Workout / Exercise Boner Explained

 

Yes, of course, we know there are guys at the gym who are purposely making their cocks hard. They're trolling for some fun.

But, we've been looking for a legitimate answer to the legitimate issue of the "workout boner" we've (most likely) all seen at one time or another.

And he also explains why the exact opposite might happen.

Reader T explains the physiological process of the workout, r exercise, boner. Which, as a lot of men (and women) attest, is very common, indeed.

"Its the increased testosterone production from gym. It happens naturally once your muscles are under stress (both male and female). Muscles need testosterone for normal function and repair as well as protein. For an erection your body needs to be producing testosterone. Thats why you will see guys fluffed up a bit or fully erect. Their bodies have produced enough of it for them to get erect. Where the anabolic window comes in is for the recovery stage of muscle training. Getting the body into recovery as fast as possible is the goal so the muscles begin repairing at their enlarged state and not their relaxed state. You will see them taking protein supplement immediately after gym for that stuff to be at its most effective for what they need. Throw in jerking off as well and its an extra boost of testosterone for the body. Once finished all that testosterone and protein the body has produced will go to the muscles. Its also free. You do see results from it. Muscle gains are more noticeable from earlier on. Body doesnt ache as much or none at all the next day either. Shrinkage would be something else. If you are feeling intimidated in that environment your body could be shifting over to 'fight or flight' mode without you realizing what is going on. If its gone for flight your body goes into preservation and minimize any potential damage it may receive. For guys your genitals will retract so they dont get damaged. Body will also start producing more cortisol (the preservation side) which has flow on effects to other areas of the body. Too much cortisol and you gain weight easily as the body shifts to storing whatever you put in it instead of processing it. Cortisol feeds on hormones too (for girls less frequent periods and guys harder to get erect). Wrecks your metabolism and does a number on you mentally. Testosterone supplements should only be a last resort and only under medical advice from a doctor. Your body can naturally produce it very easily. I would look more at what is happening mentally before and during a workout and work through the feelings. Try meditating to keep a calmer state of mind for 10mins before gym and even work in pilates and yoga to your warm-ups before doing any weights. The brain is just as important as everything else. If the brain is not right nothing else will be."

So, the next time you see a guy at the gym with a semi or a full-on boner - or get one yourself - you'll understand why.