Ep. 135 - 4 Powerful Secrets That Unveil the Deep Connection Between S*x and Birth— Transform Your Experience!

with Debra Pascali-Bonaro

“Every birth is unique, so pleasure might look different for you than it does for someone else. The goal isn't to force a specific experience but to open yourself to the possibilities for you.”
Debra Pascali-Bonaro
Episode 135, orgasmic birth the podcast

Welcome to Episode 135

Birth and sex— two deeply intertwined experiences that hold the power to transform lives. Embracing their connection unlocks a world of possibilities, from joyful labors to empowered deliveries. Yet, the taboos surrounding this bond often leave us disconnected from our innate abilities to birth with pleasure.

Hence, this episode aims to unpack the profound links between birth and sex, exploring the role of hormones, the significance of sexual organs, and the transformative potential of incorporating pleasure into the birthing journey. 

Tune in as Debra invites us to rewrite the narrative of childbirth! 

Episode Highlights:

02:28 The Role of Hormones in Birth and Sex

06:31 The Role of Sexual Organs in Birth 

09:43 Bringing Pleasure into Birth

14:54 Understanding Orgasmic Birth

17:38 Advocating for a Positive Birth Experience

19:37 Rewrite the Narrative of Birth!

Quotable Quotes

“The highest oxytocin of a person’s life happens in the moments after birth, and it’s not just for the person giving birth. The baby’s getting the benefit of all this oxytocin too.” —Debra Pascali-Bonaro

“Birth is sacred and sensual. And when we honor it as such, we open ourselves up to a world of possibilities.” —Debra Pascali-Bonaro

About Debra: 

Debra Pascali-Bonaro is a world-renowned inspirational speaker, filmmaker, doula trainer, childbirth educator, and author. Debra’s latest book, an Amazon #1 New Release, The Ultimate Guide to Sex After Baby: Secrets to Love and Intimacy brings together her passion for pleasure in every aspect of life with her Jersey-Girl attitude of talking about what no one is talking about! Debra is a mother, grandmother, and featured expert in parenting journals and media around the world.

Debra Pascali-Bonaro is also Co-Chair of the International Childbirth Initiative and Chair of the International MotherBaby Childbirth Initiative both of which promote safe, respectful childbirth maternity care. She is a Lamaze International childbirth educator, birth and postpartum doula trainer with DONA International, Director of the award-winning documentary Orgasmic Birth: The Best-Kept Secret, co-writer of “Orgasmic Birth: Your Guide to a Safe, Satisfying and Pleasurable Birth” and the Founder & President of the revolutionary online childbirth class Pain to Power, which prepares expectant mothers, fathers, and partners to be positively prepared for birth and focuses on the intimate and sacred nature of birth. Debra’s passion comes from her over 30 years of working with women, men, midwives, doulas, physicians, and nurses in over 40 countries bringing comfort, love, and pleasure to birth and life!

Debra Pascali Bonaro has been featured on ABC’s 20/20, Good Morning Russia, The NBC Today Show, Discovery Health, in The New York Times, The LA Times, and The UK Times as well as numerous Parenting and Health Magazines around the world.

 

“When we treat birth as a natural extension of our sexuality, we begin to shift from fear and tension to curiosity, and maybe even excitement.” —Debra Pascali-Bonaro 

 

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