So what is it that's supposed to get labor going... his semen to ripen the cervix (which I've read a good bit), or my having an orgasm which gets all kinds of things moving (which I've also read and was adamantly told last night by a friend who is a L&D nurse)?
Just curious.

Re: his vs. her orgasm?
Ha.
His semen apparently has the right chemical components to help soften your cervix.
I've heard a woman's orgasm can definitely help in the getting things moving arena, but I believe only his side has been proven. I could be wrong, though.
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It is thought to be both/either. When a woman orgasms oxytocin is released which helps the uterus to contract. In a man's semen is prostaglandins, which is what softens the cervix.
Sounds nice, but let's be real... one if far more challenging to achieve than the other, unfortunately.
I definitely don't think swallowing it would be effective at all considering the goal is for it to reach your cervix, which is impossible if moving through your digestive system.
And good for you for being first, and maybe also last... SO not my experience.
Pfft. You know a desperate man fueled that research, leaving out whether or not a female orgasm would be beneficial. Hahaha
No doubt!
welp I put myself into labor with DS with my vibrator sooo I'm gonna have to fuel the research that a woman's orgasm helps get you into labor. your uterus contracts when you have an orgasm.. creating contractions.
semen also helps soften/ ripen your cervix, so yeah.. both
Another vote for both b/c of reasons above!
I hope its his orgasm not mine that we need though bc our sexy time is too uncomfortable for me to get anywhere near an orgasm. TMI, sorry.
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I'll also put a vote in for both.
But, if thy self is the only way towards the end, I'll try that too! Thanks for the suggestion Holly.