FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Does someone have to be of a certain religion to Vaginal Steam?

No. Vaginal Steaming has no religious protocols. Anyone who chooses to allow the natures herbs to be used to create steam and experience it's benefits and beauty is welcomed.

Can a woman Vaginal Steam if she has an IUD?

No. A woman can NOT steam if she is pregnant. If she thinks she pregnant. If she is on her menstruation cycle. If she has shaved, waxed or removed vaginal hair within 24 hours. If she has had penetrative sex within less than 4 hours. If she has open sores or blisters on the vulva or labia. If she is swollen and/or inflamed. If she has genital vaginal piercings she must take them, and no she can NOT steam if she has an IUD inserted in her womb.

Why can't women steam with an IUD inserted?

Some IUD's are made of copper and the heat from the steam can burn, and with some IUD's birth control chemicals are time released and the steam can cause irregular release of these chemicals. In some cases vaginal steaming has dislodged the IUD. Vaginal Steaming with an IUD can cause a medical risk.

Can women with herpes vaginal steam?

Yes. However, can NOT vaginal steam if she is currently experiencing any open sores or an outbreak on the vagina and vulva area.

Can a woman steam if she thinks shes pregnant but not quite sure?

No. She can NOT vaginal steam. Suggest that she makes another appointment when she is sure she is not pregnant?

Why can't women steam when pregnant?

The steam has can cause the release of the mucus plug in the cervix and cause a miscarriage.

Why can't woman vaginal steam when on the menstrual cycle?

A woman's menstrual cycle is a time for cleansing and should not be interrupted. We highly suggest Vaginal Steaming a week before and a week after a woman's menstrual cycle.

Can women have sex after a vaginal steam?

We suggest not to have sex for 24 hours to allow the herbal properties of the plants from the vaginal steam to process within the vagina, cervix, womb, and vaginal membranes. However, it is a personal choice.

Can a woman vaginal steam if she has a current yeast infection?

NO. She can NOT steam while currently experiencing a yeast infection. She can only steam after her yeast infection and any treatments are complete.

Why can't a woman steam if she has a yeast infection?

The heat from the vaginal steam feeds and multiples the yeast and will make the yeast infection worst.

Can a women vaginal steam if she is experiencing Bacterial Vaginosis (BV)?

Yes. Bacterial Vaginosis is the result of dampness and an increase in bacteria and cervical mucus. Make sure to use or add herbs that clear cervical mucus (in your Goddess Steam manual) and have her vaginal steam a minimum of 3 times a week for 2 weeks this may make her discharge becomes clear, and reduce the odor. However, if her BV persist she will need to see a physician.

Can men vaginal steam?

No. Men can NOT vaginal steam because they do NOT have a vagina. However men can "A Steam" in which the steam and herbal infusion is released in the anus and can detox and and cleanse the rectum. Men should not steam more than 20 minutes on medium heat. High heat can cause a reduction in sperm mobility. Please refer to your Goddess Steam manuals Herbal Guide and choose herbs for "Sperm Count and Health."

Do I need a license to operate a Vaginal Steam business?

No. You don't need a license to perform vaginal steam however you do need a business license to open a store front or a spa. check with your local city and state business offices. Also check into what are the laws for holistic health practices.

Do I go to my City Office building and apply for my business license and tell them I would like to open a Yoni (Vaginal) Steam business?

We suggest that you use tact and as little information as possible when opening your V Spa business. We live in a society that is scared of the word vagina, and when you explain what Yoni (Vaginal) Steaming is and it's procedures it can get lost in negative perception. We suggest that you state your business is a feminine wellness ministry and your services are self care. If you are a massage therapist, esthetician, cosmetologist, into waxing, lashes, eye brows, nail tech etc... you need to open under the bases of those services. Also check with your city and state concerning herbalism.

Do I need insurance to operate my vaginal steam business.

Yes. A good business owner has insurance. This protects you and the client.

Do I have to become ordained in the ministry to be a vaginal steam practitioner and open my business?

No. It is a personal choice. We suggest that you become ordained to protect you and your business under the law of the ministry. You are ordained in your feminine wellness ministry. You are not creating a church.

If I already have a salon, or spa do I need to get a license to offer vaginal steam?

No. Your salon and spa business license should cover it. You would want to continue to carry out the same health department codes, and procedures that are already in place with your existing business.

Do I need to register my business with the IRS?

Yes. You should register your business name and receive an EIN number. This will make your business a legal entity.

Do I need to add the word "Ministries" to my business name?

No, you don't. It's a personal choice. We do highly suggest that when you apply for your EIN with the IRS that you use your name and add the words "ministries" and then dba the name you would like the name of your business to be. For example, Linda Davis Ministries dba (doing business as) Beautiful Yoni Feminine Wellness Spa. This adds a level of protection in a world that doesn't understand this womb work and vagina consciousness.

Can I use the word "Womb Massage' if I offer Womb Stimulation services?

Only if you are a Licensed Massage Therapist can you use the word "Massage' when describing a "Womb Massage." It is illegal to use the word "massage" when describing your services if you are NOT a Licensed Massage Therapist. It is safest to describe your services as "Womb Stimulation" or "Womb Activation."

Does Vaginal Steaming heal fibroids, endometriosis, infertility, polycystic ovarian cyst, womb trauma and other womb disease, dysfunction and/or conditions?

We are not physicians and do not claim, and are not required to claim that Vaginal Steaming can heal, reduce or repair ANY womb disease, dysfunction or condition. As a Vaginal Steam Practitioner we do not claim to heal a person or treat and or diagnose any womb disease, dysfunction or condition. We do adhere to suggestions that if a client is actively committed to healing themselves and participate a healthier lifestyle that healing is possible. Healing is personal for each individual.

We highly recommend you do NOT make any claims that you can heal someone or that Vaginal Steaming can heal any conditions to avoid legal prosecution.

Can a women with endometriosis vaginal steam?

Yes, however steaming time should be NO more that 15 minutes and double her herbal blend for a higher concentration of herbal infusion during her vaginal steam. Let your client know she may experience some minor cramping and blood spotting because the endometrium has experienced heat from the steam. If she has complications after vaginal steaming and heavy bleeding she needs to consult a physician.

How long can a woman Vaginal Steam after child birth?

After her initial 6 week postpartum physician visit.

At what age can a woman receive Vaginal Steam services?

At age of consent which is 18 years old.

Can minors steam?

We suggest that young girls at 12 years old who have started their menstruation can steam however they must come in to the appointment with a parent and they must have a signed parent consent and waiver. If the parent is not in the room while intake and assessment is being performed then all intake questions and the assessment is confidential.

Does a client have to fill out an intake form for every appointment?

No. A client can fill out an intake form for her first initial visit. Any follow up visits you will go over her previously completed intake form and ask are there any changes. If there are minor changes you will write them on the previously completed intake form. If there are major changes you will have her fill out another form and complete another assessment. Intake forms with no major changes are good for one full year. Every year a new intake form should be completed.

Does a client have to sign a liability form with each visit.

Yes. the liability form protects you from any unknown medical conditions and unknown medical matters that the client may not be aware of at the time of appointment.

Are all intakes and assessments confidential?

Yes. All intake, assessments and personal and medical information are confidential and private, and remain confidential at all times.

What do I do with each intake, assessment and liability form when intake is complete?

You will need to have a folder for each client and each intake, assessment and liability form needs to go into their folder and taken out of view of any other persons in the distance or in the vicinity and filed away in an office away from active areas.

Should "consent to touch" be filled out each time a client comes for service?

Yes. Only if they are requesting "Womb Massage or Womb Stimulation" services.