A yoni egg is a small, smooth stone, shaped to be held inside the body. We don't sell it as medicine. We sell it as a way to pay attention: to sensation, to the muscles you rarely notice, to the feeling of carrying something of the earth inside you for a few quiet minutes.
The practice is modern. It borrows from older ideas about the pelvic floor and from the long human habit of keeping meaningful stones close. Take what resonates. Leave the rest.
Before you begin
Speak with your healthcare provider before considering internal use. Yoni eggs have not been established as safe or effective for pelvic floor treatment.
- We do not recommend internal use during pregnancy.
- After giving birth, speak with your obstetrician or licensed midwife before considering use, even if you have already been cleared for intercourse.
- Don't use an egg if you have a vaginal or urinary infection, symptoms of one, pelvic pain, or pain with sex.
- If you have had pelvic surgery recently or have an IUD, speak with your provider first. Avoid pulling or catching IUD strings when inserting or removing any vaginal product.
If you are living with leaking, heaviness or prolapse, a pelvic floor physical therapist is the right first call.
Choosing your egg
- Drilled or non-drilled. Drilled eggs come with a hemp string for easy removal. If this is your first egg, choose drilled. Non-drilled eggs are simpler to clean and suit those who already know their own range of motion.
- Size. A larger egg is easier to feel and to keep in place. A smaller one asks for less effort and suits anyone who carries a lot of tension in the pelvic floor.
- Stone. Choose the one you are drawn to. Porosity varies by stone, and a smooth, polished surface does not establish safety for internal use.
Your first time
- Wash your hands and the egg with mild soap and warm water.
- Warm the egg in your palm. Add a little water-based lubricant if you like.
- Lie down or rest one foot on the edge of the tub. Breathe out and let your body soften.
- Insert the wider end first, slowly. If you meet resistance, stop, breathe, and try again later.
- Stay with it for a few minutes. Notice what you feel, and what you don't.
How long
Start with a few minutes. Build gradually, never past 20 minutes at a time. Never leave an egg inserted overnight or while you sleep, and never during your period.
The practice
The point isn't to hold on. It's to move between holding and letting go.
- Squeeze gently, as if stopping the flow of urine. Hold for a slow count of five.
- Release completely, for the same count. The release matters as much as the squeeze.
- Repeat a few times, then simply rest and breathe with the egg in place.
- Stop if you experience pain, irritation, strain or cramping.
Removing your egg
Relax first; tension makes removal harder. Squat or sit on the toilet, breathe out, and bear down gently, as you would to release a tampon. Use the string or your fingers to guide it out.
The egg can't travel past your cervix, so it can't get lost. It can sit high and feel hard to reach. If that happens, step away, rest for a while, and try again once you are calm. If you still can't remove it, see a doctor or urgent care. It's a quick visit, and they have seen it before.
Care
- Wash before and after every use with mild soap and warm water, then rinse thoroughly. Never boiling water.
- Let it dry completely before storing. Cleaning does not sterilize the stone.
- Wash over a towel or a basin of water. Stone is strong but it can chip or break on a sink.
- Clean the drilled hole with a soft brush, and replace the string often.
- Store in its pouch, away from other stones.
- Natural stone may have small cracks or surface irregularities that make thorough cleaning difficult. Do not use a piece with chips, cracks, or rough edges, and write to us at love@chakrubs.com.
When to stop and get care
Stop using your egg and talk to a clinician if you notice pain, burning, bleeding, unusual discharge or odor. Seek care right away for a sudden fever, rash, dizziness or vomiting.
Chakrubs products are intended for spiritual and metaphysical purposes. They are not medical devices and are not intended to diagnose, treat or prevent any condition.