Orgasms while training abs?!?!

[amberlyann2005]

Okay so seriously what can I do? Its only when I work my lower abs but its seriously getting annoying. I think I read a post on this a while ago but is there anything I can do to stop it? I have to stop two or three times while training them. I really need to work my lower abs more than I do but im always worried about working them in the gym because of this. Also any clue what would cause this? It also happens sometimes when I do heavy leg extensions..

[Cynthia_1979]

What the hell??? (lol). I know I shouldn't be laughing at your post, but I've never heard of such a thing. You must be hyper-sensitive; then again sex must be great for you.

[Clever_Name]

I have heard of this...it's sort of common for some lucky individuals me thinks. Friend of mine has an orgasm everytime she works her calves, and pretty intense mind u.

[beastisized]

Look, if you masturbate way too much then...

And the same goes to sex...

[Cynthia_1979]

Beastisized-aren't you too young to be on this post? You should be playing video games and keeping to innocent things!

[Twerp]

Originally Posted by amberlyann2005

I wish I could see it as a blessing..

You should do a search. There was at least one thread here before about this very same subject, unfortunately it got pretty sordid (if I remember correctly).

*edit - http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...ghlight=orgasm

*I remembered correctly, invites all kinds of off-side remarks.

[amberlyann2005]

Originally Posted by Twerp

You should do a search. There was at least one thread here before about this very same subject, unfortunately it got pretty sordid (if I remember correctly).

*edit - http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...ghlight=orgasm

Thank you so much! I still havent figured out how to find posts on here yet.

[eddienj]

wow never heard of that *makes google search* ill post if I find any info though ! Does it happen when your almost done with your sets or do you start to get exited during your workout? I mean have you tried different workouts to hit the lower abs ? maybe switch it up a bit

[Ruth]

If I were you I'd just enjoy them. Mind you, I'd find it difficult to supress the sound effects. Is this your problem, have you had complaints about the noise?

[Al Swearengen]

here's some info that might help.

Dear Abs of Steel,

You're right, there are many, even surprising ways in which women, as well as men, orgasm. So, there is nothing "weird" about having an orgasm while exercising your abs. Consider yourself lucky ? some people might even envy that you are toning your abs and getting an added perk at the same time! After reading this Q&A, this abdominal workout device might be in high demand. While some women orgasm from direct stimulation of the clitoris and/or through penetration, others are triggered by a variety of sensations, thoughts, and/or experiences. Orgasming while exercising can occur when doing sit-ups or pelvic thrusts. Muscles in the lower body ? the abdomen, pelvic floor, upper thighs, and buttocks ? are tightened and released repeatedly. These regular contractions in your lower body can cause arousing feelings and sexual response. The friction from your clothing may be rubbing you in just the right spot when you are doing your crunches, resulting in a rhythmic massage. It's also possible that you are triggering an area of your body that is your own unique erogenous zone. Exercise is a great way to release emotional, mental, and/or physical tension that, for you, leads to orgasm, another kind of release.

Women become aroused and are able to orgasm by thinking sexy thoughts, feeling the vibrations while riding a motorcycle, sitting on or leaning against the washing machine during the spin cycle, feeling pressure on their vulva from a bicycle seat while riding, deep breathing techniques that may lead to a euphoric state of mind, sensations from urinating or moving bowels, thrusting against a pillow, receiving a foot massage, or dancing by one's self. Pleasure, pressure, excitement, and orgasm stem from many sources. Enjoy!

Alice

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[BiggerTommorow]

I have a problem with your thread, its making me orgasm uncontrollably. My honest opinion tho? Don't do abs at the gym and do it at home for pleasure and ab building fun. Also to add, i ahve a similar problem at the gym when working forearms (mostly the right one) with orgasming as a result, anyone help me i know its the female section.

[mattf485]

Tennessee huh?


How fast are your reps when training abs?
Do you do it slow and controlled or fast?
This may make a difference of direct stimulation. Also, have you tried one of the ab crunching machines instead? This also may help.

[mattf485]

Also, did this happen before and after you had your baby?

[cln1812]

LOL, I need some of that ab exercise!

Seriously, my sex drive has been nonexistent while breastfeeding. I guess I'll have to wait until I wean for it to come back. My DH is still recovering from back surgery, so he's not complaining (yet!).

[mattf485]

Originally Posted by cln1812

LOL, I need some of that ab exercise!

Seriously, my sex drive has been nonexistent while breastfeeding. I guess I'll have to wait until I wean for it to come back. My DH is still recovering from back surgery, so he's not complaining (yet!).

Wow, your still breastfeeding?
Where the hell is your baby-fat? lol

How did you keep yourself from gaining weight during your pregnancy?

[amberlyann2005]

Originally Posted by mattf485

Also, did this happen before and after you had your baby?

After. And it is toward the end like say after I have already done 12 reps (I shoot for 15). I usually stop before it happens. Like I said its mainly when im working my lower abs.

[amberlyann2005]

Originally Posted by mattf485

Tennessee huh?


How fast are your reps when training abs?
Do you do it slow and controlled or fast?
This may make a difference of direct stimulation. Also, have you tried one of the ab crunching machines instead? This also may help.

Oh and I do them very slow and controlled.

[mattf485]

Originally Posted by amberlyann2005

After. And it is toward the end like say after I have already done 12 reps (I shoot for 15). I usually stop before it happens. Like I said its mainly when im working my lower abs.

What are you using to work lower abs?

[amberlyann2005]

Originally Posted by mattf485

Wow, your still breastfeeding?
Where the hell is your baby-fat? lol

How did you keep yourself from gaining weight during your pregnancy?

Just an FYI not all women gain a lot of fat during pregnancy. If you work out and dont eat like poo it will all come off fast. PS Girl you do look amazing!

[mattf485]

Originally Posted by amberlyann2005

Just an FYI not all women gain a lot of fat during pregnancy. If you work out and dont eat like poo it will all come off fast. PS Girl you do look amazing!

Well, its hard not to eat like poo when pregnant.

Hey Amber.

Answer my Question ^^^

[amberlyann2005]

Originally Posted by mattf485

Well, its hard not to eat like poo when pregnant.

Hey Amber.

Answer my Question ^^^

Not really, I never had any major cravings. You really just need an extra 500 calories a day.

What was your question? About what im doing? I just do an ab routine and when I get to my lower abs I do roman chairs, flutter kicks, and crunches on the ball using a cable for weight. I also do crunches, side crunches, weighted crunches, and butt thrusts.

[mattf485]

Originally Posted by amberlyann2005

Not really, I never had any major cravings. You really just need an extra 500 calories a day.

What was your question? About what im doing? I just do an ab routine and when I get to my lower abs I do roman chairs, flutter kicks, and crunches on the ball using a cable for weight. I also do crunches, side crunches, weighted crunches, and butt thrusts.

So these all stimulate you?

[racheldyoung]

Your issue might be a little more serious than you think.

Google PSAS (Persistant Sexual Arousal Syndrome). It's legit, as annoying and uncomfortable as you describe, and many of the women who have it sound like the issues you're having now.

I was 1 of 3 women who appeared in a documentary done by the BBC (British Broadcasting Company) a few years ago because of this very issue. I've since been able to triumph over this and get on with my life. Needless to say, though, its a lot harder to deal with than most would think.

Just know that you aren't alone and there are support groups (on and offline) for this very thing.

[amberlyann2005]

Originally Posted by racheldyoung

Your issue might be a little more serious than you think.

Google PSAS (Persistant Sexual Arousal Syndrome). It's legit, as annoying and uncomfortable as you describe, and many of the women who have it sound like the issues you're having now.

I was 1 of 3 women who appeared in a documentary done by the BBC (British Broadcasting Company) a few years ago because of this very issue. I've since been able to triumph over this and get on with my life. Needless to say, though, its a lot harder to deal with than most would think.

Just know that you aren't alone and there are support groups (on and offline) for this very thing.

Thanks girl! Thats good to know. I will look into it more. Is there treatment or do you just learn to deal with it?

[bebeklein]

I always thought this was some kind of urban legend.

[The_Prospect]

I did some searching, this is the best I found:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21577552/

It's the first question on there...here is the response to the question:

"Apparently it is unusual, because the question gave pause to Dr. Irwin Goldstein, a prominent sex researcher.

But after thinking about it, he says there could be a couple of explanations that have nothing to do with a hot guy on the mat next to you.

For one, it's possible that tight gym clothes are stimulating your clitoris as you crunch and crunch and crunch, "in the context of masturbation," says Goldstein, who is director of sexual medicine at the Alvarado Hospital in San Diego.

But it may also be that "nerves are firing without her permission," he says. It's known that people can have orgasms in nonsexual settings, he notes. For instance, both men and women can have orgasms while asleep. And Goldstein is treating a woman who has been having spontaneous orgasms ever since injuring her tailbone.

He theorizes that the abdominal movement you're doing may stimulate your diaphragm, which may then stimulate the vagus nerve (which runs through the pelvis), triggering the orgasms.

A rush of feel-good chemicals that you may be enjoying after a good aerobic workout could be playing a role in this, too, he says.

But unless you're bothered by these "core-gasms," there doesn't seem to be anything to worry about, he says. "Continue the exercise if you're enjoying it."

While exercise won't feel quite so good to the rest of us, it can help boost one's sex life in other ways, Goldstein tells me as he walks on his treadmill during a phone interview. "There is now substantial evidence that exercise is associated with the prevention of sexual problems."

Exercise helps keep arteries in the sex organs healthy, preventing impotence and other issues, he explains."


Hope that helped.

[racheldyoung]

It depends. From my own experience, I had to overcome a lot. However, some women in the groups I participated in tried surgery, prescription drugs, and a host of other "cures".

Truthfully, it was a lot simpler than relying on someone writing me another 'scrip, ya know? I took a much more holistic approach and it worked. Unfortunately, too many were looking for a magic pill and it doesn't exist.

If you'd like to PM me, I'd be happy to go into more detail.

[Jattfusion]

nice observation on the "tight clothes" i bet after reading that chics will be dressin in baggy clothes more now lol.

[cln1812]

LOL, my daughter is 14 months old, and I'm still breastfeeding. I hope to BF until she's 2 or she self-weans (whichever comes first). It's not so much the norm in the U.S., but the WHO recommends breastfeeding until children are 2. I think that's part of the reason I'm so thin and trying to put some muscle weight on. I was thin pre-preg. (around 115 lb.) but nowhere this skinny.

I'm fairly active (cardio & weights, chasing my toddler) and eating tons but I've discovered eating more protein is doing the trick for me where gobbling chocolate, cookies, etc. did not.

I do miss my sex drive though