Unlocking the Secret of Exercise-Induced Orgasms
Introduction
Have you ever been mid-crunch, holding plank, or lifting your legs toward the bar at the gym when a sudden, unexpected orgasmic sensation washes over you?
You’re not alone.
Many people, man and women, have reported experiencing orgasms while working out, particularly during certain core exercises. This phenomenon, known as exercise-induced orgasm, is more common than you might think and can provide a surprising (albeit a little awkward as well) link between fitness and pleasure. Let's dive into why this happens and how you can explore—or manage—this unique experience.
What exactly is an Exercise-Induced Orgasm?
An exercise-induced orgasm (EIO) occurs when someone experiences an orgasm-like sensation while performing physical activity, usually exercises that engage the core muscles. Core muscles are your abdominals, mainly rectus (think the 6 pack muscles), but also include deeper muscles like your psoas and iliacus which all have continuations (aka connect) with the pelvic floor muscles. Unlike traditional orgasms, Exercise Induced Orgasms don’t involve sexual arousal but are rather a spontaneous response of the body, often catching people by surprise.
Why Do Some Exercises Trigger Orgasms?
The secret lies in the action of the pelvic floor muscles. These muscles are intricately involved in maintaining core stability and also, in other sitatuions, facilitating orgasmic contractions. When performing exercises like "toes to bar" or crunches, there is a rhythmic engagement and release of the muscles that share connecting fibers with the pelvic floor. When the muscles turn on and off, contracting and releasing, it creates a pulsating effect rippling into the pelvic floor muscles. This repetitive pulsation mirrors the muscle contractions during an orgasm, which can sometimes lead to the real deal—an unexpected yet kind of logical natural response.
Real-Life Experiences: Relatable and Surprising
Recently, I collaborated with my friend Netty (@Netty.upyourrom) to create a reel demonstrating the "toes to bar" exercise and how it has been known to induce these involuntary orgasms. We discussed how the pulsation of the pelvic floor during this exercise are generally the culprits.
The response was overwhelming!
Men and women chiming in to share their personal stories of experiencing exercise-induced orgasms, confirming that this phenomenon is both relatable and widespread.
Common Exercises That Can Trigger Orgasms
While everyone’s body is different, certain exercises are more likely to trigger EIOs due to their intense engagement of the pelvic floor and core muscles. Some of the most common ones include:
Toes to bar: A powerful ab exercise that involves lifting the legs to touch the bar, causing significant pelvic floor engagement.
Leg raises: From a reclined position, this core exercise that will also create pelvic floor pulsations with the legs lifting and lowering against gravity.
Crunches: The classic ab move that leads to intense muscle contractions, and not isolated to the rectus abdominals as many assume.
Planks with hip dips: Combining core stability with dynamic movement can sometimes trigger this orgasmic sensation as well.
The Science Behind the Sensation
So, what’s happening anatomically? The pelvic floor muscles, the muscles at the bottom of the torso that support your pelvic organs and obviously play a critical role in sexual function. Your rectus abdominals (your six pack muscles) attach to the pelvic floor via the pubic bone at the front of your pelvis. When these muscles are contracted during core exercises, they pull on the end of the pubococcygeus muscles (the PC muscles in the pelvic floor), which mimics the muscle spasms experienced during an orgasm. This connection between fitness and sexual health showcases the importance of pelvic floor strength, not just for avoiding unexpected orgasms but for healthy abdominals, toning the hip flexors, and enhancing overall sexual wellness.
Tips for Managing Exercise-Induced Orgasms
If you find these orgasms distracting or uncomfortable (as many do), there are ways to manage them:
Adjust your breathing: Focus on deep, controlled breaths to help relax the pelvic floor and release the abdominals especially in between sets.
Modify your exercises: Avoid exercises that heavily engage the rectus abdominals if you’re prone to EIOs. Try sticking to compound movements
Strengthen your pelvic floor: Regular pelvic floor exercises (ask me about my favorites in the comment) can help you gain more control over these muscles, reducing unexpected orgasms.
Conclusion
Understanding your body is a journey, and discovering how different movements can impact pleasure is a fascinating and fun part of that exploration. Whether you embrace Exercise Induced Orgasms or prefer to avoid them, knowing the connection between fitness and sexual health can empower you to make choices that are right for you.
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