People in shock after learning what a ‘coregasm’ is as woman shares her unusual experience

'Coregasms' have been explained after one woman opened up about her intense experience at the gym.

When it comes to the world of dating and sexual activity, we seem to coin a brand new term every other week.

But it seems as though the 'coregasm' is not a new phenomenon and has been around for a lot longer than you might expect.

Scientists aren't exactly sure why they happen, but they assume that your ability to reach one may be determined by your anatomy, emotional state, and muscle strength.

What is a 'coregasm'?

A coregasm essentially happens during intense core workouts.

The theory is that shaky, fatigued abdominal and pelvic floor muscles produce some type of stimulation that causes something similar to an orgasm.

But the way in which you move your body during the exercise may be a factor in achieving the coregasm.

Even more interesting is that they are completely asexual in nature - meaning that the person having a coregasm isn't having any sexual thoughts while it's occurring.

Both women and men can achieve it, but it's thought to be more common in women.

However, according to the research, ejaculation is possible - even if the penis isn’t erect.

Influencer Sophie Habboo opened up about her experience with a coregasm on a recent episode of her Wednesdays podcast.

Speaking with her co-host Melissa Tattam, she said: "I definitely remember like doing an ab workout in the gym in Newcastle and being like 'what the f**k just happened'."

"It's very common isn't it," she added, before asking the producer to 'Google it'.

After clarifying that it was in fact a 'coregasm', she explained in a bit more detail.

Sophie said: "It was like a different type of orgasm, but it was something going on.

"You've just got to go hard for the core exercises."

Encouraging her viewers to try it out, the podcaster joked: "Give it a go guys, let me know if it works out for you."

One unconvinced social media user responded: "Come on... this does not happen."

While another wrote: "Coregasms are the best, discovered them years ago, still going strong."

And someone else joked: "Well that's one way to get me to the gym..."

According to Healthline, some of the specific workouts women can do to try and achieve a coregasm include crunches, leg lifts, hip thrusts, squats, plank variations, hamstring curls, and more.

And if you're really looking to achieve it, if you can, incorporating kegel exercises into the routine could even do the trick.

This is as well as adding 20 to 30 minutes of cardio at the start of your workout, which research suggests increases your sexual arousal and desire.