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#Vaginalsteaming is a practice that involves a woman sitting over hot liquid (typically containing herbs) in an effort to cleanse/revitalize the vagina. Some suggested benefits are regulation of menses, stabilizing of hormones, improved cramping, treatment of discharge/odor, increased libido, decreased depression, & improved male partner pleasure. What doesn’t add up: – How this steam would …
“Yoni” is an ancient Indian word used for the female genitalia that means “sacred space.” Yoni Eggs are polished stones (usually made of quartz or jade) that are meant to be inserted into the vagina for a number of purposes. They are touted as a tool for kegel exercises, and a way to maintain vaginal …
After researching several of the top brands in organic tampons, I’ve reached the following conclusions.Are organic cotton tampons healthier? Not exactly. There is no evidence that shows any difference in toxic shock syndrome, other vaginal infections, or menstrual cramps. Do they work just as well as the originals? No, they likely do not. The synthetic …
One of the most feared parts of the GYN visit is the speculum exam. A speculum is a device that is inserted into the vagina and then opened to allow for visualization of the upper vagina or cervix. One of its most unnerving features, is the ominous series of clicks that can be heard as …
With the holidays coming up, I wanted to touch on some important travel safety for pregnant women. There is no expectation that pregnancy should require you to miss out on the holiday festivities, but understanding preparation and prevention tips can help keep your holidays happy and healthy. Let’s start by highlighting that 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 …
As we continue to practice social distancing, I wanted to create a checklist of items to stock up on to optimize reproductive and menstrual health while at home. For those trying for pregnancy: 1.) Prenatal vitamins. Start taking these now. While fertility treatments (such as egg retrievals and IVF) have been …