Cordelia is back to give us some sex education about Yoni Steaming!
Greetings, heathens!
Today we’re going to dive into the world of yoni steaming (v-steaming/vaginal steaming). Men, I encourage you to stay and learn a thing or two about taking care of a hooha. Now, I’m all about a spa day but I’ve never considered giving my V one aside from the typical shave and wash. Like my interest in the balloon fetish, this all started with a video. A lot of you may have heard about this when Gwyneth Paltrow made a post about it on her website.
So, let’s dive in, shall we?
tread carefully!
Because vagina’s are self cleaning, it’s typically strongly discouraged to douche/really wash the V. Doing so can actually cause harm. The vagina is super sensitive and the more you try to clean your vagina and vulva, the more harm you can potentially cause. That said, if you have super sensitive skin or your prone to allergic reactions, yoni steaming may not be for you. Keep in mind, your V is way, way more sensitive than other spots on your body.
Yoni steaming is considering to be a detox or cleansing method and some OBYGN’s recommend it while others caution against it. Really, it seems to be a listen to your body sort of deal. A lot of V-steaming spas are actually run by licensed/practicing gynecologists.
What is Yoni Steaming and what are the benefits?
some education about yoni.
Yoni Steaming (also known as Chai-york) is an ancient Korean beauty ritual where it is believed the steaming stimulates the hormones. A couple of things they believe it helps regulate are menstrual cycles, digestive issues, chronic pain/nervous system issues and general uterine maintenance. I find this particularly interesting because I not only deal with Chronic Pain Syndrome but also have Ovarian Cysts with Endometriosis suspected.
While I haven’t been able to find any peer reviewed studies, some people are claiming the v-steaming will help with stress, depression, hemorrhoids, infections, headaches, and chronic fatigue. A couple of reviewers also mentioned have increased arousal after leaving their steaming appointment. This is not in any way, shape or form meant to replace seeing your regular doctor whether that’s your OBGYN or primary care physician.
Everything around us from smells, location, temperature, and even food changes our thoughts and actions. When seducing your dream lover, it may be beneficial to think of all these things, to paint a scene that is both comfortable and aesthetically pleasing for the one you look to impress.
How much? how long?
A steaming session can last anywhere from 20 to 60 minutes. A female sits over a steaming pot or they’re laid onto a bed and the steaming machine is tunneled toward her open legs. It incredibly important to keep a fair distance away to prevent steam burns.
The steam typically contains mugwort and wormwood herbs (One is an anti-bacterial and the other is an anti-fungal) for the most common herbs. Some places will add rosemary, basil, lavender, chamomile, calendula, or oregano as well but most stick with just the two original or allow you to pick and choose.
It’s important, before you book your steaming session, to ASK what herbs are being used and do your own research on them and their benefits. It also helps to know because of allergies.
the experts say…
According to Dr. Suzanne Gilber-lenZ (Women’s care specialist at Beverly Hill’s Medical group) vaginal steaming is a good thing because it allows heat, helps promote blood circulation and helps promote the immune system. There are even some reports about vaginal steaming helping with conception with infertility issues after five or more visits.
A typical steaming session will cost anywhere from $100-200 USD. There were several “at home” instructions I stumbled across on the web but honestly, this is one thing I would leave to the professionals.
an adventure to come!
While I haven’t tried this and it’s not on my immediate list of things to do, it’s something to look into for sure. I suggest talking to your OB first and foremost but if they’re on board, look for a spa in your area that does it and give it a go! I’d love to get opinions from those that have done it! Also, while you’re looking for spas, do your research. Make sure they’re reputable and know what they’re doing. The safe ones have gyno’s on staff!
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