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Orgasmic BirthA Vibrator as a "Natural Epidural"? Thabata Devecchi on Pleasure, Intuition, and Birth Connection - Ep 176In this enlightening episode of Orgasmic Birth: The Podcast, Debra meets Thabata Devecchi, a prenatal educator and founder of Feeling Moms, who shares her powerful home birth story and how pleasure practices helped her turn pain into power. Thabata reveals how self-pleasure, embodied movement, sound, and safety transformed her birth experience. She describes using a vibrator during labor to soften the peak of contractions — calling it her "natural epidural" — and shares how deep preparation, somatic awareness, and tantra shaped her pregnancy, birth, and sense of empowerment. Together, Debra and Thabata explore how pleasure, intuition, and body...
2026-02-0932 min
Orgasmic BirthMaternal Health Awareness Day - Holding Ground on Maternal Health: From Survival to ThrivalWhat if maternal health goals expanded beyond "alive and healthy"? In honor of Maternal Health Awareness Day, Debra Pascali-Bonaro invites us to imagine a world where pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care are not only safe but also deeply respectful, emotionally whole, and infused with comfort and pleasure. In this moving solo episode, Debra shares her personal connection to the origins of Maternal Health Awareness Day—beginning in her home state of New Jersey—and explores how far the movement has come, and how far we still must go. With maternal mortality rates rising across the U.S. and...
2026-01-2312 min
Orgasmic BirthThe Pleasure Practice: Rekindling Desire After Baby with Dr. Diane Mueller - Ep. 173In this episode of the Orgasmic Birth Podcast, Debra Pascali-Bonaro sits down with Dr. Diane Mueller—board-certified sexologist, naturopathic doctor, acupuncturist, and host of The Libido Lounge—to explore how pleasure can become your most powerful mindfulness practice and a lifeline for intimacy after baby. Dr. Diane shares how slowing down, savoring sensation, and weaving pleasure into everyday moments can reset stress hormones, support mental health, and rebuild connection in long-term relationships. Together, Debra and Dr. Diane unpack why passion often fades over time (and especially postpartum), how "new relationship energy" and dopamine work, and why many wome...
2026-01-1933 minOrgasmic BirthPleasurable Birth Begins Within: How Embodiment, Rest, and Self-Pleasure Transform Birth and Life with Lisa StrohdachOrgasmic Birth Story Ep 170 Description: "Embodiment only happens if you have a body, so if you have a physical shell, and that physical shell is showing you signs. That physical shell can be sore, it can be tender, it can ache, it can also feel good and nurtured and soft and warm." —Lisa Strohdach What if the secret to a more joyful birth and life isn't about pushing harder, but about tuning in, letting go, and giving yourself permission to feel good? If you've ever felt disconnected from your body or do...
2025-12-1736 minOrgasmic BirthEmbodying Agency During Pregnancy And Childbirth— Lessons From A Human Rights Attorney with Maria Alejandra CardenasHuman Rights in Birth Series Ep 169 Description: "Information is power. It will allow you to differentiate scaremongering and fear mongering and just detect the red flags, and that's important for you to advocate for yourself." —Maria Alejandra Cardenas Have you ever felt sidelined in your pregnancy journey? A lot of women do. Navigating birth can feel like running up against a system that forgets women are the ones at the center. But there's a powerful truth: our experience isn't just about bringing a baby into the world—it's about standing up for our rights...
2025-12-1042 minOrgasmic BirthYour Birth, Your Rights, Your PleasureSeries: Human Rights in Birth— Birth Options "Birth is a powerful moment of human life. It deserves the care that honors your rights, your choices, and your profound capacity for strength, trust, and pleasure." —Debra Pascali-Bonaro Ep 168 Description: Every birth tells a story, but too often those stories are shaped by fear, misinformation, or lack of choice. Respectful, informed, and pleasure-aware care can change the way we experience birth. Autonomy and knowledge are as vital as safety. In this episode, Debra shares insights from her recent travels to Japan...
2025-12-0317 minOrgasmic BirthHolistic Preparation for Your Pleasurable Birth with Dr. Anemone HedtstückEp 167 Description: "When you heal yourself, you can also influence the healing of your children. And I think every healing of oneself is a healing for the rest of the world." —Dr. Anemone Hedtstück Feeling anxious about birth, or wondering if it's possible to actually look forward to the experience? You're not alone. So many parents-to-be carry quiet fears, old stories, and doubts about what birth "should" feel like. There's a gentler, more connected way to prepare that honors both your body and your heart. Dr. Anemone Hedtstück's first birth...
2025-11-2632 minOrgasmic BirthThe Pleasure Shift: Motherhood, Intimacy, & Innovation with Theresa Lasbrey Peters, Bettina Zagoni, and Alejandra Lozano"I wish they would be less afraid... Instead of having health care, we have health scare. The things that make the baby usually help the baby come out. And if you didn't make the baby that way, the things with someone you love during the process of having the baby can really bring you from a place of fright to a place of delight.." —Theresa Lasbrey Peters "Pleasurable birth is when we accept the pain, accept the hardship of birth, but we shift our focus to pleasure and joy and to the sacredness that we can experience." —Bett...
2025-11-1951 minOrgasmic BirthReframing Risk, Reclaiming Joy with Sara WickhamRisk vs Pleasure Series Ep 165 Description: "If you are focused on the risk, or you're worried or you're anxious about what's going to go wrong, that is taking up too much of your brain. We need to deal with it and put it into perspective so that we can clear the path to joy and pleasure." —Dr. Sara Wickham Pregnancy is supposed to be a time of wonder, but too often the first word that comes up is "risk". Suddenly, every choice feels like a warning sign, and joy gets pushed in...
2025-11-1240 minOrgasmic BirthFrom Trauma to Spiritual Rebirth: The Transformative Power of Pleasure with Zina GraceEp 164 Description: "The birthing process and the birthing journey is inherently a spiritual experience, and once we have divorced that spiritual aspect from child birthing, that's when we run into a lot of issues." —Zina Grace Sometimes, the weight of old wounds and silence around sexuality can make it seem impossible to reclaim our sense of power and connection. There's a different way forward—one that honors our story and opens the door to healing. Zina Grace's path weaves through deep personal loss, religious trauma, and a relentless search for meaning, leadin...
2025-11-0533 minOrgasmic BirthYoni Owner's Manual with Midwife Ibu Robin LimEp 149 Description: "Women have the power to transform this world. If we really want to save our world and bring peace and prosperity, and harmony, we need to go the mother's way away from this male-dominated mode, which is not working. Let's save the world one orgasm at a time." —Ibu Robin Lim Have you ever wondered about the untold stories hidden within the most intimate part of a woman's body? What secrets lie beneath the surface of our most misunderstood and often silenced anatomical landscape? The Yoni is more than just a ph...
2025-10-2943 minOrgasmic BirthSecond Time VBAC Mama— Self Pleasure Secrets with Tara MuckerheideOrgasmic Birth Story Series Ep 162 Description: "Try and change your mindset, because we're taught that birth is painful and hard and scary and can't be fun." —Tara Muckerheide Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) is more than a medical choice—it's a profound journey of bodily autonomy and healing. Every woman's birth story carries the potential to rewrite medical narratives that have historically limited her agency. Tara Muckerheide transformed her birth experiences from medical trauma to empowered motherhood, challenging medical assumptions after two cesarean sections. Through midwifery care and a deep comm...
2025-10-2226 minOrgasmic BirthIntuitive Between Worlds: Love and Orgasmic Birth with Magaly BuitragoEp 161 Description: "If we were born in a loving way into the world, that will change the future generations." —Magaly Buitrago The moment of birth exists in a liminal space between worlds, where science and mystery intertwine. No technology can fully capture the mystery of bringing human life into existence. And in this critical moment, women become portals of creation, simultaneously vulnerable and invincible. Magaly Buitrago, aka "La-Maga", is a Colombian-born doula and spiritual guide. Magaly's profound near-death experience during childbirth completely transformed her understanding of life, death, and human potential. Her...
2025-10-1537 minOrgasmic BirthVibrators in Birth: How Pleasure Can Heal Your Childbirth Journey with Naoli VinaverEp 160 Description: "Sexuality is ours. It isn't something we bring from the outside. It isn't dependent on having a partner. We can connect to that channel of sexuality, which is pure life force at any moment." —Naoli Vinaver Pain is not the inevitable companion of childbirth—pleasure is. Women have been systematically disconnected from the profound energetic and sexual potential of their birthing experiences. But what if we challenge everything we've been told about how babies enter the world? Naoli Vinaver is a veteran midwife with nearly 40 years of experience revolutionizing birth...
2025-10-0829 minOrgasmic BirthBreaking the Stigma: Pleasure in ChildbirthEp 159 Description: The body knows sensations beyond suffering, and sometimes, liberation comes from the most unexpected tools. The Fin PleasureVibe is a waterproof, medical-grade silicone finger vibrator designed specifically to support comfort and pleasure during pregnancy and childbirth. Its innovative design offers five vibration settings, allowing individuals to explore pain relief and sensory empowerment during labor. Tune in as Debra explores how self-pleasure can reduce pain, boost oxytocin, enhance labor progress, support postpartum healing, and transform the birthing experience from a medical event to a deeply personal, empowering journey of connection and...
2025-10-0224 minOrgasmic BirthMidwifing Pleasure: Holding Birth in Joy and Presence with Samara FerraraEp 158 Description: "If something feels good and you are not harming anyone, keep doing it, because pleasure will give you health, as simple as that." —Samara Ferrara Imagine for a moment that your body's capacity for pleasure is your greatest strength in birth. That every fear, every past pain, could be transformed into a source of profound power and release. This isn't a fantasy; it's an ancient wisdom rooted not in fear, but in profound joy, release, and presence. Samara Ferrara is a professional home birth midwife in Mexico who brings a blend of...
2025-09-2432 minOrgasmic BirthEcstatic Hospital Birth with Augusta Sofija LagauskeBirth Story Inspired by Podcast Ep 157 Description: "In birth, I should also trust myself more than I would trust the doctors or anybody else." —Augusta Sofija Lagauske What if birth could be powerful, calm, and even ecstatic—no matter what you've heard? If you're tired of fear-based stories and want to believe in your body's strength, this episode is for you. It's time to rethink what's possible in the hospital. Augusta Sofija Lagauske, a Lithuanian jeweler, shares how a tough pregnancy and a sea of doubts led her to trust her intuit...
2025-09-1734 minOrgasmic BirthChoosing Pleasure is a Rebellious Act in the Birth Space with Anna LundqvistEp 156 Description: "You birth the way you live. This is key." —Anna Lundqvist What if the very thing you've been taught to fear about birth could actually be powerful—even pleasurable? If you've ever wondered why your desires for a calm, connected, or sacred birth feel "too much" or "too radical," you're not alone. In a world where women are told to numb, silence, and surrender their bodies to systems, reclaiming joy in birth isn't just brave—it's revolutionary and rebellious. Anna Lundqvist is a former midwife and the founder of Sacred Birth Interna...
2025-09-1025 minOrgasmic BirthSacred Energetics of Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum with Lailana VictoriaEp 155 Description: "Let this journey teach you to smile at discomfort and lovingly let go of all you know, especially of all you know yourself to be." —Lailana Victoria What if birth is about more than just the physical body? We often focus on the medical details, but the journey to motherhood involves a profound, energetic, and spiritual transformation that is too often ignored, especially for women carrying unspoken wounds. Our guest, Lailana Victoria, is a bridge between worlds. Her own journey into parenthood ignited her mission as a doula and rootworker to bri...
2025-09-0331 minOrgasmic Birth5 Gentle Steps to a Pleasurable BirthEp 154 Description: "Don't settle for second best when it comes to your birth. Create the birth you deeply desire, because these memories will stay with you far longer than any trip ever could, and this will have an impact on both you and your baby's emotional and physical health and well-being." —Debra Pascali-Bonaro What if preparing for birth could feel empowering and even joyful—rather than overwhelming or scary? If you've felt lost in a sea of advice and pressure, you deserve a fresh perspective—one that puts your comfort, choices, and confidence first.
2025-08-2718 minOrgasmic BirthEmbracing Natural Birth: Prepare with Confidence, Discover Your Strength, and Empower Your Journey with Mina SkandariEp 153 Description: "Birth is something you need to train for. I don't think it's very thoughtful to just go with the flow." —Mina Skandari More and more women are choosing natural birth these days. It's a powerful shift as mothers reclaim the beauty and strength within. When we empower women to trust their bodies, the transformation is truly profound. Mina Skandari, an award-winning author, the 2021 Young Inspirational Woman of the Year, and the founder of the Skandari Foundation is a passionate advocate for women's empowerment during pregnancy and childbirth. Her personal jour...
2025-08-2027 minOrgasmic BirthThe Power of Pleasure in Birth: Intimacy, Connection, & 3 Transformative Birth Stories with Estefany AngelesEp 152 Description: "It didn't feel like it was ever bigger than me because it was coming from me. It was hard, but I could do it, which was such a powerful feeling to have afterwards, where I was like, 'oh my god, like I could do anything!'" —Estefany Angeles What if birth could feel less like a medical procedure and more like a love story? So many parents are told to brace for pain, control their bodies, and power through—but what if the journey could be sacred, intimate, and even b...
2025-08-1343 minOrgasmic BirthThe Anatomy of Pleasure in ChildbirthEp 150 Description: "Pleasure is not a luxury. It is not a distraction. It is a human right. And reclaiming it—in childbirth, in healthcare, in life—is a path toward healing, well-being, and activism." —Debra Pascali Bonaro Our bodies are intricate landscapes of sensation, where hormones dance, nerves communicate, and physiological responses intertwine in ways we're only beginning to understand. And these same pathways that create sexual pleasure are remarkably active during childbirth, challenging centuries of medical narratives that have reduced this transformative moment to a clinical, painful procedure. This week, Debra...
2025-05-2814 minOrgasmic BirthYour Birth, Your Way: How Understanding and Communicating Your Desires Shapes Your Experience with Debra Pascali-BonaroEp 149 Description: "Your birth is yours to shape— not in every detail as the baby has some too— but in energy, intention, and experience. You deserve to be heard. You deserve to be honored. You deserve a birth that reflects YOU, your power, your pleasure, and your love." —Debra Pascali-Bonaro Birth isn't just a medical event—it's a deeply personal journey where you hold more power than you realize. What if your birth experience could be transformed from a clinical procedure to a profound, empowering moment of connection? Imagine stepping into your birth with confidence, clarity...
2025-05-2118 minOrgasmic BirthPleasure, Power & Birth: Vibrators As A Tool For Pain Relief, Ease, and Oxytocin Enhancement with Molly MoonOrgasmic Birth Story Series Ep 149 Description: "The way to start to feel comfortable with it in birth is to become comfortable with the vibrator before your birth." —Molly Moon For too long, vibrators have been shrouded in shame and stigma, viewed solely as sexual devices. But the truth is, these powerful tools have the potential to transform the birthing experience. Molly Moon is a yoga teacher, doula, and sacred songstress who brings the timeless wisdom of the feminine into her work. Her passion for guiding spiritual awakening has been reignit...
2025-05-1431 minOrgasmic BirthBirth Uncensored: Pleasure, Power & Fearless Birth with Guta GalliOrgasmic Birth Story Series Ep 147 Description: "Work with pleasure. Find ways to feel pleasure. Don't start thinking about it when you are eight months pregnant. Start from day one or even before getting pregnant when you decide you want to have kids, because it's such a long way to to deconstruct this patriarchal myths that have been interjected into our unconscious since we are children." —Guta Galli Sexuality and childbirth are not separate experiences, but a continuous, sacred dance of feminine energy. The same neural pathways that create sexual pl...
2025-05-0729 minOrgasmic BirthFrom Silence to Spotlight: Sharing My Orgasmic Births with Lovisa Dahl Part 2Orgasmic Birth Story Series Ep 146 Description: "Being in touch with your senses— that is the best preparation in the world. When we lean into pleasure in our everyday life, we teach our bodies that pleasure is safe." —Lovisa Dahl Did you miss Lovisa's first story? Visit here to listen now! Every woman's birth story carries the potential to liberate generations from inherited trauma and shame. Yet, the continued silence around women's birthing experiences perpetuates a cycle of fear and disconnection from our most primal source of strength. Lovi...
2025-04-3027 minOrgasmic BirthConnecting To The Soul Of Your Unborn Child To Kick-Start Your Magical Birth JourneyEp 145 Description: "Birth has the potential to take us into places where we can really understand who we are in a very deep level." —Robyn Sheldon Every woman carries within her the potential to experience birth as a deeply empowering, mystical journey of love and consciousness. Therefore, the path to an orgasmic birth lies not in technique but in surrendering to the universal wisdom that flows through our bodies beyond physical boundaries. This week, we are joined by Robyn Sheldon, a compassionate guide and author specializing in soul integration and birth tr...
2025-04-2323 minOrgasmic BirthHealing Power of Birth: Releasing Shame and Embracing Self-Pleasure in ChildbirthEp 144 Description: "Your experience and birth is more important than someone else's judgments." —MJ Renshaw We've been taught that pleasure is an indulgence, not a necessity. But what if accessing desire is the secret to profound healing during childbirth? It's time to unlearn the shame and prioritize our needs. As the creator of The Being Method, MJ Renshaw is a mama on a mission to revolutionize the way we approach pleasure and birth. Her own journey of using self-care practices to facilitate an empowering childbirth has motivated her to support others in r...
2025-04-1623 minOrgasmic BirthYoga for the Vagina with Tamra MerciecaEp 143 Description: "Get yourself love high, as high as you can! Try and focus on getting you all loved up because then you're going to get triggered less when you have a child." —Tamra Mercieca The pelvic floor is the unsung hero of the female body - a complex network of muscles that play a pivotal role in pregnancy, childbirth, and overall well-being. Yet, for too long, this intimate area has been shrouded in shame and disconnection. Yoga for the vagina offers a powerful antidote, helping women cultivate a deeper awareness and relationship wi...
2025-04-0928 minOrgasmic BirthTips for a Pleasurable Hospital BirthEp 142 Description: "Healing begins as you start honoring every aspect of your birth story and celebrate your wins. No one fails in birth. Sometimes, you have to dig deeper into that well of strength than you ever would have imagined prior. This is something to take pride in." —Debra Pascali-Bonaro The notion that hospitals inherently rob birthing individuals of their autonomy and joy is a limiting belief that deserves to be challenged. The reality is that, with the right mindset and preparation, a hospital birth can also be a deeply empowering and transformative ex...
2025-04-0230 minOrgasmic BirthHow To Have An Empowered Hospital Birth— Tips From OB/GYN Dr. Nicole RankinsEp 141 Description: "You are the expert on you. So trust your own expertise when you bring that to the conversation. Don't let anybody talk you out of your own expertise." —Dr. Nicole Rankins Your voice matters in the birth room! Too often, women's preferences and concerns are overlooked or dismissed during hospital births. But we can reclaim our power by understanding the foundation for a positive, empowered birth experience. Dr. Nicole Rankins is a Board Certified OB GYN, maternal health advocate, and creator of one of the top 0.5% global podcas...
2025-03-2627 minOrgasmic BirthUnlocking the Power of Affirmations: The Science and Spirituality of Inner Talk with Bettina ZagoniEp 140 Description: "To use affirmation, first, you have to be very honest with yourself." —Bettina Zagoni Our inner dialogue shapes our experiences, our relationships, and even our physical well-being before, during, and after birth. It can help cultivate a mindset of empowerment, resilience, and self-compassion— qualities that are invaluable during such a transformative time. By bringing awareness to our inner dialogue and intentionally reframing it, we have the power to reshape our experiences and create more positive outcomes for ourselves and our families. Bettina "Tina" Zagoni is a perinatal consultant, doula, and...
2025-03-1937 minOrgasmic BirthUnlocking the Power of the Pelvic Floor: Movement, Release, and Empowerment in Labor and Birth with Bec ConantEp 139 Description: "This is your birth. You get to make the choices around that. We are the experts of our internal direct experience, and we should honor that." —Bec Conant The pelvic floor holds the key to unlocking a transformative birth experience. This intricate muscle group is often shrouded in mystery, yet its role in labor and delivery is undeniable. Discover the surprising ways the pelvic floor can profoundly impact the birthing journey. Bec Conant is a respected prenatal yoga expert with over 25 years of experience. Her personal birth journey inspired a...
2025-03-1235 minOrgasmic Birth4 Powerful Secrets That Unveil the Deep Connection Between Sex and Birth— Transform Your Experience!Ep 135 Description: "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 you." —Debra Pascali-Bonaro 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 link...
2025-02-1221 minOrgasmic BirthLessons from Mexican Midwifery: Rituals to Transform Childbirth with Alejandra Lozano Part 1Ep 130 Description: "Rituals are related to pleasure." —Alejandra Lozano Rituals have the power to transform the childbirth experience, unlocking deeper layers of intimacy, pleasure, and connection. The journey from pregnancy to postpartum can become a profound rite of passage by honoring ancestral wisdom and incorporating sacred practices. In this episode, we explore how these time-honored traditions can reshape the way we approach one of life's most transformative events. Alejandra Lozano is a dedicated Mexican midwife with over 11 years of experience walking the sacred path of supporting women through pregnancy, birth, and beyo...
2025-01-1531 minOrgasmic BirthThe Biggest Risk Factors For Your Birth Outcome Might Surprise YouEp 129 Description: "Your risk factor is what door you enter, your place of birth, and your provider are going to make a significant impact on the type of birth that you will experience." —Debra Pascali-Bonaro Every pregnancy comes with decisions that hold more weight than we realize. These choices can influence both short-term outcomes and long-term well-being in surprising ways. Preparing for birth means exploring how various factors align with your personal values and needs so that you can create a safe and empowering birth journey. Discover how birth location (hosp...
2025-01-0826 minOrgasmic BirthWhat is Risk?: Understanding Risk to Prepare with Confidence and PleasureEp 125 Description: "When you feel empowered to make choices about your birth, even if things don't go as planned, you will remain more positively connected to the experience of your body and your baby. Keep your power so your voice and choice are heard." —Debra Pascali-Bonaro The concept of risk in childbirth is highly subjective, varying greatly among different healthcare providers and settings. What one caregiver deems as high-risk, another may consider a normal variation. The location of birth can also significantly impact the perceived level of risk, with stark differences in intervention ra...
2024-12-1112 minOrgasmic BirthPleasure— rEvolutionizing Childbirth & Orgasmic BirthEp 117 Description: "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 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 gr...
2024-10-1615 minOrgasmic BirthEmbrace the Power of Pleasure in Birth with Angelika RodlerEp 116 Description: "You will only save what you love." —Angelika Rodler Embracing the natural rhythms of the body and celebrating the power of our feminine side can lead to more fulfilling and empowered births. Therefore, reclaiming the joy and sensuality of childbirth is essential in transforming the way we approach this profound life event. In this episode, Debra sits with Angelika Rodler, the head of the doulas of Austria and a passionate childbirth educator. She has dedicated her life to empowering women and advocating for a more holistic approach to pregnancy, bi...
2024-10-0927 minOrgasmic BirthPleasure Leads To Abundance— How Orgasmic Birth Can Affect Your Financial Freedom with Amira GorskiEp 115 Description: "The more satisfied you are, the less you are in the lack of anything. If we are in the lack, we manifest more lack. And if we are satisfied, then the beautiful things can come in." —Amira Gorski In our society, pleasure is often seen as frivolous or indulgent, something to be denied or delayed in pursuit of more "practical" goals. We're taught that hard work, sacrifice, and delayed gratification are the keys to success and abundance. But what if pleasure itself was the path to true prosperity? Amira Go...
2024-10-0240 minOrgasmic BirthLet's Take Pleasure Seriously: Findings from The Birth Pleasure Study with Dr. Elisabeth BolazaEp 114 Description: "We can't make birth better unless we understand what makes birth good." —Dr. Elisabeth Bolaza Pleasure is not just a nice-to-have in birth - it's a vital sign of a healthy, empowered experience. Yet for too long, our culture has suppressed and shamed the very idea of pleasure during one of life's most transformative moments. However, the groundbreaking research of Dr. Elisabeth Balaza is changing that narrative. Dr. Elisabeth is a reproductive anthropologist and the Principal Investigator of The Birth Pleasure Study. As the founder of Sorada Re...
2024-09-2537 minOrgasmic BirthTaking Back Control of Your Pregnancy with Evidence-Based Approaches with Rebecca DekkerEp 113 Description: "Anytime you're being pressured or coerced into something, you're not giving true informed consent, and that is a form in itself, of obstetric violence." —Rebecca Dekker Too often, pregnancy and birth are shrouded in fear, misinformation, and outdated practices not supported by research. Many people are told their bodies are incapable, their pain is inevitable, and their choices are limited. But this couldn't be further from the truth. By challenging outdated assumptions and accessing the latest, most reliable research, families can make informed decisions that honor their unique needs and preferences. ...
2024-09-1831 minOrgasmic BirthEcstatic Birth— A Ceremony of Welcoming Your Baby into the World with Rebecca Rivers EllisorEp 112 Description: "It is our birthright. Birth is not this something to get through and suffer through." —Rebecca Rivers Ellisor Birth is a sacred, transformative journey that can unlock profound ecstasy and pleasure. This is birth as it was meant to be— a rite of passage infused with joy, wonder, and the electric thrill of new life entering the world. Rebecca Rivers Ellisor is a passionate advocate for pleasurable, empowered childbirth experiences. As a quantum hypnotherapist, full-spectrum doula, and founder of Born in Ecstasy, she supports women in cultivating the optimal inte...
2024-09-1134 minOrgasmic BirthKerry Burke — Birth StoryEp 111 Description: "We still plan our weddings; we still plan traveling, we know that they're not going to go according to plan, but we plan them. A birth plan is no different. It's what makes us feel most safe." —Kerry Burke We are the architects of a bold new narrative around childbirth— one that celebrates our innate power, reclaims our pleasure, and empowers us as active participants in this profound rite of passage. At Peace Birth and Wellness owner, Kerry Burke is a doula and childbirth educator who found empowerment in her...
2024-09-0423 minOrgasmic BirthWhy Pleasure Birth Matters — To MeEp 110 Description: "Not only do people deserve a safe birth and a respectful birth, but every person deserves a day that brings you joy." —Debra Pascali-Bonaro Tragically, pleasure has long been a missing piece in the modern birthing experience. Too often, birthing people are made to feel that expressing or even acknowledging their sexual or pleasurable feelings during labor is taboo or inappropriate. This harmful mindset not only robs individuals of the profound joy and empowerment that can arise during birth but also contributes to a culture of disrespect and trauma surrounding one of...
2024-08-2820 minOrgasmic BirthEight (8) Tips for Transforming Fear to ConfidenceEp 105 Description: "Fear is a natural response, but it doesn't have to control your birth experience. With the right preparation, support, and mindset. You can transform that fear into confidence and have a powerful, empowering positive birth." —Debra Pascali-Bonaro While fear is a natural human response, cultural and medical environment factors appear to be exacerbating childbirth fears rather than alleviating concerns for many. This not only leads to physical, emotional, and psychological trauma for the mother but also undermines the bonding experience between mother and child during the critical early period. ...
2024-06-1217 minOrgasmic BirthUnwinding Birth with Laura HanstadEp 103 Description: "It's helpful to make sure that you're considering what you really want, and then stack the cards in your favor." —Laura Hanstad A woman's birth experience is one of the most powerful and transformational events of her life. Yet for many, it does not go as envisioned due to a lack of knowledge or support. This week, Debra sits with Laura Hanstad to discuss the power women have over their birth choices to achieve the empowered birth they want. Laura discovered the power of choosing the right support team after an in...
2024-05-2932 minOrgasmic BirthSimilarities Between Preparing for an Orgasmic Birth and Sex with Debra Pascali-BonaroEp 100 Description: "Birth and sex are transformative, intimate, and deserving of safe private spaces that honor the essence of the experience." —Debra Pascali-Bonaro We welcome you to EPISODE 100!! Our podcast has hit its pleasure peak as it reached its century mark all thanks to you, our dear listeners. And what better way to celebrate this milestone than to reclaim birth as a natural and pleasurable experience with a heartwarming and insightful message from your host, Debra herself! Societal conventions have long inhibited an open discussion of...
2024-05-0822 minOrgasmic BirthIt's a Business Doing Pleasure! with Alexandra FineEp 99 Description: "Pleasure was a part of what it meant to feel good in life. Sexual identities are important that these things are worth investing and understanding." —Alexandra Fine While male sexuality is frequently encouraged or normalized in mainstream culture, female sexuality and pleasure are often negative and stigmatizing. As a result, women face barriers in openly discussing their bodies and experiences with sexuality. This leads to women's health being politicized and their access to information and tools related to pleasure being restricted. However, perspectives are gradually shifting as more voices advocate for women's rights to...
2024-05-0125 minOrgasmic BirthVBAC Facts: Demystifying Common Misconceptions with Decades of Evidence with Jen KamelEp 98 Description: "Once you have the facts, once you have confidence in your information, you have confidence in your decision. You don't need to justify that to anyone. It's not your job to educate the world unless you decide it is." —Jen Kamel VBAC— Vaginal Birth After Cesarean is a common yet controversial choice that many birthing people face. While the evidence has long supported VBAC as a safe option for most, widespread myths and misinformation continue to obscure the facts. In this episode, leading VBAC advocate Jen Kamel sets out to separate myth...
2024-04-2430 minOrgasmic BirthTips for a Gentle Cesarean Birth with Debra Pascali-BonaroEp 96 Description: "Preparing ahead is important as birth trauma often happens when the unexpected happens, and your voice and choice are not heard or honored." —Debra Pascali-Bonaro While many expectant parents envision an ideal birth experience, it's important to prepare for the possibility that things may not unfold as planned. Complications can arise that require medical intervention for the health and safety of the mother and baby. A caring provider will discuss all options to find the best solution. Having discussed preferences for interventions like cesarean birth ahead of time allows expectant parents' voices to st...
2024-04-1024 minOrgasmic BirthIt's Not Pain, It's Power with Carina Devi Part 1Ep 94 Description: "The only way out is through… There's only one way for this to end, and it is by me saying yes, and pushing my baby out." —Carina Devi Birth is a profound and transformative experience that has the power to deeply impact a woman's life. However, for too long, societal expectations have portrayed childbirth as something to simply endure, focusing on pain management rather than empowerment. Hence, it is crucial to reclaim birth as a natural and meaningful process through education and care. When supported to follow their inner wisdom, women experience birth as t...
2024-03-2739 minOrgasmic BirthHow To Have A Lot More Wow And A Lot Less Ow In Labor with Rachel YellinEp 93 Description: "If you feel good in your body, your baby's gonna feel good in your body." —Rachel Yellin While birth is a natural and beautiful process, it also involves significant pain for many women. As the baby moves through the birth canal during labor and delivery, the cervix must dilate fully and the perineum may stretch considerably. For some, these physical changes can cause intense discomfort, pressure, and even sharp pains. However, with the right techniques and strategies, women can feel more in control and confident during this challenging but rewarding part of...
2024-03-2028 minOrgasmic BirthPsychedelic Cervix: Can Childbirth Evoke Pleasure Instead of Pain with Dr. Jenny MartinEp 92 Description: "Female pleasure is the most natural thing for us. Shame is something that we have learned as a society, but it's not the way we were designed." —Dr. Jenny Martin Childbirth is often defined by pain, fear, and medical intervention— but what if there was another way? Ancient wisdom traditions understood birth as a sacred, transformative process that could activate deep states of pleasure and connection through a woman's primal brain-heart-womb axis. Pioneers are now rediscovering these possibilities, teaching that our very biology is wired for ecstasy during labor and delivery when supported by s...
2024-03-1337 minOrgasmic Birthep. 89 - Use your BRAINS for Your Orgasmic Birth: Empowering Decisions and Joyful JourneysHow can understanding and using your 'BRAINS' transform your childbirth experience into a positive and empowering journey? In this insightful episode of the Orgasmic Birth podcast, host Debra Pascali-Bonaro enlightens listeners on the power of making informed decisions during childbirth. She introduces the 'BRAINS' acronym as a tool for expectant mothers and their support teams to navigate the myriad of choices and challenges that arise during birth. From exploring the benefits and risks of various birth interventions to trusting one's intuition and setting boundaries, Debra guides listeners through each letter of 'BRAINS', offering a comprehensive...
2024-02-2120 minOrgasmic Birthep. 86 - Empower Your Birth: Transforming Trauma into Pleasure with Moran LivianiIn this transformative episode of the Orgasmic Birth Podcast, host Debra Pascali-Bonaro explores the complex journey from childbirth trauma to empowering and pleasurable birth experiences with guest Moran Liviani. As a seasoned birth doula, Lamaze educator, hypnobirthing practitioner, and placenta encapsulation specialist, Moran offers valuable insights and personal reflections on overcoming past traumas, facing unconscious beliefs, and fostering a supportive environment for birth. In This Episode: Learn how Moran uncovered the patterns affecting women's births and why it's crucial to heal unresolved issues and traumas during pregnancy. Understand the importance...
2024-01-3143 minOrgasmic Birthep. 84 - Embracing Pleasure: Breaking the Taboo of Orgasmic BirthIn this episode of the Orgasmic Birth Podcast, acclaimed host Debra Pascali-Bonaro delves into the unspoken barriers surrounding pleasure and orgasmic birth. With deep insights on societal stigmas, the impact of cultural and religious beliefs, and the fear of misunderstanding, Debra presents a revolutionary approach to birthing—one that encompasses love, pleasure, and emotional well-being. Discover how embracing the concept of pleasure can lead to a transformative birthing experience, reduce fear and anxiety, enhance the mind-body connection, and foster a compassionate birthing environment. With firsthand accounts and expert perspectives, this episode challenges societal norms, uplifts the power of positive bi...
2024-01-1719 minOrgasmic BirthBirth Trauma - Tips to Prevent and HealDiscover the secrets to an orgasmic birth that not only empowers you but also prevents birth trauma. In this captivating podcast episode, we delve into the profound connection between pleasure, intimacy, and childbirth. Uncover the four essential elements for a positive birth experience and learn how to cultivate respect, informed decision-making, and strong relationships with your care team. Gain insights into building effective communication skills, creating a respectful birth environment, and harnessing the power of pleasure as part of your labor preparation. Join us as we celebrate the beauty of birth and embrace the power...
2023-11-0822 minOrgasmic Birthep. 75 - Embracing the Goddess Within: Empowering Pregnancy and Postpartum through Prenatal Massage and TouchGet ready to embrace massage, touch, and pleasure! In this episode, massage therapist Melissa Hailemelekot shares the profound benefits of bodywork before, during, and after birth. Listen in as Melissa guides us through practical techniques to find comfort, empowerment, and bliss in pregnancy and new motherhood. Melissa draws from her own inspiring birth stories as well as decades of experience supporting women as a massage therapist, doula, and educator. She discusses the importance of building community, customizing care, and moving from healing to pleasure. Whether you love massage or have never tried it, Melissa will inspire you...
2023-10-2524 minOrgasmic Birthep. 74 - Orgasmic Birth as an OceanIn this powerful episode, new mom Annie shares the transformative story of her 68-hour home birth journey surrounded by her loving family. She describes the ocean-like sensations of her long yet pleasurable labor and birth, the vital support of her doula and midwife, and the incredible bonding experience with her baby and relatives. Annie offers inspiration to other expectant mothers on embracing the waves of labor, trusting your body's wisdom, and savoring each moment. Annie Weiler loves children, walks, music, and laughing. She is a MOM, an abolitionist educator and enjoys spending time with all of her a...
2023-10-1827 minOrgasmic Birthep. 66 Positive midwife-led hospital birth with a doulaReady to be inspired by a transformational childbirth journey? Dive into this episode as Merri Gruesser takes us on her journey from an expectant mother to a DONA-certified doula. Be prepared to be swept up in Merri's tales of preparation, determination, and resilience during her own childbirth. Discover how she maintained unwavering optimism during the intense 3.5-hour push to delivery. Listen in as she uncovers the obstacles she overcame, the strategies she used to manage pain, and her passionate plea for every mother-to-be to embrace knowledge. This isn't just Merri's story; it's a call to action for...
2023-08-2331 minOrgasmic Birthep. 65 - Birth and Sex - What is holding you back from finding pleasure in childbirthWhy are both childbirth and sex often taboo subjects that evoke shame and silence rather than being seen as a fulfilling and completely natural sexual experience? In order to discuss this, Debra Pascali Bonaro explores the connection between birth and sex, tackling taboos and shared characteristics like movement and sound. She highlights the harm in separating birth from sexuality and emphasizes understanding anatomy in both contexts, uncovering historical medical practices that disassociated birth from sexuality. Debra urges reclaiming birth's empowering and sensual aspects, paralleling intimacy and birth while addressing fear and stress. In today's episode, listeners are...
2023-08-1628 minOrgasmic Birthep. 61 - From Fear to Love for the Dads!What can dads do to overcome fear and become empowered participants in the transformative journey of pregnancy and birth? In this episode of the Orgasmic Birth podcast, Debra Pascali Bonaro, joins with Red Miller to delve into the role of fathers in the birthing process. Red offers invaluable advice for dads who may be grappling with fear and uncertainty, emphasizing the importance of their involvement and passion through conversations and educational classes. Listeners will gain a profound understanding of how dads can make informed decisions for a safe and successful birth, fostering alignment within the family unit...
2023-07-1328 minOrgasmic Birthep. 60 - Incorporating Pleasure Into Daily Life to Prepare for an Orgasmic BirthJoin Debra Pascali Bonaro and Suzannah Weiss as they explore the transformative power of pleasure in childbirth. Discover how living orgasmically can heal trauma, cultivate breast sensitivity through massage, and create a birth plan that supports orgasmic births. Uncover techniques for staying calm during labor and envisioning the energy of your baby spiraling around you. Suzannah Weiss is a sex and relationship writer, multi-certified sex educator, sex and love coach, sexual assault counselor and birth doula, helping people to live their lives orgasmically. Suzannah has been published in The New York Times wedding section, Glamour's sex guides...
2023-07-0624 minOrgasmic Birthep. 58 - The healing and transformative power of birthPrepare to be inspired as Sandra Skjaervoe, a courageous soul, unveils her personal story of transformative power. Determined to reclaim the lost elements of pleasure that had been stripped away during childbirth, Sandra embarked on a remarkable journey of self-discovery and empowerment. Join Debra and Sandra, united in their passion for reshaping the childbirth experience, embarking on an exploration of the power of mindset and conditioning. Through their profound insights and shared wisdom, they aimed to empower others with a renewed sense of strength and self-assurance. In this episode: Sandra Skjaervoe shares...
2023-06-2229 minOrgasmic Birthep. 57 - Powerful HomeBirth Can you imagine a journey to motherhood filled with resilience and empowerment? Meet Amy Greenfield, a five-time Ironman, former teacher, doula, and birth photographer. In this episode, she unveils her path, from miscarriages to birthing twins in a hospital and finally embracing an empowering homebirth. Amy talks about the importance of empowerment in childbirth and how education can help avoid unnecessary interventions. Discover the transformative power of education, unconventional labor techniques, and the support available from loved ones, doulas, midwives, and workshops. Let Amy's story inspire you to trust your own abilities when your own...
2023-06-1430 minOrgasmic BirthEp. 56 - Unleash Your Inner Goddess: How to Experience an Empowering Pregnancy, Labor, and BirthToday we are going to explore the importance of pleasure in pregnancy, birth, and parenting and how acupuncture can support individuals through this process. Listen as a board-certified acupuncturist and Chinese herbologist Sharon McDermott joins Debra Pascali-Bonaro to discuss the role of traditional Chinese medicine and other modalities to help with fertility, pain reduction, induce labor, energy levels for breastfeeding mothers, and calming the body and spirit. Tune in now for this empowering conversation about childbirth! Sharon received a Master of Science in Traditional Oriental Medicine from the Pacific College of Health and...
2023-06-0726 minOrgasmic Birthep. 55 - Conscious Postpartum CareJoin us as we explore how to prepare consciously for postpartum care with Christine Eck's insight and wisdom. We will discuss how to create a safety net through communication with partners, researching resources on postpartum care, and exploring nourishing foods, music, and smells that make us feel safe. We will also explore different ways caregivers can acknowledge and honor the shift into parenthood, such as through ceremonies, rituals, self-massage with warm oils, breathing practices, and writing. Plus, we will dive into Christine's experience of how to support families during the sacred window of time, providing comfort and basic needs...
2023-05-3133 minOrgasmic BirthAppropriate Use vs Overuse of Epidural: how to decide if an epidural is right for youHost Debra Pascali-Bonaro examines the overuse of epidurals and explores its impact on people's chances to experience a pleasurable orgasmic birth. She encourages listeners to be aware of their options when it comes to epidurals - understanding both the benefits and risks associated with using one. This conversation provides tips on oxytocin enhancers and other techniques to manage pain during childbirth. Debra also discusses how hospitals often use language that can create fear or anxiety around birth, which can lead to unnecessary medical interventions. Tune in to this episode to learn more about how you can have...
2023-05-2430 minOrgasmic BirthBirth, love, and family with Sabreena ColonIn today's episode of the Orgasmic Birth podcast, we dive into the beautiful and transformative experience of childbirth. Guest Sabreena Colon shares her empowering story of preparing for a natural birth. At the same time, she talks about connecting with herself, trusting her body and baby, and finding comfort in knowledge. The speaker describes her experience giving birth, her various stages of labor, and how she felt supported by her family and midwife, ultimately experiencing a sense of bliss during contractions. Sabreena shares her experience of an orgasmic birth that she describes as pure magic, and is here to...
2023-05-1029 minOrgasmic BirthBirth and the Microbiome with Toni HarmanHave you thought about how the way you give birth impacts the good bacteria you provide to start off your baby's immune system? Have you heard about the microbiome and why it is so important? My guest today has important information for you to consider about Birth and the Microbiome. Toni Harman is a filmmaker, author, course creator, and champion of the microbiome. Toni has produced and directed a number of internationally distributed documentary films, including: MICROBIRTH - about the origins of the human microbiome FREEDOM FOR BIRTH - about the...
2023-04-2731 minOrgasmic Birth4 Myths of Orgasmic BirthJoin host Debra Pascali-Bonaro focuses on breaking down barriers and healing shame surrounding sexuality and childbirth. In this episode, she dispels myths around pain during childbirth, explaining that it is manageable and that there are ways to bring comfort and pleasure to the experience. The conversation encourages individuals to have open conversations with their healthcare providers about their desires for intimacy and pleasure during labor, as well as having a supportive team. In this episode: Four myths about orgasmic birth debunked How can pain can manageable with positive preparation, support, and comfort measures Freedom of m...
2023-04-2621 minOrgasmic BirthJessica Pin "The Clitoris: For More than Just Pleasure.Jessica Pin is an advocate for inclusion of detailed clitoral anatomy in medical literature and curricula, training standards for vulvar procedures, and correction of medical misinformation about vulvas. She has gotten 12 major medical textbooks, 2 top anatomy apps, and multiple online resources to update their content, and more to promise future updates. She has also published a cadaveric study with plastic surgeons, convinced OB/GYNs to publish a cadaveric study, and effected changes in OB/GYN and plastic surgery board certification, standardized consent forms, and residency curricula. She holds a degree in Biomedical Engineering from Washington University in St. Louis.
2023-04-1933 minOrgasmic BirthBarbara Harper The Gifts of WaterbirthBarbara Harper is an internationally recognized expert on waterbirth and gentle birth. She founded Waterbirth International in 1987, with one goal in mind – to ensure that waterbirth is an "available option" for all birthing families. She has published dozens of professional articles and interviewed in hundreds of magazines, newspapers and talk shows. Her 2015 bestselling book and DVD, 'Gentle Birth Choices,' has been translated into 9 languages, including a 2016 Mandarin Chinese edition. During the past four decades Barbara has worked as an obstetric and pediatric nurse, midwife, midwifery instructor, childbirth educator, doula and doula trainer and Blissborn Hypnosis instructor and professional tr...
2023-04-0545 minOrgasmic BirthThe Anatomy of the Clitoris and Its Role in Birth with Gil HedleyI recently saw an incredible video Anatomy of the Clitoris: Learn Integral Anatomy with Gil Hedley. I smiled, I had met Gil many years ago when he was having his children, I trained his sister as a doula and have loved following her path as she is now a midwife. Even Gils mother trained as a postpartum doula with me and we worked together for several years. So now to see his work so well describe the clitoris describing in his words 'a beautiful gift and the blessing of the clitoris', I knew I had to reach out to...
2023-03-1528 minOrgasmic BirthBliss and Ease in Birth Through Movement with Stephanie LarsonStephanie Larson, the visionary founder of Dancing For Birth™, is a renowned expert in childbirth and movement. Her revolutionary childbirth method has helped countless women and birthing individuals achieve blissful and effortless births. Birth professionals can attend the Dancing For Birth™ Professional Training to learn and utilize this proven method. Parents worldwide can also benefit from the powerful combination of fitness, childbirth education, and celebration offered in Dancing For Birth™ classes taught across seven continents. Join Stephanie in empowering your body and birth experience through movement and instinct. In this episode: Stephanie Larson is the...
2023-03-0827 minOrgasmic BirthWriting and Communicating Your Birth PreferencesIn this episode, Debra shares how expecting mothers can positively prepare for an orgasmic birth. From researching birth options to expressing feelings and wishes through birth art, Debra helps create a birth plan that reflects their preferences. She discusses ways to make labor enjoyable, such as using movement, creating a safe environment, and limiting vaginal exams. With valuable tips on communication, pain management, and making cesarean births positive, this episode is a must-listen for soon-to-be parents. In this episode: Good communication with the care team is key to having a positive birth experience
2023-03-0237 min
Orgasmic BirthWriting and Communicating your DesiresIn this episode of the Orgasmic Birth Podcast, Debra shares her valuable insights on how to make birth experiences more positive and pleasurable. She emphasizes the importance of using words like birth preferences, exploring options with care teams, and creating an ideal environment for birth. Debra also provides helpful tips on topics such as cesarean birth, delayed cord clamping, and artificial rupture of membranes, empowering listeners to make informed decisions. Tune in to learn more from this expert in the field of childbirth. In this episode: Birth plans should be referred to as birth p...
2023-03-0127 minOrgasmic BirthReimagining Baby Showers to Create Supportive Villages for Birthing Women with Kaitlin McGreyesKaitlin McGreyes is the founder of BeHerVillage, a gift registry for parents to find and fund the care they need as they welcome their babies. She began her career as a birth doula in 2014, providing support to hundreds of families through their parenthood journeys. Kaitlin has since founded a doula team, mentored aspiring doulas, and advocated for the rights of birthing people. She is also dedicated to helping birth workers enter the retail baby gift industry. Welcome Kaitlin In this episode: Kaitlin McGreyes shares her journey to creating Be Her VillageBeHerVillage Kaitlin...
2023-02-2244 minOrgasmic BirthThe initiatory power of birth with Dawn LeonardDawn Leonard is a womb healing practitioner who has devoted over a decade to the art of healing the womb space, including both the physical uterus and the energetics of the "second chakra". Her journey began with fertility and has since led her through a range of experiences, including pregnancy, birth, loss, menstruation, ceremony, and energy healing. Dawn specializes in the initiatory experiences inherent in the body of a woman or person with a uterus, and her passion is to empower others on their own journey towards womb healing. Welcome Dawn In this...
2023-02-1525 minOrgasmic BirthThe Power of Storytelling in Birth Work with Clancy McCartyMy guest today is extra special to me. Clancy McCarty is a registered nurse, and student-nurse midwife who spent over a decade as a documentary film producer with Every Mother Counts, the maternal health advocacy non-profit founded by Christy Turlington Burns that aims to make pregnancy and childbirth safe globally. Prior to becoming a student nurse-midwife, Clancy completed her doula training with Debra. She is the co-founder of Pregnancy Pathways, a consulting company providing education, resources, and guidance on how to find birth teams and settings for expecting parents in Los Angeles. She most recently became a mom, giving...
2023-02-0134 minOrgasmic Birthep. 38 - Having a Breech Orgasmic Birth with Dr. Amanda NoelleDo you already know all your options to find the safest, gentle, and most pleasurable path to birth? Join Dr. Amanda Noelle and Debra Pascali-Bonaro in an inspiring conversation exploring the power of pleasure, trust, and love during childbirth and parenting. Dr. Amanda inspires you with her wisdom about what to do when your birth plan turns upside-down and how she prepared for and had a miraculous orgasmic breech birth! Through her personal experience, she shares how to navigate through fear, medical system stress, and unexpected challenges. Be inspired...
2023-01-1834 minOrgasmic Birthep. 37 - Stand and Deliver Birthing with Ease & PleasureWhen you envision giving birth, what position do you imagine you will be in? Many of the images and media we see is of someone on their backs in a bed. But is this really the safest and sexiest way? In this episode, Debra Pascali discusses the history of birth positions prior to the medicalization of birth, providing tips and tools to help parents prepare for birth with knowledge, power, and choices. She delves into the physiology of birth and how you can find comfort and pleasure in easing a baby into the world. Join us for...
2023-01-1140 minOrgasmic Birthep. 35 - Female Sexuality and Plateaus in LaborIs there a connection physiologically between sexual activity and birth? In this episode, Elizabeth Davis, a midwife, reproductive health care specialist, educator, and consultant for over 40 years, explores the powerful link between female sexuality and birth and why bringing awareness of plateaus in labor is a key element to having a better birth experience. Elizabeth is internationally active in promoting pregnant person-centered birth and is widely sought after for her expertise in midwifery education and organizational development. Her books include: Orgasmic Birth: Your Guide to a Safe, Satisfying, and Pleasurable Birth Experience Heart & Hands: A Midwife's...
2022-12-2127 minOrgasmic Birthep. 32 - How to Find Movement, Comfort & Pleasure in BirthPleasure can be found in movement and birth can be more enjoyable when attended to with care and respect. In this episode, Debra navigates how comfort during labor and childbirth is crucial and breaks down different techniques that can help you have a more pleasant experience. She stresses how the environment in a birthing room can affect birth and points out the importance of using balls during labor and finding positions that help you lean forward. Tune in and learn how to find movement, comfort, and pleasure in labor! In this episode: Check out...
2022-11-3035 minOrgasmic Birthep. 31 - Birth As a Sexual Experience: The New EpiduralHow can we engage with our bodies, be embodied, and experience birth in a more empowered way? In this episode, Dr. Aviva Romm discusses embodied birth as the new epidural and how it can be a beneficial option for some women. She shares her insights about birth as a sexual experience and the importance of the feeling whole and connected in our bodies during this experience. Dr. Aviva breaks down different options for childbirth and the importance of honoring all choices when it comes to birthing. Listen and enjoy! Dr. Aviva Romm is a midwife...
2022-11-2330 minOrgasmic Birthep. 27 - Why Does Orgasmic Birth Matter?It's time to honor that there is joy, love, pleasure, and ecstasy in birth and start asking, how are we going to support people to have that peak transformational experience? In this episode, Debra discusses why it's essential to create an orgasmic birth environment where you feel safe and respected. She encourages you to research your provider's overall rates of interventions in childbirth. Debra delves into why there's a need for change in the birth experience and what you should take into account to create an ambiance that is conducive to relaxation and intimacy. Listen and enjoy!
2022-10-2623 minOrgasmic Birthep. 25 - Preparing for Pregnancy: Becoming Wildly Orgasmic Before BirthOrgasm is not a one-size-fits-all. It's a unique experience for each person. Just as how each person goes through different life stages. In this episode, we are joined by Yanique Bell, a Tantric Intimacy & Empowerment Coach, and Somatic Healer, also known as The Pussy Queen. Yanique deep dives into female sexuality and how the importance of understanding yourself and learning about your anatomy in order to experience orgasm. She's also shared the reason why some women might feel a lack of sensation or pain and the methods to achieve soul-deep love and orgasmic effervescence. Let's dive in! ...
2022-10-1224 minOrgasmic Birthep. 23 - Take Care of Your Body After Birth with Claire EcclestonOur body has been through a lot after childbirth. It is only rightful that we take time to recover and honor it. In this episode, we are joined by Claire Eccleston, a mother of three beautiful children, an experienced registered midwife, a Spinning Babies® approved trainer, and a biodynamic craniosacral therapist. She is passionate about the ancient arts of birth support and began her journey with birth from a bodywork approach. Claire talks about vaginal preparation before childbirth, and what happens to our body after pregnancy. She highlights the importance of understanding and honoring the body and how you an...
2022-09-2829 minOrgasmic Birthep. 21 - Take Charge of Your Labor and Birth with Henci GoerLearning how your body works at the end of pregnancy and during childbirth will help you be in charge and have a positive birth experience. In this episode, we are joined by Henci Goer, Birth Options Expert, Author & Educator who shares how women could prepare for intentional vaginal birth. Henci emphasized the difference between giving birth in a hospital and doing it with a care provider who supports natural childbirth. With the right preparation, you could improve your birthing experience! In this episode: Check out this website https://www.orgasmicbirth.c...
2022-09-1443 minOrgasmic Birthep. 19 - Transform Pain to Power With PleasureWould you rather give birth in a room full of strangers or a place where you feel safe, private, and comfortable? In this episode, Debra discusses how your environment plays a huge role in having a safe and pleasurable birthing experience. She talks about the steps you and your partner could take to increase intimacy, find pleasure in labor, and how exploring and facing your emotions could help you transform your pain into power. In this episode: Check out this website https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/the-big-o/ for a fr...
2022-08-3133 minOrgasmic Birthep. 18 - Be a Goddess for Your Birth with Andrea HausheerBirth can be safe, healthy, and empowering for women. With proper preparation and the right support team, there's a greater chance of achieving orgasmic birth, leaving a wonderful memory for you and your partner. In this episode, Doula Andrea Hausheer discusses how home birth can be a wonderful experience as a mother and how different it is from giving birth at the hospital. Surrounded by proper support, Andrea had orgasmic birth at 42 weeks! Andrea Hausheer is a Doula and coach for couples. She lives in Barcelona, Spain, with her 2 sons- Arlo and Nico. Her partner John is...
2022-08-2439 minOrgasmic Birthep. 11 - Feel it to Heal From it: How to Reawaken Your Sexual Energy After BabyAre you ready to prioritize your happiness and pleasure? In this episode, Debra shares the acronym P.L.E.A.S.U.R.E.S. and how these steps can deepen your connection to your body and sexuality. After birth, it is common for women to feel less sexy and desirable to themselves and others. Our birth story dramatically impacts how we think about ourselves, our self-esteem, our bodies, and our sexuality, so it becomes necessary to unpack and reflect on it. From there, we can take action, understand where we need healing, and embrace the new, sexy you!
2022-07-0637 minOrgasmic Birthep. 7 - Live & Birth Freely and Connect With Your Sexuality with Naoli VinaverWhat does it take to allow ourselves to go into the realms of pleasure during childbirth in order to have a positive experience? In this episode, Naoli Vinaver tackles midwifery techniques and emphasizes the importance of pleasure during childbirth. Listen closely as she describes the physical and emotional signs that labor is progressing.Naolí Vinaver is a Mexican midwife who combines traditional Mexican and contemporary home birth practices, with a profound respect for the physiology of natural birth, having attended over 1700 home births in both Mexico and Brazil. Naolí is a passionate speaker and educator, teaching hundreds of workshops and...
2022-06-0844 minOrgasmic Birthep. 6 - The Journey to Orgasmic Birth: From Pain to Power and PleasureFear can be contagious. Unfortunately, when thinking about giving birth, the common thoughts are fear, pain, and fear of pain… It doesn't have to be that way. Orgasmic birth is the ultimate expression of love and intimacy between a woman and her baby. It can help to create a sense of safety and security for both mother and child and is an essential part of a healthy childbirth experience. Listen in as Debra Pascali-Bonaro tackles how to find sexual satisfaction outside of the bedroom, how to reduce pain during labor, and how to have a more pleasurable experience with yo...
2022-06-0142 minOrgasmic Birthep. 5 - Embrace the Wild of Intimate Birth with Marrit VosAre you ready to welcome change and break away from the stigma surrounding childbirth? In this episode, my guest, Marrit Vos tells her story of how she embraced an intimate and wild birth despite fears and doubts. She describes her experience of labor, which was both empowering and beautiful. Listen in as Marrit Vos discusses her experience as an intimate and wild birth that was perfect for her and how it can happen to women out there too. Marrit is a passionate doula for birth and postpartum as well as a dedicated placenta specialist. She´s...
2022-05-1726 minOrgasmic Birthep. 4 - The Hormones of Love, Sex, and Childbirth with Dr. Sarah BuckleyHormones play a huge part in our bodies and because of this, one of the things we can do is make sure in the early stages of labor, women are as comfortable as possible. How do we ensure that our hormones help to facilitate successful labor and birth? Dr. Sarah Buckley talks about the changes that occur in the brain during labor and birth, how hormones play a role, and how oxytocin levels are highest near the end of labor.Dr. Sarah Buckley is trained as a GP (family physician) with...
2022-05-1733 minOrgasmic Birthep. 3 - From Sexual Orgasm to Orgasmic Births with Renee RodríguezYou'd probably seen enough of people on TV and in movies suffering terrible, difficult deliveries, with plenty of screaming and sobbing (and perhaps a spouse's hand being squeezed, too). As a result, some women fear pregnancy, while others decide not to have children at all! But what if giving birth didn't have to be this way? What if it turned out to be enjoyable? Renee Rodriguez shares her beautiful experience of orgasmic birth and the possibility of this experience could change the way women see childbirth. Another value-bomb episode today. Let's get...
2022-05-1543 minOrgasmic Birthep. 1 - Discover the Secrets to Love, Pleasure, and Intimacy in Childbirth and ParentingWelcome to Orgasmic Birth! This is a podcast about pleasure in birth, parenting, and birthing. The podcast covers topics such as sexuality, taboos, birth trauma, postpartum sex, and more. The host, Debra Pascali Bonaro, is a doula who aims to provide information that will help people have more positive experiences during their births. She offers advice on how to have more enjoyable sexual experiences after giving birth, as well as tips for raising children who are respectful of their bodies and sexuality. In this episode: Lack of good sexual education has led to a...
2022-05-0519 min