Exercise-induced orgasms studied in-depth.
Study reveals exercise-induced orgasms often start in childhood, are felt internally, and can be part of sexual life.
Why it matters
- Challenges traditional views of orgasm as solely sexual.
- Explores physiological and psychological aspects of exercise-induced orgasms.
By the numbers
- Study involved in-depth interviews with 21 women aged 19-68.
- First experiences often occurred in childhood (as young as 5-6 years old).
- About 9% of people report experiencing an exercise-induced orgasm at least once.
The big picture
- Exercise-induced orgasms may start young and be misunderstood initially.
- These orgasms are often felt internally and can be integrated into sexual life.
What they're saying
- Some gym-goers joke about the findings.
- Historical medical literature noted similar phenomena.
Caveats
- Limited to mostly young, white U.S. women; more diverse studies needed.
- Mechanism behind exercise-induced orgasms still unknown.
What’s next
- Research to understand physiological mechanisms.
- Potential applications in physical therapy and fitness training.