So first of all, what exactly is a Yoni Egg?
It is an egg-shaped stone which you are supposed to, um, put in your vagina. Yoni comes from the Sanskrit word for “womb” but it is thought to be Chinese in derivation.
Yoni eggs have become popular because of Gwyneth Paltrow, actress and maker of vagina scented candles, and The Real Housewives TV Series, my go-to for advice for anything legitimately medical in nature.
So what is this Yoni Egg supposed to do?
Yoni eggs are supposed to be a mystical approach to help treating women’s health issues. It is supposed to improve your menstrual cycles, libido, and make your vagina stronger.
So what does a yoni egg actually do… Really?
Well since you are putting in a foreign object, it can create bacterial infections, fungal infections, scratching your vagina, tearing your pelvic floor. Perhaps the scariest thing to consider is that a yoni egg can cause Toxic Shock Syndrome which can lead to potential death. This is the same reason any woman knows, finger snap, that don’t leave a tampon in longer than 24 hours or you can die. So, in a simple way of answering the question, “Are Yoni Eggs Safe to Put In Your Vagina?” The answer is “no.”
So if you can’t shove a magical crystal up your vagina what are you supposed to do?
Strengthening your vagina with kegels or using a proven and safe medical therapy like Votiva by an experienced team led by Dr. Sameea Chughtai can help improve your vagina tightness. Menstrual cramps are super complex but make sure your body is normal by just asking your doctor during your yearly.
