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POPSIs there such a thing as an ‘orgasmic birth’? Taboos around sexuality and motherhood mean many are afraid to say if they’ve had such an experience – fearing they may be seen as abusive or exploitative of their baby. Mothers are expected to be pure, not lustful creatures (which is why so many women experience post-birth sex problems). That said, most women who have orgasmic experiences during labour and birth often describe intensely pleasurable physical sensations that are far more than sexual.