and how to have one of your own. 

How does it happen? 

Scientists aren’t exactly sure why coregasms happen. The prevailing theory is that shaky, fatigued abdominal and pelvic floor muscles produce some type of inner stimulation that causes a coregasm. For men, this may be tied to prostate stimulation.

Given this, there probably isn’t a fixed pattern of muscle activation that can lead to coregasm. Your ability to coregasm may be determined by your anatomy, emotional state, and muscle strength at the time of your workout.

The exact way in which you move your body to perform each exercise may also affect your ability to coregasm.

There is one thing that scientists know for sure: Coregasms occur independently of sexual thoughts and fantasies. They’re considered asexual in nature. 

Can everyone have them? 

Both men and women can have coregasms, but they’re considered less common in men.

Much of the research surrounding coregasms has been focused on women. More research is needed to learn about how men experience them. 

What does it feel like? 

For women, a coregasm feels similar to a deep vaginal orgasm — though it may not be as intense. Some women say it’s not as tingly.

You’ll most likely feel the sensation in your lower abdominals, inner thighs, or pelvis instead of a throbbing or quivering feeling in your clitoris.

For men, a coregasm may feel similar to a prostate orgasm. Prostate orgasms are said to last longer and be more intense. That’s because they can produce a continuous sensation instead of a pulsating one. This sensation may also expand throughout your body.

Ejaculation is also possible — even if your penis isn’t erect. 

Exercises that are known to cause them 

There are certain exercises associated with coregasms. Most of the exercises involve working the core, especially the lower abdominals.

Generally speaking, exercise can increase blood flow to the genitals. This can have a positive effect on sexual function. 

For women

If you’re interested in having a coregasm, consider adding one or more of these moves to your routine:

crunches

side crunches

leg lifts

knee lifts

hip thrusts

squats

hanging straight leg raises

plank variations

rope or pole climbing

pullups

chinups

hamstring curls 

You could also add a couple of yoga poses to your routine. Boat Pose, Eagle Pose, and Bridge Pose all work your abdominals. 

For men

You may be more likely to experience a coregasm with:

situps

weight lifting

climbing

pullups

chinups

Coregasm has also been associated with biking, spinning, and running.

Source: Health Line