Masturbation as Pain Management

beh3e · April 2012

I searched old posts and only found one other one about this topic from a couple of years ago, and it seemed like most people were very much against it, so I figured I'd ask in the natural birth section.

How do you feel about, or have you tried, using masturbation as a method of pain management during labor?

I know for me, I use masturbation to relieve cramps during periods, and it has always been very effective at relieving, if not completely eliminating the pain. So it seems like this would be a perfect method during actual labor.

What are your thoughts and opinions?

amber323 · April 2012

Although I personally wouldn't do it I think the idea is cool, if you want to look in to it more its called orgasmic birth, there's a lot of stuff on it on the Internet about it and can be a great way for some women to give birth, just not for me!

LindseyJW · April 2012

i was very intrigued by the idea of orgasmic birth, but i did not try this during labor.

also, sending you a PM!

jandb2011 · April 2012

It was never a thought when I had DS, cuz I'd never heard of it, but I have considered it for this time around. That, and fooling around with DH before having my Doula arrive/heading to the hospital. Whatever will naturally and safely help with managing the pain.

wheelsonthebus · April 2012

I had never even thought of it for during labor. It does help with cramps!

Harper'smom · April 2012

wheelsonthebus:
I had never even thought of it for during labor. It does help with cramps!

The things you learn on the Internet...I had never heard this before.

beh3e · April 2012

Harper'smom:
wheelsonthebus:
I had never even thought of it for during labor. It does help with cramps!
The things you learn on the Internet...I had never heard this before.

Really? Here are a few links. I knew about it, I was just looking for personal accounts of it being helpful.

https://www.unassistedchildbirth.com/your-sensual-self/sensual-birth/

https://www.examiner.com/article/orgasm-and-masturbation-the-new-epidural-for-birth

https://artofbirth.com/Sexual%20Experiences%20of%20Women%20during%20Childbirth%20by%20Danielle%20Harel.pdf

sschwege · April 2012

I did not use this as a form of pain management while in labor. I will say though that I did have one contraction during transition that felt sexual. I was in the bath and when a contraction would come I would gently bend and flex my knees and DH would pour warm water over my stomach. Maybe it was the flow of the water that did it? But like I said it only happened once, but that was a pretty nice contraction

. I guess what I'm trying to say is, I think it could definitely work in a setting where you felt comfortable.

FyreFlyeRush · April 2012

wheelsonthebus:
I had never even thought of it for during labor. It does help with cramps!

Makes my cramps worse. no fair. I guess this option is out or me when I'm in labor...or I can always try whilst laboring at home.

Celyn · April 2012

I know a midwife who gives her clients a vibrator to relax their pelvic floor and increase oxytocin.

Mycrimsonheart · April 2012

I've always wondered if your personal lubrication would help...? Anyone have insight?

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