Doula Creates Vaginal Steam Haven for Richmond Community
Author: Steamy Chick Published: Dec 10, 2018 Aqiylah Collins of Richmond, Virginia offers vaginal steam services at her wellness center. A doula and reiki practitioner,…
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L.A. Musician Integrates Sound Vibration with Vaginal Steam
Author: Steamy Chick Published: June 4, 2019 Colleen Lovejoy is the twin sister of Keli Garza, founder of SteamyChick, and has been working behind the…
Midwife Weighs in on Chrissy Tiegen’s Viral Instagram Post Doing a Postpartum Vaginal Steam
Author: Steamy Chick Published: July 12, 2018 On June 18th, supermodel Chrissy Tiegen posted an instagram photo of her postpartum self-care routine for her 18M+…
Is Vaginal Steaming Beneficial? Let’s Look at the Numbers
Author: Steamy Chick Published: January 16, 2020 Last year over one hundred women shared their steam stories in the Pelvic Steam Testimonial Database — a…
9 Reasons Postmenopausal Women Love Vaginal Steaming
Author: Steamy Chick Published: July 1, 2017 Vaginal steaming is an ancient practice that has been used since the beginning of time. Although steaming was…
OB/GYN Shoots Down Top 8 Arguments Against Vaginal Steaming
Author: Steamy Chick Published: April 27, 2020 Dr. Laurena White is an OB/GYN with a specialization in reproductive endocrinology and acupuncture. Founder of the Eudamonia…
Vaginal Steaming After Birth Is the Time-Honored Standard for Postpartum Care
Author: Steamy Chick Published: October 5, 2017 Vaginal steaming–an ancient women’s health practice that involves sitting over warm steaming herbs–is found in many places throughout…
The Science of Healing Sexual Trauma with Vaginal Steam
Author: Steamy Chick Published: August 31, 2017 In Redondo Beach, California the Women’s True Healing Center has a unique service for survivors of sexual abuse.…
Case Studies Show that Vaginal Steaming After Miscarriage May Speed Up Recovery
Author: Steamy Chick Published: August 4, 2017 We’ve all seen the Hollywood film portrayal. A pregnant woman has a sharp pain and then is rushed…
The Do’s and Don’ts of Vaginal Steaming
Author: Steamy Chick Published: August 11, 2017 Vaginal steaming–a universal practice women have used since ancient times–is proving to be a worthy gynecological self-care tool.…
5 Daily Activities That Can Cause Burns Other Than Vaginal Steaming
Author: Devin Grindrod Published: August 14, 2019 Working with heat is nothing new for humans. It has been done for thousands of years ever since…
Vaginal Steam Common Misconception #1: Steaming caused me to get a yeast infection
Many people know they have a yeast infection when they see white, clumpy discharge. When this discharge appears after vaginal steaming, users might mistakenly believe…
Vaginal Steam Common Misconception #2: Steaming caused my bacterial vaginosis to get worse
Green, malodorous discharge is often the telltale sign of bacterial vaginosis (BV). When this discharge appears after vaginal steaming, users might mistakenly believe that steaming…
Different Kinds of Steam Practitioners And How Their Training Varies
CULTURAL/FOLK STEAM PRACTITIONERS The first type of practitioners are cultural or folk steam practitioners such as birthworkers, herbalists, bush doctors or medicine women. Most commonly,…
Learning About Vaginal Steam Herb Formulas
It is common to add herbs to a vaginal steam session. There are four main steam herb formulas. By design all herbal formulas are likely…
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…
Which Steam Setup Do I Need? Heater Versus No-Heater Steam Setup
The no-heater (mild) steam setup is where there is not a heat source underneath the steam pot. It will deliver the best results for the…
Why Isn’t Vaginal Steaming Standard Practice in Modern Gynecology?
Before the rise of modern Western gynecology in the 1800s, vaginal steaming was one of the main methods of treatment for female reproductive health. People…
How Long Should My Steam Session Be?
The duration of your steam session depends on a number of factors. Steaming is very therapeutic and some people only need to steam for 10…
Benefits of Pelvic Steam for Birth Control
Steaming is recommended on a weekly basis while using intrauterine devices (IUDs), hormonal birth control pill and Depo-Provera (contraception injections). Vaginal steaming may be useful…
What Is a Steam Cloak and Should I Use One?
In general, it is beneficial to cover with a cloak during a steam session. Cloaking is a good way to stay warm while steaming and…
Benefits of Pelvic Steam for Postmenopause
Vaginal steaming may be used after menopause. Steam users report relief of vaginal dryness, vaginal atrophy, phantom period symptoms, low libido and poor sleep. Postmenopausal…
Common Situations Where People May Wonder if It Is Okay to Vaginal Steam
Vaginal steaming is allowed in the following situations but may require a modified steam setup. While using an intrauterine device (IUD), hormonal birth control, Depo-Provera…
Benefits of Pelvic Steam for Postpartum Recovery
The most common and universal use of vaginal steaming around the world is for postpartum recovery. A trial study called the Fourth Trimester Vaginal Steam…
Systematic Review of Herbal Medicine Fumigation Treatment for Mycotic Vaginitis (Candida Vaginitis)
In 2018, researchers from Pusan National University’s Department of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology did a systematic review of the effects of vaginal steaming as a…
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.…
Benefits of Pelvic Steam for Fertility
Steaming is recommended prior to conception regularly for one year, in order to ensure that the womb is healthy and ready to conceive. Optimal conception…
Pelvic Steam Testimonial Database
The Pelvic Steam Testimonial Database was created by the Peristeam Hydrotherapy Institute as a place for steam users to share their testimonials. The database is…
Applications and Therapeutic Actions of Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Women with Genital Infection
In 2014, the Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine along with the Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine published a paper to explore complementary and alternative…
Is There Any Evidence that Vaginal Steaming Works?
Although vaginal steaming has not been extensively studied by medical science, there is growing evidence to suggest that it may be a beneficial practice for…
Steam Schedule: How Often Should I Steam?
For best results with the vaginal steaming, it is recommended to steam weekly and/or three times before and three times after your period. For best…
Steam Alternative: Do an Herbal Soak Instead
Herbal soaking may be a good practice if someone is currently contraindicated to steam due to a burning itch. It is also good practice to…
Labor
Definition: Although pelvic steaming is contraindicated during pregnancy, a very mild modified version of steaming can be used safely for labor preparation starting at 38…
Pregnancy Loss
Definition: Pregnancy loss is when a pregnancy ends before the full term and the baby does not survive. During pregnancy loss there is a natural…
Dampness
Definition: Dampness is an imbalance where the uterus has excess mucus buildup. The excess mucus may just drain out as irregular discharge or it may…
Excess Heat
Definition: Excess heat is an imbalance where the internal body climate has too much heat in it. This may be an imbalance that happens in…
Dryness
Definition: Dryness is an imbalance where the internal body climate is dehydrated and dry.The body does not have enough fluids which impacts the kidneys (since…
Menarche
Definition: Menarche is when menstruation starts. On average it occurs at the age of 13 though this age varies per person.Menarche is a sign of…
PH13: Vaginal Steaming and Sex
Advanced steamcare plans for alleviating pain during sex, dealing with sex-related infections, Plan B steam plans when contraception fails and sexual …
Catalogue
Evidence Based, Professionally Approved, Safety Driven Level 1: Peristeam Facilitator Certification, PFc The Peristeam Facilitator certification is designed for a person who facilitates vaginal steam…
