MYTH
The inside of your vagina is a carefully balanced natural environment with a unique microbiome (good bacteria and other microorganisms, just like in your gut) that works to keep it healthy. It is also a very sensitive area that can be easily harmed. Steam is very hot (by definition!) and it can easily burn the vulva and the interior of the vagina (ouch!). The herbs that are used in the steam or rinse can also cause problems if they create an imbalance in the microbiome that causes bacterial or yeast infections. There is also a possibility that bacteria can get introduced into the vagina from the equipment being used. Not recommended.
Kathryn Fink
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