Throughout its existence, sport has been characterized by inexplicable myths and strange phenomena for which logical explanations have rarely been found. Whether it's the mysterious dominance of Black African sprinters, the performance-enhancing effects of pre-competition sexual encounters, or the mysterious, emotionally charged screams in women's tennis – none of these phenomena have yet been definitively explained by sports science. However, at least the "women's tennis" case file seems destined to be reopened based on recent findings from scientists at Indiana University. Coregasm This phenomenon, which appears in the gym albeit inconspicuously, is called...
Orgasm vs. Coregasm
For a long time, an anecdote circulated among female fitness enthusiasts that it was possible to experience a kind of orgasm during abdominal muscle training. However, since this was far from true for all women, the coregasm was long considered nonexistent. A large-scale study conducted in 2012 by sports scientists at the Center for Sexual Health, Physical Education and Recreation at Indiana University proved the actual existence of the phenomenon, which is apparently not so mysterious after all. Unlike orgasm, which is triggered by clitoral stimulation during sexual activity, the coregasm occurs completely independently of this, which long posed an unsolvable puzzle for science. This very special orgasm received its name due to its frequent occurrence during strenuous abdominal training, which is primarily known as a "core workout" in the English-speaking world. Even though the trigger for the phenomenon could not be identified one hundred percent, it can be assumed that the abdominal and pelvic floor muscles exert pressure on the clitoris during training, and thus an orgasm can certainly be triggered during training.
Study reaches clear conclusion
A total of 370 women between the ages of 18 and 63 participated in the representative study in 2012, of whom 124 reported having experienced an orgasm during exercise. An additional 246 reported that they occasionally perceived at least sexually pleasurable sensations during training, without having any sexual thoughts. The analysis of the sports in which coregasms seemed to occur most frequently particularly supported the hypothesis that tensed abdominal muscles are crucial for stimulation. Therefore, it is hardly surprising that pelvic floor exercises are high on this list. However, other sports that place significant demands on the abdominal muscles, such as yoga, weight training, cycling, and tennis, also led to coregasms for numerous study participants. According to another study by American sports scientists, the fact that only 51.41% of the women experience an orgasm during exercise is due to the fact that clitoral stimulation can only be achieved with well-developed pelvic floor muscles. Furthermore, it can be assumed that the release of the happiness hormone endorphin during the workout is also involved in the stimulation of the clitoris and thus promotes the occurrence of the coregasm.
Truly satisfying exercises
America wouldn't be the land of unlimited opportunities if some resourceful individual hadn't set about profiting from these newfound insights and creating a special orgasm workout for women. Indeed, a US gym is currently offering a coregasm training program consisting primarily of strenuous exercises for the lower abdomen and hips. Europeans might rub their eyes in disbelief that such a program hasn't provoked any congressional debates in prudish America, but is instead permitted to be practiced in public spaces, which gyms essentially are. However, even without a fitness coach, women on this side of the Atlantic can have their own personal experiences. In addition to classic crunches, the so-called "captain's chair" is particularly recommended, an exercise during which, according to the study's findings, coregasms occur especially frequently. The exercise, also known as "knee raises on a bar" in German-speaking countries, can be performed either freely on a dip station or on a dedicated machine. Squats and front squats are also suitable for getting closer to a coregasm, as they strongly engage both the abdominal and pelvic floor muscles. However, to experience a coregasm, it's not enough to half-heartedly perform a few crunches or squeeze out a handful of squats. Rather, as is so often the case in life, endurance is key, because according to US scientist Debby Herbenick, between 15 and 30 repetitions are essential.
Coregasm Workout
- Front squats – 3 sets of 15-30 repetitions
- Crunches – 3 sets of 15-30 repetitions
- Knee raises on the bar – 3 sets of 15-30 repetitions
A curse or a blessing?
The coregasm is a phenomenon whose existence has long been a mystery, but it seems that women, in particular, can actually experience this special kind of orgasm at the gym. Many a man might turn green with envy at this fact and do a few more reps during his next ab workout. But as pleasurable as a coregasm may be, it can also be quite detrimental to the workout itself, because who can concentrate on training under such circumstances without blushing with embarrassment? For those who still want to experience it for themselves, intensifying their abdominal and pelvic floor muscle training is highly recommended. Everyone else can take comfort in the fact that at least the "women's tennis" chapter can finally be closed.
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