Vaginal steam baths, popularly dubbed the V-steam baths, aim to cleanse, detox and tone up your vaginal lips, vaginal walls, cervix and uterus. You sit over a pot or bowl of herbal infused steam that rises into the vagina.
Although vaginal steaming became popular in the recent years and is now being offered by some more progressive spas and holistic health clinics, this treatment is no novice to the world of health and beauty. It has been known for centuries in Central and South America as ‘bajos’, and as ‘chai-yok’ in Korea. While there is still no scientific evidence to support V-steam benefits, this age-old technique has been widely used by Korean women as stress and infertility remedy. It is now being rediscovered once again.
Health benefits of V-steam baths
Vaginal steaming is supposed to help in the treatment of the following conditions and problems according to traditional medicine:
- Bladder and yeast infections
- Vaginal cysts
- Hemorrhoids
- Infertility
- Irregular and painful periods
- Uterine fibroids
- Perennial tears
- Scarring from caesarian section
- Recovery from hysterectomies and laparoscopies
Similar to other forms of steaming, vaginal steaming too helps with stress and anxiety reduction. If you just think about how you feel after taking a soothing herbal sauna, this last benefit rings true.
There is no hard scientific evidence to support the use of vaginal steam baths, yet many holistic and western practitioners are sympathetic to the practice. It is based on natural principles and it is now up to you to decide for yourself if it is something that you would like to try and could work for you. It requires a bit of an open-mind, and then you’ll have your own experience to trust.
How does vaginal steaming work?
Vaginal steaming increases blood circulation to the pelvis, bringing more oxygen to this part of the body and relaxing pelvic floor muscles. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), it helps with the symptoms of coldness and stagnation in the body.
If you live in a vicinity of a spa that keeps up to date with the latest trends, you can try a vaginal steam bath there. Alternatively, you can do a DIY version at home, which will give you more privacy and will also save you some money. Watch video for more In http://youtu.be/orniiVnjW_Y
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