Midwives have reported that orgasms happen in about .3 percent of childbirths. A psychologist and his colleagues agree that it’s possible and could help alleviate some of the pain.

People like to call a lot of pleasurable things orgasmic – like great food, for example.

Chances are you’ve never heard someone say that about childbirth, yet some midwives reported that orgasms happen about .3 percent of the time.

A psychologist and his colleagues agree that it’s possible given both the involvement of and proximity to sexual organs.

The birthing process itself also produces many of the same chemicals and reactions that sexual arousal does.

In some cases women reported that it made contractions pleasurable.

The psychologist and his team theorize that because orgasms reduce sensitivity to pain, they could make childbirth less unpleasant.

Midwives and documentarians have begun to explore the phenomenon as an option for birthing therapies.

Trends already gaining ground are water births and hypnosis.

It’s said that being immersed in a birthing tub alleviates the extra pressure gravity can put on the body, resulting in a greater ability to relax.

Hypnosis is also said to help create a peaceful environment both during the pregnancy and in the birthing room.