V-Steam Intake form

Returning clients, please use the signup form here.

Basic info

Contraindications

There are times when it is not beneficial for a woman to steam. As a first step, let's check and make sure that you are safe to steam. Please Mark Any of the Following Hard Contraindications that Apply.

Soft Contraindications

If you are using the above birth control methods, vaginal steaming could cause a birth control failure. Steaming is not recommended unless you are okay with using a backup form of birth control or you are not concerned about your birth control failing. If you have a burning itch the warmth from the steam could be uncomfortable since there is already so much heat in your body. In this case you could try doing a sitz bath with cooling herbs. It is also recommended to seek treatment from an acupuncturist to address the underlying imbalances causing the burning itch. Once the burning itch subsides you may proceed with a vaginal steam. If you have had a uterine ablation procedure (to scar over the uterine walls) it may be possible that vaginal steaming will clear the scar tissue which would reverse the surgery. If you are okay with reversing the surgery then feel free to proceed with a vaginal steam.

Steam Sensitivities

Some women are very responsive to steam and it can cause a physiological response. If you are in this category then it is okay to steam, however your practitioner will adjust your steam session and herbs so that it suits you. Please mark all sensitivities that apply.

The above "yes" replies indicate steam sensitivity in which case a mild 10 min setup without an electric burner should be used. Under no circumstances should clients who have sensitivity use an advanced setup with an electric burner.

No periods

Cloaking

When steaming it is often commonplace to wear a cloak to make the entire body sweat and thereby enhance the detoxification of the steam session. A cloak is often a blanket put over the entire body or a thick robe. Cloaking is not recommended if the body already has excess heat. Let's check to see if you have any signs of excess heat.

Yes answers indicate excess heat in which case cloaking is not necessary. Instead use a towel, light robe, steam gown, summer dress or light wrap-around fabric.

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Side effects for some users after more than 10 minutes can include an on set of bleeding, early periods (short cycle), outbreak, cramping, or dehydration. Users with an IUD, nexplanon, or a uterine ablation are also recommended to steam for only 10 minutes.

Sessions are between 10 and 30 minutes, depending on your intake form. First time clients will have an initial consultation and mild session. Longer setups feature a burner to keep the steam continuous.

Steam plans will be determined after intake form is filled out. Steam set ups can vary from a mild steam session (10 minutes) to an advanced steam session (30 minutes). The variation of the steam sessions are dependent on your intake form. First time clients will have the mild set up along with consultation.  The side effects for steaming longer than 10 minutes for sensitive users will cause an on set of bleeding, early periods (short cycle), outbreak, cramping, or dehydration. Users that have an IUD, nexplanon, or uterine ablation are also recommended to steam for only 10 minutes to avoid reversal of any course of action.

What to Expect

Steaming is a cleanse. Some of the possible signs the vaginal steaming is working is if you experience the following: urination urge while steaming, brown discharge after steaming, increased clots or cramps during the next period, increased dry cramps, increased irregular vaginal discharge (white, green, thick, clumpy), emotional release, periods that come earlier or later than expected. All of these signs are a normal part of the cleansing process and these signs should go away once the cleanse is complete. Please note these changes and inform your practitioner.

Best Practices

  1. Go to the bathroom directly prior to vaginal steaming.
  2. Learn proper period care. Avoid tampon use and instead use cotton pads or period panties. The period is a uterine cleanse and if you support it the clots can easily clear out. Plugging up with tampons, on the other hand, prevents the old residue from clearing out and that is often the cause of cramping. It's also important to rest during the period and to eat the right foods. For more information about proper period care please ask your practitioner.
  3. Increased vaginal discharge can be addressed by using cotton underwear liners and a peri-bottle throughout the day to clean mucus off the skin.

Caution Signs

If steaming causes a rash, bumps, headaches, itchiness, diarrhea or the onset of fresh spotting or inter-period bleeding, this could be a sign that your steam plan or herbs might need to be adjusted or that there is an allergic reaction. If these signs occur please let your practitioner know so they can adjust the steam session as necessary or make a referral.

In most cases using a mild steam session and custom herbs will prevent any of the above signs from happening so it's very important that you give honest answers in this intake form so that the practitioner can set up a steam session that will fit your needs.

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