Every year seems to arrive with a new viral bedroom buzzword, and 2026 is already proving no different, with a new sex trend named after one of the cutest animals you can have for a pet.From TikTok confessionals to late-night group chat debates, one particularly bizarre term has been cropping up again and again; it’s safe to say people have plenty of opinions.The phrase ‘hamstering’ has been floating around online spaces for months, with some users claiming it’s the latest adventurous craze while others insist it sounds more like a joke that spiralled out of control. It turns out, though, that this one is quite real.Social media clips teasing the idea have racked up attention, often hinting at something outrageous without fully explaining it.

As for what hamstering actually is, the so-called trend refers to a car-based sex position involving a sunroof, where one partner is positioned outside the vehicle while the other remains inside.The unusual nickname essentially comes from comparisons to a hamster drinking from a bottle, with the partner in the car being the thirsty hamster and the second atop the car acting like their penis is the water bottle – an image that has fuelled both the shock factor and the endless online jokes.While some TikTokers appear to be treating the idea as an adventurous novelty and/or just a good laugh, sex experts have questioned whether the hype reflects reality, in light of those who have actually wanted to try it.ex writer Zachary Zane told Mashable: