Revealed, how HALF of women feel sexually aroused while breastfeeding

RESEARCH revealed up to 50 per cent of women have experienced sexual arousal
while breastfeeding - and eight per cent admitted to having orgasms.

According to Fusion, the new study found that between 33 and 50 per cent of
women have felt aroused while nursing their child.

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And while this information will make many feel uncomfortable, Mary Jo
Podgurski, a nurse and childbirth educator, explained: “It’s not a woman’s
choice, it’s how we are wired.”

Two chemicals are released during breastfeeding - prolactin, which stimulates
milk production, and the "feel good" hormone oxytocin, which
causes the uterus to contract.

According to a 2006 Dutch study of 153 mums, eight per cent of women have
experienced an orgasm during breastfeeding.

This is because during an orgasm, like breastfeeding, oxytocin is released and
the uterus also contracts.

Nipple stimulation, uterine contractions and hormones can cause feelings of
arousal but it doesn't mean mums are being turned on by their babies.

"You’re just pushing certain buttons,” said Mary.

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An analysis of 59 women revealed at least a quarter of those who reported
arousal during breastfeeding felt guilty but it's a topic that needs to be
discussed.