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Bilateral Pelvic Oscillation Technique (BPOT) by Jacob Fleming

A Novel Protocol for Autonomic Reset and Proposed Androgenic Pathway Activation

Abstract

This paper describes a novel somatic technique combining bilateral pelvic muscle engagement, rhythmic oscillation, contralateral motor patterning, and cognitive-emotional pairing, followed by a completion protocol involving thermal cycling and purge. Preliminary self-experimentation (n=1) suggests the technique may facilitate autonomic state shifts and subjective increases in androgenic signalling. The proposed mechanism involves bilateral stimulation of freeze-associated musculature (psoas, pelvic floor), combined with alternating activation patterns that may influence neuroendocrine cascades. Further investigation is warranted.

Background

Bilateral stimulation is established in trauma processing (Shapiro, 2001). The psoas and pelvic floor are documented repositories of freeze-state tension (Levine, 2010). Rhythmic alternating movement influences autonomic tone (Porges, 2011). This technique combines these elements with a cognitive pairing component and a novel "spiral switch" pattern, followed by thermal cycling and purge for full completion.

Phase 1: Activation

This phase is performed lying on your back. It builds energy and prepares the system for discharge.

Step 1
Pelvic Oscillation

Lie on your back. Alternately raise each gluteal muscle off the ground in a rhythmic rocking motion. Approximate tempo: 100 BPM. Visualise a pendulum swinging left to right to establish rhythm.

Step 2
Cognitive-Emotional Pairing

Pair each side with a cognitive load:

Left elevation: Shadow content (threat-associated word — e.g., "death," "failure," "sick," or an insult someone called you)

Right elevation: Ideal content (resource-associated word — e.g., "health," "God," "strength," "family")

This mirrors EMDR's bilateral processing of traumatic and adaptive cognitions.

Step 3
Ipsilateral Finger Tapping

Add index finger tapping on the ground, same side as raised glute (left-left, right-right). This maintains bilateral synchrony across upper and lower body.

Step 4
Contralateral Switch (Spiral Pattern)

When you feel a subjective "plateau" or stuckness, switch to contralateral tapping — left glute elevation paired with right finger tap and vice versa.

This creates a cross-body spiral activation pattern. This switch appears to be what triggers nausea and the urge to purge.

Step 5
Allow Energy Ascension

Maintain the rhythm. Subjective reports indicate energy sensation rising along the spinal axis toward the cranium. Hold the pattern and let it build.

Step 6
Initial Discharge

Involuntary responses may occur: head oscillation (shaking side to side), leg tremoring, burping, nausea. Large spinal spasms and tension releases are encouraged to be resolved. These are interpreted as somatic discharge markers.

When energy is building strongly and you feel the need to move, transition to Phase 2.

Phase 2: Completion Protocol

This phase completes the discharge. It is performed in the shower. The full breakthrough requires this phase.

Step 7
Transition to Shower

Move to the shower. Sit down with legs extended in front of you. Allow any leg tremoring to continue — do not suppress it. A lot of the freeze energy lives in the legs and hips.

Step 8
Continue Technique Seated

Continue running the bilateral technique while seated — the glute rocking, finger tapping, and spiral switch. This intensifies the nausea/burping response.

Step 9
Thermal Cycling

Use hot and cold water to keep energy moving:

Cold: When energy feels stuck — creates contraction, sympathetic activation

Hot: To release and expand — parasympathetic activation

Cycle as needed. This keeps the energy ascending and prevents stagnation.

Step 10
The Purge

When nausea builds sufficiently, allow or induce vomiting. Do not force beyond what feels right.

Proposed Mechanism

The technique may influence the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis through several pathways:

Pelvic Blood Flow Rhythmic gluteal engagement increases circulation to pelvic organs including testes
Psoas Release Bilateral activation releases chronic tension in psoas major/minor, associated with freeze states
Cortisol Modulation Autonomic shift from sympathetic/dorsal vagal to ventral vagal may reduce cortisol, removing suppression of testosterone pathway
5-Alpha Reductase Activation (Proposed) Bilateral oscillation with cognitive pairing may stimulate progesterone (left) and testosterone (right) pathways, facilitating conversion to DHT via 5AR enzyme. This mechanism is unverified.
Bilateral Integration Cross-body spiral pattern may facilitate hemispheric integration similar to EMDR, processing stored threat responses
Vagal Purge Nausea and vomiting during intense somatic processing are documented markers of autonomic reset (Levine, 2010). The purge appears to clear something specific from the gut — possibly related to the gut-brain axis dysfunction documented in PFS

Preliminary Observations (n=1)

Initial Breakthrough

Massive spinal spasm and tension release after phase 1 completion. Vomiting occurring after phase 2 completion. Within 48 hours — subjective resolution of all PFS symptoms. Physical changes: normalisation of genital tissue texture, testicular size, cognitive clarity, skin texture. Brain fog and syndrome induced fatigue levels resolved.

Usage Notes

Important

The technique alone (Phase 1) appears to produce activations and smaller releases. The full breakthrough required the complete protocol including shower, thermal cycling, and purge. It is unknown whether the purge is a one-time "break the seal" event or requires periodic repetition. You may feel worse immediately after — allow time for integration before assessing results.

Foundation work: The developer of this technique had extensive prior preparation (sobriety, trauma release work, consciousness mechanical understandings). Whether the technique works without this foundation is untested.

Limitations

Single subject (n=1): Self-reported outcomes from a single practitioner.

Proposed hormonal mechanism unverified: No bloodwork has confirmed hormonal changes.

Influence of prior preparation unknown: The subject had extensive prior work (sobriety, trauma release, retention). Whether the technique works without this foundation is untested.

Replicability in naive subjects untested: Further case reports required.

Conclusion

The Bilateral Pelvic Oscillation Technique with Completion Protocol represents a novel combination of established somatic and bilateral stimulation methods with thermal cycling and purge. Preliminary results suggest potential for autonomic reset and possible androgenic pathway activation. The technique is low-risk, non-invasive, and teachable.

Controlled investigation with hormonal markers and broader subject testing is warranted. If you try this protocol, report your results.

References

Levine, P.A. (2010). In an Unspoken Voice: How the Body Releases Trauma. North Atlantic Books.

Porges, S.W. (2011). The Polyvagal Theory. W.W. Norton.

Shapiro, F. (2001). Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (2nd ed.). Guilford Press.

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