Vaginal steaming is a traditional self-care practice whereby someone sits or kneels over a warm pot of boiled water, gently exposing the entire pelvic region to the rising steam.
The individual may choose to kneel over the source of steam or sit on a designated sauna or seat, specifically designed for this purpose. To enhance the effect of steaming, herbs may be infused in the water to add therapeutic properties.
Steaming also has a dry variation that relies on the use of herbal smoke instead of steam.