FEMALE ORGASM
FEMALE ORGASM
PREPARES A WOMAN
PREPARES A WOMAN
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BODY FOR CHILDBIRTH
BODY FOR CHILDBIRTH
Gemma M O'Brien
1
& Mark Italiano
1,2
1
University of New England, NSW 2351, Australia, and
2
New Jersey, USA
Objective
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investigate the hypothesis that
female orgasm is a rehearsal for childbirth and labour
Method
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Comparison of physiology of orgasm with physiology of parturition
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Based on published data
Results
Similarities
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powerful contractions of uterus & pelvic muscles
(2,4)
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neurochemical responses especially oxytocin
(1,3)
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contraction of the crico-pharyngeus muscle
(8)
gasping breath and vocalizations;
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G-spot stimulation
(9)
elevates the pain threshold, having an analgesic effect;
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regulation via positive feedback
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neuroendocrine reflex loop
(5)
between mechanical stimulation of the cervix and endocrine response
from the hypothalamus;
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Some women describe delivery in terms of emotions, pleasure & euphoria
(7,8)
,
calling it orgasmic childbirth.
(5,6,7)
Conclusions
: orgasm is a rehearsal for childbirth
Applications
Expanded understanding of the integration of women's sexuality &
reproduction has applications for improved
maternal safety & infant survival
via:
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enhanced experience of orgasm, midwives, women's sexual exploration groups,
holistic birth classes, couples' sexual education training seminars, ecstatic birth.
Differences
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duration
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potential for pain
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presence of baby
gobrien@une.edu.au
markitaliano@hotmail.com
Key References
1. Blanks, A.M. & Thornton, S. (2003) Brit. J. Obstet. Gynecol., 110 Suppl., 20:46-51.
2. Bohlen, G.J., et al. (1982) Arch. Sex. Behav., 11:367-386.
3. Carmichael, M.S., et al. (1994) Arch. Sex. Behav., 23:59-79.
4. Fox, C.A., et al. (1970) J. Reprod. Fertil. 22:243-245.
5. Komisaruk, B.R. & Whipple, B. (2005) Ann Rev Sex Res 16:62-86.
6. O'Brien (2004)
www.aups.org.au/Proceedings/35/83P/83P.pdf
7. Shanley, L. www.unassistedchildbirth.com/sensual/orgasmic.html
8. Stevens, A. (2007)
www.independent.co.uk/
..../article2374970.htm
9. Whipple, B. & Komisaruk, B. (1985) Pain, 21:357-367.
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