Menopause is a time of natural change.
I was in my early 50s when I first heard about Yoni Steaming. It was during the early stages of my menopause journey, a time of change that, like every woman, I was learning to navigate in my own way.
The first time I tried a Yoni Steam, I experienced something remarkable. That night, I had the best sleep I’d had in years. No tossing and turning, no throwing the covers on and off, and no 3am anxiety gremlins creeping in. Just deep, peaceful rest.
From that moment, I knew I had to learn more about this transformational holistic practice..
6 menopause symptoms eased by Yoni Steaming, plus the herbs to help.
1. Dryness and Irritation
If you find yourself choosing skirts over trousers and constantly shifting in your seat to get comfortable, this one’s for you.
- Comfrey – Cooling and deeply moisturising.
- Marigold (Calendula) – Soothes irritation and supports tissue repair.
2. Recurring Cystitis or UTIs
Our natural lubrication acts as a personal antibacterial defence. When it decreases, bacteria
can thrive. Alongside Yoni Steaming, regular rinsing with a peri bottle filled with cooled herbal tea can help.
- Plantain – Moisturising and helps ease frequent, painful urination.
- Lavender – Antibacterial and analgesic. Use just a pinch of dried flowers, as too much can be drying.
3. Night Sweats and Hot Flushes
Keep steams short, around 10 minutes as you don’t want to add extra heat to the body.
- Sage – Regulates hormones and acts as an energising tonic.
- Unwaxed Lemon Peel – Cooling, fresh, and balancing.
4. Incontinence
If you find yourself planning shopping trips around where the nearest toilets are, you’re not alone. Loss of muscle tone and thinning of tissues can lead to small leaks or difficulty ‘holding on’.
Herbs that boost circulation and bring vitality to the tissues can help.
- Yarrow – Improves circulation and reduces incontinence.
- Red Raspberry Leaf – Tones and balances the pelvic area.
- Ginger (optional) – Warming and stimulating; use sparingly based on your own
- comfort.
5. Painful Sex
A gentle steam before bed can make a big difference. Before sitting over the steam pot, apply a small amount of natural coconut oil or cocoa butter to the vulva and just inside the vaginal entrance.
- Rose – Relaxing and moisturising.
- Comfrey – Moisturising and soothing to delicate tissue.
6. Low Libido, Insomnia & Anxiety
Many aphrodisiac herbs are warming by nature, so choose those that gently support rather than overstimulate.
- Fenugreek – Supports libido.
- Oat Straw – Helps remedy sexual disinterest.
- Chamomile – Calming and deeply relaxing.
- Hops – Reduces anxiety and promotes restful sleep.
A Final Tip and Yoni Steaming at Home
Use organic herbs whenever possible, pesticides are hormone disruptors and can interfere with your body’s natural balance. And finally, never substitute essential oils for herbs. Essential oils are too concentrated and strong for use on the vulva.
If you aren’t able to connect with a local Yoni Steam Practitioner and considering trying yoni steaming at home for the benefits of your reproductive health and to support menopause symptoms, it’s very important to ensure the practice is suitable for your individual needs before attempting it.
As a trained Yoni Steam practitioner, I have provided a free step by step guide to help support your steam at home experience or you can learn more about vaginal steaming at home.