[yesthatjallen]

Vaginal steaming, sometimes shortened to V-steaming, and also known as yoni steaming, is an alternative health treatment whereby a woman squats or sits over steaming water containing herbs such as mugwort, rosemary, wormwood, and basil. It has been practiced in Africa (Mozambique, South Africa), Asia (Indonesia, Thailand), and Central America (among the Q'eqchi' people.

Vaginal steaming is described in spas as an ancient Korean treatment for reproductive organ ailments and is claimed to have other benefits. No empirical evidence supports any of these claims. It gained popularity in 2015 after actress Gwyneth Paltrow hailed its benefits. Because of its associations with celebrity endorsements instead of FDA approval, charging for vaginal steaming in an office setting is a modern form of quackery.

Or, now hear me out, you can just shower or bathe with soap and water.

[ImJustAnotherOkie]

When I cook a Prime Rib, I use Rosemary, and Basil among my list of spices? I guess it would taste the same but wouldn’t get that nice crust from the oven.

[a little elbow grease]

Also:

“Vaginal steaming is not a new practice,” said Megan Sneed, MD, a board-certified urogynecologist and board-certified OB-GYN at Lee’s Summit Medical Center.

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“There are records of this practice for hundreds of years in Mayan and Central American culture. The intention of the process is to “cleanse and revitalize” the uterus and vagina.”

While vaginal steaming has been around for ages, the Kansas City-based physician cautions our readers: “don’t try this at home.”

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"In short, the vagina is perfect the way it is. The practice of vaginal steaming does nothing more than propagate negative female self-image or the idea that the vagina, if not actively managed, is a dirty or disgusting place. None of which is true. Celebrate beauty, Celebrate YOU!" ----

( https://hcatodayblog.com/2018/07/12/vaginal-steaming-safe-ob-gyn-weighs/ )

[Taxman]

How can I EVER unsee this Jane-fool quackery?