Some info behind Yoni steaming.

      V-Steaming originates from Africa (Mozambique, South Africa), Asia (Indonesia, Thailand), and Central America. Vaginal steaming is praised as an ancient Korean treatment for reproductive organ ailments & entails other benefits. Improving fertility and sexual pleasure.          One of the ways women practice vaginal care, is by vaginal steaming. By sitting over over warm water, in which herbs and/or oils are placed, to create steam/smoke. V-steaming is an overall health practice in which women allow the warmth of herbal-infused steam into the vagina. Also known as "yoni" "chaiyok" or "bajo" steaming, it is a powerful ancient remedy that has been used for centuries. Yoni is a word meaning "vagina", "womb", "goddess" or "origin of life" and the steaming is intended to support just that of a woman.          The process may seem unusual at first but fact of the matter is that for many years, women shared this among one another, promoting healing, nourishing, cleansing and loving their bodies.

Many of the herbs that Idyll Steam use in our steam blends, have medical properties, as well as culinary use, and many of which carry remarkable health benefits.

     By boiling these blends and sitting over it, allows the steam from the herbal infused water to rise into the vagina, which assists in fighting against bad bacteria and infections, or enhance sexual desires, improve blood circulation (depending on the blend) and more.

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What are some benefits of Yoni Steaming?

      Vaginal steaming is known for reducing menstrual symptoms, such as bloating, cramping, exhaustion, and heavy bleeding. It also assists in, increasing energy and reducing fatigue.

      The herbal infused water has such an effect on the uterus, it helps with the clearing of "encrusted" material, left behind from previous periods and/or childbirth. It also assists in boosting sexual desires, fertility, and assists with the absence of periods.  

     Ultimately this means, if you suffer from bad cramping/ heavy bleeding, infertility, absence of a period, infections, vaginal dryness, vaginal discharge & more..., your following period will be much lighter and more pleasant. Desired herbs will promote proper blood circulation and your sexual desires will rise. 

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What should I use to steam?​

Steaming should be done using a glass or stainless steel basin, as toxins from a plastic basin can get into the water.

You want to ensure the water is at a comfortable warmth. you don't want the water to be too hot as it may burn you, and increase the risk of vaginal yeast infection.

A floor length sheet/blanket should be used to cover, ensuring the steam is trapped in.

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When should I steam?

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Vaginal steaming should be done anytime before and anytime after your menstrual cycle.

Steaming is not recommended if you are pregnant, on your period or have an Intrauterine Device (IUD)

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How often should I steam ?

 

V-steaming should be done 2-3 times a month, to maintain a healthy balance.

You do not want to steam too often, as consistent exposure to moisture in the vagina can begin to build yeast, increase the risk of infection.