Childbirth is often approached and experienced as a painful event, with an epidural seen as the only saving grace.
And yet, did you know that some mothers can go through labour with almost no pain — and sometimes even experience it as an intense and deeply positive event? So, can giving birth actually feel good?
Childbirth is sexual by nature (after all, it did take a little something to make that baby!). The hormones present during birth are the same ones at work in our sexuality, particularly during orgasm [1]. And yet talking about sexuality during childbirth has long been considered taboo.
Did you know it is possible to stimulate the clitoris and vagina to reduce pain? This is known as a "birthgasm". It is also possible to stimulate the breasts to trigger the release of oxytocin and restart a stalled labour!
Let's explore this phenomenon by reviewing the latest scientific studies!
What is the role of hormones during childbirth?
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Masturbation: a pain reliever during labour?
The birthgasm or orgasmic birth
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In conclusion
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Ideal for the postpartum period
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