How Steam Works

Reflections from the steam box.

1. Steam may improve uterine function by increasing circulation.

Exposure to heat from steam causes vasodilation which increases circulation to the exposed area, as well as the uterine blood vessels that connect to the

9. Steam is low cost and accessible.

Vaginal steam is a therapeutic intervention that requires no special equipment or technology other than the ability to boil water and safely contain it in

10. Steam is enjoyable.

In contrast to how people feel about most treatments from the gynecologist, steam users describe vaginal steaming as soothing, relaxing, and enjoyable. Such feelings increase

2. Steam may increase the efficiency of the natural womb cleanse.

Steaming appears to improve the timeliness and efficiency of the womb’s natural menstrual cleanse, the period. Although the womb should complete this monthly cleanse entirely

3. Steam may reduce susceptibility to infections by draining out irregular discharge.

Steaming appears to clears out irregular discharge that is described as thick, yellow, green or malodorous. Discharge of this nature fosters a hospitable breeding ground

4. Steam may deep clean skin cells clearing impurities and contributing to regeneration of cells.

Steaming helps both external and internal tissue cells to be deeply cleansed and drained, resulting in the reduction or elimination of swollen or inflamed bumps,

5. Steam may be an effective topical and local treatment for lower and upper reproductive organs.

Vaginal Steam directly reaches the external perineum, vaginal canal, the bottom of the cervix, and possibly the uterus cavity. This quality makes steaming a useful

6. Steam may increase qi flow.

Vaginal Steam stimulates a meridian point named conception vessel 1 that is located where three of the most powerful yin channels converge on the body

7. Steam may be a method of herb administration.

Vaginal steam may be a method of herb administration because of how permeable the vaginal mucus membrane is and how vaginal blood vessels connect to

8. Steam may trigger oxytocin release by stimulating triggers that communicate with the brain.

Studies have shown that vaginal touch triggers the brain to release oxytocin. If steam is setting off this trigger then that would explain reports by

Why Does Vaginal Steam Work as a Therapy?

1. Steam may improve uterine function by increasing circulation. 2. Steam may increase the efficiency of the womb’s natural monthly cleanse known as menstruation. 3.

Why Does Vaginal Steaming Sometimes Not Work?

Vaginal steaming may seem ineffective in some cases due to a misunderstanding of how to interpret efficacy. Some users initially experience an increase in irregular