Unlocking The Coregasm Mystery

A coregasm is an orgasm that results from strong core exercises. No, I'm not joking, they really do exist. Actually, coregasms are pretty common. And now, you're most likely wondering the whys and hows behind it all.

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First up, the 3 main components of an orgasm are:

1. Nerve stimulation. Women have 4 different nerve systems {pelvic, pudendal, hypogastric & vagus } that carry sensation to the brain from...down there.
2. Enough blood & oxygen to swell and fuel genital tissue.
3. Muscles that are able to contract.

Women who have experienced coregasms during intense core workouts {crunches, pilates, or yoga} have activated all three components during their workout that they would during sex.

1. They have heightened respiration, usually with sharp exhalations.
2. The four nerve systems are being stimulated by the core contractions.
3. They are rhythmically contracting the lower pelvic floor muscles.
4. There is more blood flowing and more oxygen in the blood.

The combination of these four will trigger a coregam. Mostly the regular contractions of the PC (pubococcygeus) muscle { and the better shape your PS muscle is in, the more orgasmic sensation you feel. ie get your Kegels on ;) }

If you're experiencing this little phenomenon of coregasms while doing many core reps, mystery solved. If you are not, coregasms are by no means an indicator of the strength and intensity of your workouts, so no pressure to perform; they are merely a little side benefit to working out that happens for some people ;)

Happy Weekend!