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Published 10:30 25 Apr 2026 GMT
A surprising fitness phenomenon is gaining attention online, as a doctor sheds light on why some people report experiencing orgasms during workouts, commonly known as a “coregasm.”
Whether it’s unfulfilling sex, low self-esteem, or a medical issue stopping you from climaxing during sex, the fitness world may have unlocked another, alternative way to enjoy that orgasmic feeling.
According to Dr Tommy Martin, M.D., the term refers to an exercise-induced orgasm, and despite what many might assume, it’s not limited to women.
“Although she said this video is for the ladies, it can happen with men as well,” the doctor explained. While it appears to be more common in women, it can affect both sexes, with estimates suggesting it occurs in around “10% of women and 8% of men.”
Certain exercises are more likely to trigger this response, particularly those that heavily engage the core muscles. One standout example is hanging leg raises, a movement that places intense strain on abdominal and pelvic muscles.
So what’s actually happening in the body? The answer isn’t entirely clear. “Truthfully, there's not research on this… there's no exact known cause,” the doctor said, but several theories exist.
One explanation is the pelvic floor recoil theory, where repeated contraction of pelvic muscles may create enough stimulation to “result in an orgasm.”
Another possibility involves the nervous system, described as a kind of “glitch” or heightened sensitivity that triggers an unexpected response. A third theory points to stimulation of the pudendal nerve, which is linked to sexual arousal.
Despite these ideas, experts stress that more research is needed to fully understand the phenomenon. For now, those who experience it are reassured they’re not alone. As the doctor put it: “If this happens to you, know that you are not alone.”
While it may sound unusual, the coregasm is simply another example of how complex, and sometimes surprising, the human body can be.
