Potential analgesic function of the clitoris in pregnant women: A feasibility study.

ABSTRACT: Currently, the clitoris is considered to exist solely for sexual pleasure. This prospective, single-centre pilot study focuses on and evaluates an alternative function of the clitoris; pain relief during pregnancy and childbirth. Conducted between 2020 and 2023 at Rouen University Hospital, France, this feasibility study challenges the assertion of the singular function of the clitoris. The primary aim was to assess the acceptability of an intervention focusing on the potential analgesic function of the clitoris. The secondary aim was to assess pain relief. Pregnant women were offered the option of self-external massage with a vibrating device (OVD) in the clitoral suspensory ligament area for pain relief. Data were collected via a self-schedule for precise use of the method, including pai

SUBMITTER: Bestaux-Brethez MM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12688119 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature