What is vaginal steaming

If you google “how to vaginal steam” or “how to yoni steam” or “what is vaginal steaming” you willl simply get a bombardment of posts from newspaper articles on the perils of vaginal steaming. This is in fact simply because informed is best. When we steam our vaginas we should be doing so under a peristeam practitioner. Someone who can facilitate these sessions giving you the blend you need while sharing how to steam safely.

In fact vaginal is a sacred honouring of your body. In order to honour yoni steaming we should honour all that it brings.

Where did it come from?

This isn’t something new from Goop, this is an ancient technique utilised across the whole world. Thank YOU to those who continued the tradition passing it down from generation to generation. Honouring those who have kept this magic alive. Not only does it allow for a upper connection to us as feminine beings but it has such incredible effects on us including:

-for our fertility

-for cycle care for our bleeds

-for postpartum care

-for regular feminine self-care

I have researched vaginal steaming and cultural appropriation. In fact, vaginal steaming has a root in the UK where steaming can be found as a ‘smelly remedy’ for womb fumigation. You can peruse Steamy Chick’s world map for more information on all things vaginal steaming history.

What is it?

A yoni steam session is a physical, emotional, mental and spiritual approach to feminine care. A pot of herbs are steeped for a few minutes while you prep for the session. These herbs are then placed under a stool or chair. You can even steam without a chair but with guidance on this. You simply take time to be with yourself and in your body over the herbs. Breathing into your being and allowing the steam to enter into your womb space. The amount of time you steam for depends on your cycle. You would then take time to be post steaming session. The steam opens the tissues and allows for blood flow to increase into the pelvic bowl.

How often do you do it?

This again depends on what a practitioner would recommend. For some beings it would be recommended that you steam once a week or for others 3x leading up to their period. In regards to when you would steam post period this again would be guided.

Where do you do it?

Steaming is a ceremony and should be treated as such. As you allow yourself to be in ceremony with the steam while acknowledging mother earth’s herbs, find yourself in a safe held space. A space that allows you to feel as though you are being held in the belly of gaia. This could be in a corner draped with fairy lights or a yoga room dedicated to all you do for yourself. Perhaps it is a sectioned off area in your lounge where a curtain drapes between you and real life.

Why do it?

Steaming your vagina is subtle but boasts many health benefits. It allows for beings to connect with the inner temple and wisdom of their bodies while supporting the pelvic bowl for anything from sexual healing to cleansing of the space.

What are the specific benefits?

Physical

To cleanse the womb space of residue which can build-up
To support with scar tissue healing
Super helpful for those with fibroids, cysts
Toning and healing of the reproductive system
Fertility support for conception and creativity
To shorten or elongate cycles
Support with peri-menopausal symptoms which may be arising
To aid with detoxing the belly area for digestive difficulties
To allow toxins to be removed and flow through the cervix freely
To soothe the nervous system

Emotional/mental/Spiritual

To allow for connection to the womb space
For connection with ancestral imprints within the womb
Allow for sexual energy to flow
To work with unmet emotions which may be lying within the pelvic bowl
Aid with sleep issues.
Deepening the honouring of yourself for loving yourself

Post vaginal massage- what can I expect?

There may be a sense of deep relaxation as the steam soothes your nervous system and all that is present. You may feel the need to sleep. Vaginal discharge is incredibly important- it’s a sign of your fertile health (this ain’t just for making babies hunz) so you may find a beautiful increase in vaginal discharge. There may be heightened sexual libido or sexual sensation. If there is any scar tissue you may find it softens this. Prevents and treats ingrowing hairs. It can aid with balancing emotions. Improves circulation. Vaginal steaming can even help tighten and lift the vagina itself.

Can anyone steam their vaginas?

There are some hard contraindications for vaginal steaming. Not everyone can steam their vaginas and not everyone can steam with the same herbs or in the same way.

pregnant
trying to conceive post ovulation
spotting or on your period
Two cycles per month in the last 3 months
Those with certain contraceptions for example tubal coagulation (IUDs are OK but guidance is needed).
Not cleared post surgery

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