Ep. 117 - Pleasure— rEvolutionizing Childbirth & Orgasmic Birth

with Debra Pascali-Bonaro

“This is rEvolutionary, small r, Big E. It's time that we break down the barriers, challenge the status quo, and empower everyone that works in birth and families as well to embrace the power of pleasure in birth.”
Debra Pascali-Bonaro
Episode 117, orgasmic birth the podcast

Welcome to episode 117

The way we approach childbirth is undergoing a profound shift. Gone are the days of solely focusing on pain and fear. Instead, a revolutionary movement is emerging that celebrates the potential for pleasure, intimacy, and joy during this transformative experience.

Tune in to this week’s episode and uncover the groundbreaking research that supports the integration of pleasure into the birthing process and discover how honoring the body’s natural hormonal rhythms can lead to safer, more empowering, and orgasmic births.

Episode Highlights:

00:40 Why Pleasure is Essential Every Day

05:01 Why I’m a Pioneer in This Work

06:24 My Upcoming Article: The Science, Hormones, and Sexuality in Childbirth

08:54 The Orgasmic Birth Practitioner Community: Building a Movement

10:37 Educating and Connecting Birth Practitioners

13:06 Staying Dedicated to the Mission

Mahika is an Eat Pray Doula Alumnus

Eat Pray Doula is an annual retreat in Bali, Indonesia. Debra joins CNN Hero and Midwife Ibu Robin Lim for a 7 day DONA Birth Doula Retreat.

eat pray doula testimonials

what past particpants are saying...

“What you will receive is far beyond what is written on the curriculum the camaraderie with women from all around the world. This is definitely an advanced doula training. I would, I just think that there are so many facets to it, and tools that I have gained that I will walk with for the rest of my life. There are so many relationships that I have now cultivated so many connections, even even to myself work that I have places that I found myself questioning. How can I be a better doula? How can I serve more fully? How can I take care of myself within my practice?”
-Sheree
“It’s been really special for me. I was not aware of the power of the international community of doulas and birth workers and I really felt that this week. I really felt that we are not only sharing the same vocation, but we also are all activists and sisters and really mothers of life.”
-Eva Luna
“I would say just do it! Bali is a magical place and the EPD teachers are an incredible source of knowledge. We are blessed to have the opportunity to learn from them. You will leave inspired, transformed, loved, and you will gain new sisters all over the world! I cannot recommend it enough! “
-Jasmine