Yoni Eggs: Everything You Need to Know Before Taking the Plunge
The yoni egg comes from Taoism, a pillar of Chinese philosophy where sexuality and pleasure are sacred. This small semi-precious stone egg (also called a jade egg) symbolizes fertility and creative power. Yoni is the Sanskrit word for the female sex. Placed in the vagina, it improves pelvic floor tone and allows you to be fully connected to your femininity. Having become trendy in the West, it should still be used with caution despite its benefits and somewhat magical aura. Among other things, know that you should not wear your egg during your period (but rather a menstrual panty to give your "yoni" a rest).
Yoni Eggs: A Toned Pelvic Floor
In ancient times, it was reserved for high-ranking women so they could sexually satisfy the Emperor. Like geisha balls (also used in China but this time by courtesans), the yoni egg is intended to tone the pelvic floor. Placed in the vagina, it helps women become aware of their pelvic muscles and practice clenching and releasing more easily than “empty.” These exercises are necessary for menopause or postpartum, to help prevent urinary leaks. Yoni eggs also serve to amplify pleasure in male-female sexual relations. First, because they sensitize vaginal tissues and stimulate the vestibular gland, triggering natural lubrication. Second, because a strong pelvic floor facilitates vaginal contractions, giving the woman control over the grip on her partner’s penis.
Activating Your Sacred Femininity
The jade egg has physiological benefits. But not only that. Originally, it also has an energetic and sacred dimension. It is said to stimulate the first two chakras: the root chakra, the source of life, and the sacral chakra, seat of the Kundalini and powerful sexual energy. In this way, it helps us (re)connect to our femininity. It is also made of jade, which in lithotherapy gives it calming properties and benefits for the genital area. It is also found in rose quartz, a stone associated with the heart chakra. But if you are not sensitive to this type of spirituality, you can welcome the benefits of the yoni egg in a rational way. In other words, use it to awaken your libido!
My Egg, Instructions for Use
Ready to get started? Now let’s talk size. In other words, are you small, medium, or large? The largest egg measures 3.5 cm, so don’t panic. It’s up to you to see what will be most comfortable, knowing that a small one will be harder to feel and squeeze while standing but will work your pelvic floor more. Then you can choose the stone (its color and effect). Finally, there are pierced models with a string, easier to remove, but according to enthusiasts, a true jade egg is expelled by the vaginal muscles—the ones you want to work. Insertion is as simple as with a tampon, but the material can be surprising. It’s best to warm it first between your hands, place it lying down with a little lubricant, and gently.
Warnings and Dangers
A yoni egg should be worn occasionally and for short periods (and of course never during sexual intercourse). Indeed, the pelvic floor is not meant to be contracted constantly. An overly strong pelvic floor can cause pain during intercourse and... difficulty with bowel movements! So forget vaginal weightlifting. Above all, any pain should alert you, because prolonged use can cause a hormonal flora imbalance (often due to jade, a porous stone that can cause bacterial vaginosis). Or even toxic shock syndrome. So be careful and boost your femininity without putting yourself in danger!
By Elise
