Groinal responses are no different. Groinal responses happen as a result of OCD playing tricks on the sufferer just as OCD lies to the sufferer through thoughts or images. The person experiencing a groinal response has no true sexual attraction or desire in the context of their obsession.

Can Groinal response feel real?

Anxiety and arousal

This attention and the anxiety you are feeling may actually increase blood flow and physical arousal. This can make you feel as if you are aroused by the intrusive thoughts when in fact the opposite is true. Many people with this type of OCD call this 'groinal response'.

Does Groinal response mean anything?

The term “groinal response” is used to identify any change or reaction in the groin area after an intrusive thought or intrusive image, such as a tingle, a swelling or a small movement.