Vaginal steaming involves sitting over a steaming pot of water that often contains added herbs. Possible herbs may include basil, mugwort, rosemary, and wormwood.
The treatment typically lasts between 20 and 45 minutes.
Some people believe vaginal steaming offers many health benefits and have called the practice a “facial” for the vagina.
Some of the reported benefits of vaginal steaming include:
reducing menstrual symptoms, such as bloating, cramps, exhaustion, and heavy bleeding
boosting fertility
promoting healing after childbirth
reducing stress
treating hemorrhoids
increasing energy and reducing fatigue
treating headaches
Currently, there are no scientific studies that prove these purported benefits. However, some people say it works by enhancing blood flow to the vaginal tissues, which can promote healing.