Have you ever got back from a workout and thought, even though you’re exhausted…you’re also in the mood? Don’t worry you’re not alone! Many gym frequenters find themselves horny after the gym, discovering themselves having a higher libido overall, and even experiencing exercise-induced orgasms (better known as ‘Coregasms’). All of these things are completely normal AND have science to back them up. So, read this blog to understand why your desires may peak post-workout.
Key Takeaways (TL;DR) Does The Gym Make You Horny?
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Going to the gym and engaging in regular exercise can absolutely increase your sex drive.
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Some find that immediately after a workout they feel horny. This is because of the amped up hormones and improved blood flow, sparking arousal.
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However, not only does regular exercise turn you on post-workout, it also improves your libido overall. From reduced stress to boosted self-confidence, frequenting the gym can make your sex drive sky rocket.
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And last, but certainly not least, deep core workouts can lead to exercise-induced orgasms, which have been dubbed ‘coregasms.’ These orgasms are not inherently sexual and occur in the middle of a workout in your lower abdominal area.
Why Am I Turned On After Working Out?
Working out amps up hormones and triggers an increase in blood flow. All of which can lead to a temporary spike in horniness, post-exercise. The hormones responsible for this feeling are, of course, those ‘feel good’ chemicals - adrenaline, dopamine, and endorphins - plus, testosterone. They all work together to boost sexual arousal, stimulate sexual thoughts, and drive energy. The amped up feeling is also stimulated through improved blood flow. Better circulation of blood means it makes its way to your genitals easier, leading to boners or swelling of the clitoris. While this is a fairly simplified version, basically, working out gets your hormones going and improves blood flow, which can help turn you on as a result. So, if you get home from the gym and feel like you have just one more workout to finish, that’s why ;)
Does Exercising Increase Libido?
In addition to these immediate effects post-workout, maintaining a healthy lifestyle can also provide long-term benefits to your sexual health and may increase your libido overall. Some of the ways regular exercise can boost sex drive include:
Stress Reduction
Stress, anxiety, and depression can limit your sex drive and distract you when you do decide to become intimate. If you are experiencing any of these, in addition to a low libido, exercise is an at-home remedy you can try. Regular workouts are a natural stress reliever that can help you relax, sleep, and destress, thus leading to a higher libido. However, if these conditions are severe and persistent, seeking medical guidance is a great option.
Self-Esteem Boost
Regular exercise can help to boost your self confidence too! Not only do you feel better (less stressed), you also tend to feel accomplished after a workout, and toning your muscles can lead to a better body image overall. Naturally, a confidence boost may bleed into other areas of your life, like day-to-day socializing and dating, making you want to engage in more sex.
Cardiovascular Health
Leading a healthy lifestyle improves cardiovascular health which is imperative for good sexual health. Good cardiovascular health means healthy blood flow, which means more boners and more arousal ;) Additionally, poor heart health can lead to sexual dysfunctions like erectile dysfunction and vaginal dryness. So, by working to improve heart health, you can mitigate the risk of these and discover better sexual health and maybe a higher libido.
What is a Coregasm (Exercise-Induced Orgasm)?
A coregasm is an orgasm that is achieved through intense workouts, usually with core activation. Also known as exercise-induced orgasms, this phenomenon occurs independently from sexual orgasms, there are no sexual thoughts or genital stimulation involved and it’s reported that this feeling is in the lower abdominals and that ejaculation can occur, even without an erection.
Both people with penises and vaginas are able to ‘coregasm’ but it may not be easily attainable for everyone. If you’re looking to try it out, this type of orgasm usually happens during intense workouts or when you experience muscle fatigue, so doing deep core exercises until failure is a great place to start. Additionally, if you easily experience ‘coregasms’ and would like to avoid them when working out in public, avoiding deep core exercises can help so that you do not have an exercise-induced orgasm.
Conclusion
Working out can get you in the mood, increase libido, and even help you finish. So, if you’ve been getting in extra cardio, building muscle, or just casually exercising and have found yourself more horny than usual, that could be why. And if the gym has got you ready for sex, we got you covered. Get your very own Custom Condoms®, add a photo of you performing your favorite workout, a flirty line, or pick from our selection of witty designs!
FAQs
Is sex a workout?
Yes, sex can count towards your physical activity and gets your heart rate going, promoting good blood flow. However, it is not a replacement for regular cardio or other forms of exercise.
What type of workouts increase libido?
All kinds of workouts can increase libido, for different reasons! Cardio improves blood flow and circulation, weight lifting and other strength training stimulates the production of testosterone, and yoga can improve flexibility and reduce stress.