Here’s Why You Might Be Extra Horny After a Hard Workout

Feeling horny after a hard workout?

A sex therapist breaks down the reasons behind exercise-induced arousal.

Im an Exercise PhysiologistHeres Why You Shouldnt Worry About Cortisol Spikes When You Do HIIT Workouts.

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Andyoure totallyin the moodto hit the sheets.

woman sweating in the gym

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Youre not the only one to get extra horny after a hard workout.

And as with foreplay, the more intense the buildup, the greater the rewards.

Of course, we all have different ideas of what intense exercise looks like for us.

Woman walking on a treadmill at the gym.

But you could categorize a workout as high intensity whenever youre performing at your maximum effort.

Here are a few of the reasons why.

HIIT workouts have alsobeen shownto increase this sex hormone.

Full body female athlete in sportswear using rowing machine during fitness workout in gym.

A 2018 review published inSexual Medicine Reviewsalso found improvements in sexual arousal post-sweat sesh.

Heres What Experts Say

Happy woman dancing and listening to music near a green empty wall outdoor in the city.

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You know how you just feelgoodafter finishing a workout?

That confidence can also make you more in touch with your body.

Healthy female training in the gym, performing a hip thrust.

Most people feel awesome after they exercise and feel good about themselves.

Plus, your muscles probably look pretty good, too, especially after lifting weights.

So why not flex a little and show them off?

A young black woman doing post-run stretches in the park on the road amidst green grass and trees.

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