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What exactly about sex is it that can kik start labour? Is it the sperm? Hormones?
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Sweet thanks
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The sperm can soften cervix and orgasm releases the hormone oxytocin (natural form of pitocin), which can start contractions.
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The sperm can soften the cervix and the orgasm can bring on contractions :) x
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I heard the sperm!
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