Vaginal steaming involves exposing the vagina to steam to cleanse it and enhance its health. Other names for the practice include V-steaming or yoni steaming.
The practice has recently made the news due to celebrity reports that tout a variety of benefits, ranging from relieving period discomfort to improving fertility.
However, there is not any scientific evidence to prove that vaginal steaming works. No research studies have tested vaginal steaming or its benefits.
There are also a lot of dangers involved in vaginal steaming, especially burning very delicate tissues.
How does vaginal steaming work?
Vaginal steaming involves sitting over a steaming pot of water that often contains added herbs. Possible herbs may include basil, mugwort, rosemary, and wormwood.
People who practice vaginal steaming believe the herbs can penetrate vaginal tissues and offer a variety of benefits.
Some people try vaginal steaming at home, but it is also available at spas. The treatment typically lasts between 20 and 45 minutes.
Potential benefits
Some people believe vaginal steaming offers many health benefits and have called the practice a “facial” for the vagina.
Some of the reported benefits of vaginal steaming include:
- reducing menstrual symptoms, such as bloating, cramps, exhaustion, and heavy bleeding
- boosting fertility
- promoting healing after childbirth
- reducing stress
- treating hemorrhoids
- increasing energy and reducing fatigue
- treating headaches
Currently, there are no scientific studies that prove these purported benefits. However, some people say it works by enhancing blood flow to the vaginal tissues, which can promote healing.
Published by medicalnewstoday.com