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Re: sex / orgasm during labor

From: dsf (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 24 May 2001 17:11:34 -0500 (CDT)

At Wed, 23 May 2001, Lynn D. Montgomery, MD wrote: >
>Very good point Vicki. Introduction of anything into the vagina
>following rupture of the membranes increases the risk of infection and
>should be avoided. This is why we even try to limit the number of
>cervical checks during labor.
>I ran the issue of sexuality during labor by my nursing staff today
>after the original question. They are all mothers and labor nurses.
>They all simply rolled their eyes and said, "no way"...
>Lynn

Since some people use clitoral stimulation during menstrual cramps, I expect it might be soothing during or between contractions. I know I've read about one or two people who used a vibrator during labor (not inside the vagina!) for this purpose. Orgasm seems unlikely, but who knows? 

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dsf



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