TikTok has birthed another bizarre viral trend — and this one’s called “hamstering.” The unusual act has quickly captured attention for its mix of humor, shock, and curiosity.

Inspired by popular “car date” videos, hamstering involves one partner standing through a car’s sunroof while the other remains inside. The name comes from the image of a hamster drinking from a metal spout — a comparison that’s as strange as it sounds. “It’s definitely creative, but probably not very practical,” joked one viewer online.

Experts warn that the position is more about novelty than pleasure. “It may look funny, but it’s uncomfortable and hard to sustain,” explained sex educators Amy Baldwin and April Lampert. Writer Zachary Zane added, “These people aren’t doing it for enjoyment — they just want to say they’ve tried it.”

While the trend might spark laughs, professionals remind couples that intimacy should always be safe and consensual. Or, as Zane put it with a laugh, “If you ever try it — please, make sure the car is in park.”