5 Signs You Might Need A Vaginal Steam

The uterus is a perfectly self-cleansing organ. Once a month it cleans itself out by shedding its lining and all of its contents. This is known as a period. But just like any organ of the body, sometimes it doesn’t always do its job the way it’s supposed to and that’s where a vaginal steam treatment can help! Here are a couple key signs to watch out for in order to know if vaginal steam is a good option for you:

#1 Cramps

Similar to labor, if the uterus needs to get something out, it will contract. Although menstrual cramps are normally a lot less severe than labor cramps, they are a sign that something is stuck. Sometimes this might be old dried blood stuck to the walls or there might be a blood clot. Doing a vaginal steam a couple days prior to the period with cleansing herbs such as white sage and lavender can help to loosen up anything that might be stuck in the uterus and can greatly decrease, if not entirely eliminate, cramps.

#2 Brownish Menses at the Onset or Conclusion of the Period

Sometimes periods begin or end with brownish blood. Just like any blood, if it gets old it turns brown. So that brownish stuff is a sign that there is old blood that didn’t clean out all the way. If the period begins with brownish blood that’s a sign that last month the uterus didn’t get a full cleanse. If it ends with brownish blood that’s a sign that there wasn’t a full cleanse during this period. For periods that begin with brown it’s a good idea to steam prior to the period. For periods that end of brown, after the period.

#3 Clots

Just like anywhere else in the body, menstrual blood clots are a sign of poor circulation. Whether they are small, large, made up fresh or old menses, they’re all a sign that the circulation was slower than it was supposed to be and the blood was able to clot up and get stuck. For periods with clots in them it’s a good idea to steam before and after the period for two or three consecutive months in a row until they no longer appear in the menstruation.

#4 Postpartum Contractions 

Women often have contractions after delivering her baby. This happens because the uterus is getting rid of pregnancy matter it no longer needs and it contracts to help move the process along. Sometimes these contractions continue for an extended period of time. This is a sign that something is stuck. For postpartum women who have extended contractions after the first couple days doing a vaginal steam helps to fully cleanse the uterus and, in turn, resolves the contractions.

#5 Heavy Flow

If a woman has signs that something is stuck in the uterus (cramping, oldish brown blood or clots) in combination with heavy bleeding, then it is likely that her body is trying to help get rid of whatever is stuck by flushing it out with blood. In this instance, vaginal steaming can help to reduce the heaviness of the period once the old residue clears out. This can often happen in one to two cycles steaming before and after the period.

If you’re reading this post and found your way to Maxim’s Green Feminine Hygiene Queen blog, we know #healthymenstruation is important to you. A regular vaginal steam routine before or after your period combined with using Maxim organic and natural tampons and sanitary pads during your period is definitely the way to go when pampering your most important lady parts.

About the author of this post: Keli Garza is the creator of the Steamy Chick Vaginal Steam Kit. Keli has been researching the practice of vaginal steaming and using it in her own self-care since 2010. Since then, Keli has worked with over 120 women using vaginal steam treatments to address key gynecological complaints. Using her research background, Keli has documented many case studies and is compiling data to use for clinical research studies. For more info go to www.steamychick.com or follow her on Instagram @steamychick.