Introduction to Coregasms
A model was left red-faced after almost reaching her climax while working her core in her Pilates class. Fitness model Sarah Lloyd is no stranger to intense training, having competed in ultra-marathons and being an avid gym-goer. The 25-year-old, who goes to the gym every day, usually loves working out – but during a recent group session she "panicked" after a particular abdominal exercise caused her oxytocin levels to spike as she fought an orgasm.
The Experience
Lloyd was so “freaked out” by the experience that she is now too afraid to try the same exercise again. “I found out about my magical orgasm technique by accident,” said the influencer. "I work out every day. I usually just go to the gym, but occasionally I take a group class." During a group lesson, things went a little differently. "We were doing leg raises and after I did about 10 of them, I felt a tingling sensation in my body," she said. "I thought, ‘Isn’t this what it’s supposed to feel like?’ I was sweating and felt a similar feeling to what I normally feel in bed. When I felt the climax, I panicked and had to stop.
Coregasms Explained
Exercise-induced orgasms, also known as “cogasms,” are fairly rare—but certainly not unheard of. About 10% of people suffer from it. "They generally feel similar to orgasms from vaginal intercourse, but tend to be duller, less intense, and more tingly," "They seem to last about as long as orgasms during sex. They result from exercises that put a lot of strain on the core muscles of the abdomen." People typically don’t have one on their "third or fourth crunch," but rather when they fatigue their core muscles.
Common Exercises that Cause Coregasms
The most common exercises that cause them are crunches, leg raises, knee raises, hip thrusts, squats, and hanging straight leg raises. Sit-ups, weight lifting, rock climbing, pull-ups and pull-ups can also be suitable for men.
Avoiding Unwanted Coregasms
Lloyd, now has to avoid certain classes to ensure she doesn’t accidentally have a little too much fun while training. “The worst thing is when I’m in a Pilates class,” she said. "They’ll tell me to do leg raises, but I just have to refuse. I can’t do them or I’ll literally orgasm." Lloyd confided what had happened to a friend, who was “stunned” by the confession. “I’ve never seen her so shocked,” she said.
Structuring Workouts to Avoid Coregasms
As for her new challenge – avoiding orgasm – Lloyd can "laugh" at what happened in class, but now structures her training sessions carefully so as not to trigger a reaction. "I train in a very structured way now, so I know exactly what I’m doing every session. I stick to a routine that works for me and avoids uncomfortable situations," she said. "I always do cardio, followed by two leg days and one arm day. Plus, after years of intense training, I’m really in tune with my body. It’s just one of those weird things you discover about your body."
