Pelvic health expert issues warning against vaginal steaming which can cause burns and explains how to prevent a prolapse
A PELVIC health expert has issued a stark warning against vaginal steaming as women are giving themselves severe burns by trying out the ‘revitalising’ treatment.
Stephanie Taylor, managing director of Kegel8, a company specialising in pelvic toning, explained there was no medical benefit to steaming your genitals, also called a yoni steam or V-steam.
“’Detoxifying’ your vagina isn’t a thing and it certainly won’t cure a prolapse or other intimate health problems.”
The controversial V-steam soared in popularity after Gwyneth Paltrow wrote about the treatment on her lifestyle website, Goop.
A range of Yoni steams are available to buy online, and claim to alleviate a range of symptoms from cramps to fertility.
One for a steam kit with herbs says: “This women’s treatment gently and effectively cleanses, tones and revitalizes a woman’s center, providing a benefits from reduced menstrual cramps to increased fertility.”
Despite the claims, multiple health professionals have dismissed V-steaming as giving no medical benefits.
Meanwhile we recently revealed a vagina spa is coming to the UK.
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