What is it? Yoni/Vaginal-Steaming is an ‘alternative’ health treatment used to boost vaginal and overall reproductive health. This practice utilizes steam infused with organic herbs such as rosemary, yarrow, basil, calendula, and lavender to boost wellness. The steam is used to relax and open the pores of the vagina and vulvar skin so that the herbs can more easily absorb into the skin and uterus; resulting in natural medicinal benefits.
Although v-steaming has gained popularity in recent years, and was even named the most popular beauty trend of 2019, the practice has been ongoing for hundreds for years across many cultures around the globe.The benefits of yoni/vaginal steaming may include: alleviation of menstrual and menopausal symptoms, reduce vaginal dryness, treat/reduce occurrence of yeast infections, increase in fertility, and even aid in healing after birth. V-steaming has also been used to alleviate stress, hemorrhoids, fatigue, and headaches as well as other cosmetic benefits. V-steaming should be conducted under supervision of a trained and experienced steamer/herbalist.
No matter your personal reasons for V-steaming, it is important to ensure the highest quality of products and services. Cosmetics ingredients matter, especially if they are to be absorbed into sensitive regions of the body. Keep in mind that vagina is a self cleaning and regulating system when functioning effectively, and steaming results vary from person-to person. Be sure to discuss with your doctor if serious concerns arise before or after a steams session. The current data on the effectiveness and benefits of v-steaming are very limited, nevertheless, yoni-steaming would a great opportunity to know your body more intimately while enjoying some me-time. Black-owned yoni-steaming services include – yoni blossoms, Bellies To Babies Holistic, and Holistic Heights.