Birthgasm: Can Women Orgasm During Childbirth?

Though childbirth is frequently spoken of in terms of pain and punishment, some women do experience what are known as orgasmic or ecstatic births. According to a recent survey, 6% of women say they have had a “birthgasm” while delivering their child, which can be triggered from G-spot stimulation when the baby descends.

The Doctors discuss this surprising childbirth bonus where 6% of women said they experienced an orgasm during childbirth.  Based on her experience OB/GYN Dr. Nita Landry shares, "What I would say, especially to first-time moms [is] don't show up on labor and delivery expecting to have an orgasm." Meaning, it's not that common and perhaps pretty hard to actually achieve. 

Birthgasm: A birthgasm is a female orgasm that occurs during childbirth. This is sometimes referred to as an "orgasmic childbirth." Some women use sexual stimulation to ease contractions, instead of anesthesia. More than 85% of midwives surveyed by Postel (2013) stated that a sexually pleasurable birth experience was possible, and 69% stated they had observed such a case.