What is a Yoni Egg?
What is a Yoni Egg?
Yoni eggs are eggs that are made from stones or minerals that are inserted into the vagina for health benefits. The term “yoni” derives from Sanskrit, and means “vagina” or “womb.” Yoni eggs were said to be an ancient Chinese practice to increase orgasms, strengthen the pelvic floor, lower abdomen, and urogenital diaphragms. Yoni eggs can be made from jade, rose quartz, jasper, and obsidian. Yoni eggs are also a practice to improve spiritual and physical health and well-being in women.
Where Can I Buy One?
Purchasing a yoni egg can be done anywhere online. Below is a screenshot from a quick Amazon search for the top results when searching for a yoni egg. They can range anywhere from $10 and up, and come in an array of sizes and material types. Yoni eggs may also come with a string, or a hole to insert a string into to easily help you take the egg out of the vagina.
What’s the Hype?
Back in 2018 Goop, a modern lifestyle brand, claimed that insertion of yoni eggs into the vagina had several health benefits and was an ancient Chinese practice. Goop claimed that yoni eggs increased sexual pleasure and energy and were beneficial to the pelvic floor. However, famous OBGYN, Jen Gunter, and her colleague Sarah Paracak conducted extensive research on the claims and found no evidence to support yoni eggs in Chinese culture.
Should I Put One Up My Vagina?
Whether or not you decide to use a yoni egg is completely your decision. Keep in mind that the benefits of yoni eggs use do not have enough evidence based practice or historical research to support the health claims. Additionally, a yoni egg may not be the safest tool to use if you are having any pain, discomfort, or chronic health conditions in your pelvic floor region.
What Can I Do Instead of Using a Yoni Egg?
Having a consultation or seeing a pelvic floor therapist is a great start to check the status of your pelvic floor. Pelvic floor therapists are able to address any concerns and help you meet your goals. Pelvic floor therapists are able to conduct internal and external assessments to test muscle strength, tension, and pain.
When Should I See A Pelvic Floor Therapist?
Chances are that if you’ve had any leaking or pain with certain activities such as exercise or sex, you’ve probably already been thinking about seeing a pelvic floor therapist. Additional conditions you may want to see a pelvic floor therapist for any straining with bowel movements, and prolapse (the feeling when your pelvic floor organs feel like they are going to drop).
Will the Pelvic Floor Therapist Give Me Something To Put Up My Vagina?
The pelvic floor therapist may only give you a tool to insert in your vagina only if they find it necessary. Such tools may include vaginal dilators or pelvic wands. The purpose of vaginal dilators are to gently stretch and lengthen the vagina as well as to reduce shortening or tightening. A pelvic wand may be used to help massage muscles that may be superficial or deep that have some tightening/tension. Below are some vaginal dilators and pelvic wands from the Intimate Rose, a company that specializes in women’s health products created by Dr. Amanda Olsen, DPT. Get 5$ off your order from Intimate Rose by going to intimaterose.com/KYRSTEN
Now That You Know
Now that you know what a yoni egg is, you’re probably a little more enlightened and aware about different tools for your vagina and pelvic floor on the market. Again, whether you decide to use one is completely your decision and your discretion, however if you are having any dysfunction in your pelvic floor, you may want to consult with a pelvic floor therapist who may have a better tool in mind for you
References
Devereux, C. (2020, December 10). Yoni eggs: Are they worth the hype? - NAK-ed. Nak. Retrieved June 22, 2022, from https://www.nak-ed.co.nz/home/yoni-eggs-are-they-worth-the-hype
Gunter, J., & Parcak, S. (2019). Vaginal jade eggs: ancient Chinese practice or modern marketing myth?. Female pelvic medicine & reconstructive surgery, 25(1), 1-2.
Oelschlager, A. M. A., & Debiec, K. (2019). Vaginal dilator therapy: a guide for providers for assessing readiness and supporting patients through the process successfully. Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, 32(4), 354-358.
Thomason, K. (2021, March 4). What is a yoni egg-and why you shouldn't put one in your vagina. Health. Retrieved June 22, 2022, from https://www.health.com/condition/sexual-health/jade-egg-goop
Wang, A. B. (2018, October 23). Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop touted the 'benefits' of putting a jade egg in your vagina. now it must pay. The Washington Post. Retrieved June 22, 2022, from https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2018/09/05/gwyneth-paltrows-goop-touted-benefits-putting-jade-egg-your-vagina-now-it-must-pay/
