'Hamsteren': The Viral TikTok Sex Trend Raising Eyebrows Worldwide
Introduction: Another Day, Another Bizarre TikTok Trend
If you thought TikTok couldn’t get any stranger, brace yourself. Social media is now buzzing with a new viral sex trend called 'hamsteren.' As peculiar as it sounds, this latest craze is causing both confusion and laughter all over the internet.
What Exactly Is 'Hamsteren'?
Building on the popularity of car date adventures, hamsteren takes things to a new—and rather absurd—level. Here’s the gist: one partner sits naked from the waist down on the roof of a car, their body poking through the sunroof, while the other partner remains inside performing oral sex. The outlandish logistics and visual comedy have quickly turned this into a viral hit on TikTok and other platforms.
Decoding the Name
Why call it 'hamsteren'? The name comes from the way hamsters drink water—pressing their heads up against a metal spout, mimicking the awkward angle two people have to strike for this car-based position.
Reactions: From Puzzled to Amused
Though it sounds like a scene out of a comedy sketch, hamsteren has become so popular on social media that it’s sparked curiosity, plenty of jokes, and even some cautious attempts to pull it off.
Sexuality columnist and author Zachary Zane told Mashable he’d never seen the position before it appeared online. “But I’ll bet a few very adventurous people are trying it now, just to see if it’s possible,” he added.
Is It Even Possible?
Feasibility is the big question. According to Zane, pulling this off depends on body size, flexibility, and especially core strength—primarily for the person on the car’s roof. As for the partner inside? It’s definitely not going to be a comfortable experience.
Sex educators and podcast hosts Amy Baldwin and April Lampert both agree that the setup is likely awkward for both people. “Whoever's performing oral will probably have to twist their body and neck in a way that will be quite uncomfortable and unsustainable,” they say, noting that breaks may be required if you try.
More for the Story Than the Sensation
Hamsteren is less about pleasure and more about the story—a viral sex challenge more notable for telling friends afterward than for bedroom fun. As Zane puts it: “People probably aren’t doing this because it feels good… it’s really to say they’ve done it.”
Still, Baldwin and Lampert point out that if you both find it funny, hamsteren can be a playful way to add something new to your sex life. After all, sex is supposed to be enjoyable, even if it sometimes requires questionable logistics, sunroofs, and a good sense of balance.
A Word of Caution
If you’re tempted to try hamsteren yourself, Zane has one unbreakable rule: “For god’s sake, make sure the car is in park.”
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