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Steamy Chick Vaginal Steaming 101: How many of you are shaking your heads in amusement? How many of you are doing that but also VERY curious? And how many of you are just like, this sounds weird but I am excited! After so many years dealing with periods that are so heavy I'm left chronically anemic, I had an entirely open mind when I first heard about vaginal steaming. Five months ago, a friend responded to a Facebook post I had written (Ladies! Any and all advice to slow the flow??) emphatically suggesting vaginal steaming. That was only five months ago, but the idea of steaming my uterus piqued my interest so much that I have been following around Steamy Chick on social media, reading her blogs, and steaming at home myself since. I'm so pumped that Keli Garza, founder of Steamy Chick, came on the show and now I get to share this gem with all of you! This episode is your vaginal steaming 101 course. We discuss its ancient origin (this is not some new trend, you guys), exactly how, when, and why to steam—steaming has been shown to help with everything from infertility to missing periods to blood clots. Plus, it literally feels like a sauna for your uterus. Those of you who are following along with my period series, this episode is part II. I am still in my trial period with vaginal steaming and will have a lot more to say about it in the coming months, but, for now, ENJOY this vaginal steaming 101 course. Weekly Challenge: Steamy Chick challenges us to steam at home this week! You don't need to buy anything, you can steam using things you already have: A pot, some tea, salt, and water. I just finished steaming five days in a row as per Keli's suggestion, and I'm meant to wait until the end of my period to steam for three more days (find out why in this episode!). So, my steam may or may not be lining up with the weekly challenge, but I WILL be waiting to hear from all of you on this! Dear naysayers, what have you got to lose? NOTHING. Unless your pregnant then PLEASE do not do this because you absolutely have something to lose. Follow me @sheajackie for more weekly challenge gems Discussed in this Episode: How to vaginal steamWhy to vaginal steamWho should/ shouldn't vaginal steamWhen to vaginal steamHow I got introduced to vaginal steamingSuccess storiesHow Keli ended up on this life pathWhy Keli has dedicated her life to this workWhy tampons are so harmfulWhat to use instead of tamponsThe signs that your period is not rightThe signs that you aren't getting a full uterine cleanseWhat cramps are/ what brown blood meansInfertility and why vaginal steaming helpsSteaming at-home, free of chargeSelf-care practices for womenTaking rest seriously during your period and why Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Steamy Chick website La Loba Loca padsThe Moon Medicine Course Seaweed sponges Support this Podcast: Follow me IG @sheajackieJoin the Healing Out Loud Facebook communitysubscribe/rate/review on iTunesShare with your friends!