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Do you believe orgasms can bring on labor pains?
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Yes: During orgasms you release the hormone ocyticin that is the same hormone we use to induce labor. Hope this helps.
Answered 3/13/2014
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Yes: In fact, in france, nipple stimulation is frequently used to try to induce labor. Nipple stimulation tends to cause uterine contractions similar to an orgasm.
Answered 2/6/2016
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