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Topics: Sex and Relationships
Rhianna Benson
There are several places you can go for some much-needed self-satisfaction - some legal, some not.
Statistically, most climaxes occur within the boundaries of the bedroom, but according to recent sexual wellbeing studies, some people are experiencing a phenomenon known as a 'coregasm' in a very specific public place, much to the dismay of onlookers.
It's a term that describes the strange sensation of involuntarily orgasming while working out, especially when undertaking intense core-focused exercises, whether or not a person is feeling particularly aroused.
According to gym-goers who have experienced a 'coregasm', it's most likely to occur during lower abdominal work, pull-ups, yoga, or hang leg raises.
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It's not just an experience limited to 10 per cent of women; however, research suggests 8 per cent of men enjoy the same unexpected sensation.
According to SELF, one woman who experienced a 'coregasm' described 'exercise arousal' as feeling 'closest to her vaginal intercourse arousal, just less intense', adding that it felt 'more dull' than the latter.
"It's like the lead-up to an orgasm when you're having sex," she added.
The phenomenon likely results from heavy engagement and fatigue of the abdominal and pelvic floor muscles, combined with repeated contractions, heightened nerve sensitivity, and the awakening of the pudendal nerve.
Apparently, women interested in experiencing a 'coregasm' might want to give the following exercises a try:
Men hoping to achieve the same sensation might try implementing these exercises into their workouts:
Despite these theories, 'coregasms' remain a largely under-researched area of physiology and sexual wellbeing.
If the idea of accidentally climaxing in the gym sounds like your worst nightmare, you should avoid exercises that might make it more likely, including those mentioned above.
If you feel one coming on within a public arena, Healthline experts advise gently bringing the exercise to a halt before moving on to a different movement, which should stop the orgasm from gaining intensity.
It might also help to focus on certain parts of the body when doing exercises known to cause orgasms, to stop your mind from overthinking the movement.