Is orgasmic birth the key to unlocking innate wisdom, pleasure, and possibility? My guest today is Jenny Koos, aka Vulverine, and her husband Lovemark Boadu, both based in Sweden. Jenny is an author and speaker on fertility awareness and women’s health and teaches Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioners at Justisse College International. She and Lovemark, musician, rapper, and producer met in the summer of 2021.
In this episode, they share their birth story and how they became familiar with the concept of orgasmic birth. Jenny shares her experience during this her second labor, the extraordinary circumstances that didn’t permit the birth age had wanted, and how they were able to overcome the difficulties by focusing on love and joy. Tune in and find out the power of the oxytocin connection!
In this episode:
The Best-Kept Secret! The connection Vulverine felt with Lovemark during their pregnancy and birth, and how that helped them through difficult times Why Vulverine & Lovemark decided to keep their baby despite the risk of her having a rare condition Preparing for birth by drenching their baby in oxytocin and dancing to music Key Takeaways:
An orgasmic birth is a path to healing and connection Zoom in on the moment and be present to have a successful and unique childbirth Love is very important during childbirth and should be shown in various ways Childbirth is a powerful, intense experience that can be overwhelming if not properly prepared for Oftentimes we don't connect birth to our sexuality and understand the fullness of female sexuality and what our bodies can do Midwives can really help to have a positive and empowering birth experience Tweetable Quotes:
“Be aware of what's going on. As a man, you will never know how it feels to be pregnant, so put your ego aside and just listen, for the woman's sake and your own.” - Lovemark Boadu
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