Social media has made it easier to speak about health and healthy living with regular people. There are some healthy living ideas that spread wide in a short amount of time. One of these items is vaginal steaming. Vaginal steaming entails boiling water and adding natural oils and herbs to encourage womb and vaginal health. Vaginal steaming has been used by some cultures as a practice and is available in some spas for women to enjoy. Women are also beginning to do vaginal steaming at home, with the help of others via social media. If you want to make sure that you are able to perform vaginal steaming healthily, the first person that you should speak with is your gynecologist. 

What products are harmful?

One of the things that you want to ask about vaginal steaming before performing the practice is what type of products are ok and what types of products are harmful. If you have allergies, there may be products that can exacerbate this allergy. Though you can look up vaginal steaming recipes online, it is important to check to make sure that none of the products you plan to use will be overbearing for your particular system and detrimental to your health. 

Will my pH be ok?

If you are on certain medications or if you are experiencing vaginal or reproductive issues, steaming may not be a good idea for you. It may be possible for the ingredients in vaginal steaming to change your pH, especially if you utilize strong essential oils. Ask your gynecologist about your personal vaginal pH and if steaming essential oils or herbs may cause any negative changes. If you have the green light, you may be able to steam safely and keep your vagina and uterus healthy.

How often is ok for me?

Vaginal steaming can be ok in some conditions and not ok in others. The number of times that you steam per month can be healthy or can turn out to the too overwhelming for your vagina and cause dryness or skin irritation. Ask your gynecologist how often you can steam and what products you plan to steam with. They will be able to provide you with a number of safe monthly steam times that won't have a poor effect on your health. Make sure to watch for any negative effects such as unusual odor, labia skin issues, and sensitivity to make sure your health is not being compromised by the steam. 

For more information, contact a doctor like George L Stankevych, MD.