Wait, Did You Just Say, “Orgasmic Birth”?…

Yep, I sure did say orgasmic birth! Orgasmic birth does not imply a sexual or erotic birth. An orgasm is an explosive neuromuscular occurrence that takes place when sensation is heightened. An orgasmic birth is to feel blissful, empowered, connected and free to express however feels natural. 

Being an orgasmic birth practitioner means that I am able to guide birthing people to connect with their body in a way that feels explorative, pleasurable and safe during labor and birth. Orgasmic birth is not always about reaching an orgasm, nor is it about sex. It is about being open to transforming your idea for your birth from a hectic, emergency-like situation that “happens to you”, to a reality where you are in control and able to be free with your body. I am trauma informed and aware of the possible triggers that can arise during birth. We hold almost all of our emotions in our pelvic region, so when laboring, a lot can come up and I am here to support you through all of it. 

I like to explain orgasmic birth in two different ways; one being the orgasm of the mind and the other is the physical orgasm. Either can occur and are not mutually exclusive. 

First, the orgasm of the mind. This is a non-tangible experience where the birther has a transpersonal experience and is able to guide a certain amount of pleasure or relief throughout their body. It’s psychosomatic so where the mind is, the body follows, like a kind of meditation. To help reach this mindset we can use aromatherapy, dim lighting, hydrotherapy, massage, words of affirmation or certain kinds of rhythmic movements that can help center energy. This is about letting the birther tap into their intuition and be able to flow however they want, uninterrupted. 

The second is the physical orgasm. There are two kinds of physical orgasm that can occur during birth, one is cervical and the other is clitoral. As the baby descends and the uterus is contracting, the birther is having the same anatomic response as they do during an orgasm (this is a cervical orgasm). The second form of physical orgasm can actually happen internally or externally. The anatomy of the clitoris is the shape of a wishbone with two wing-like structures on the inside of it. The external part that is visible sits right above the urethra and the two antennae and wings extend into the body wrapping around the vulva. This means that the nerve endings around the vulva are very sensitive to stimulation especially during labor and birth. When the baby is almost crowning, the back of their head is actually pressing on the clitoris, which for some people can help alleviate pain as well as release natural oxytocin. External stimulation to the clitoris can also be performed by the birthing person or their partner if they are feeling safe and comfortable. Clitoral stimulation may not be what you enjoy and that is perfectly normal. If it is something you enjoy, this is a method of emotional and physical pain management you may want to consider for your birth.  

I am aware that everybody sits on an evolving spectrum of comfortability with their body, healing trauma, feeling safe and accepted and also feeling open to trying something new. 

If this is something you are interested in or want to learn more about, let's chat! You are accepted and admired here.

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