Women’s Health Magazine Article on Yoni Massage

I am humbled and honored to have been asked to add to a piece written for Women’s Health on the topic of Yoni Massage. Below are the Q & A I was asked and the final article linked.

What is a yoni massage?

The word yoni comes from the sanskrit word meaning, sacred space, abode or home. A yoni massage can look several ways, but the essence and intention is to unite one with the sacredness of their body, finding their body to have a deeper resonance of home. A yoni massage can be purely energetic or offer physical touch to all areas of ones body. 

What happens in the body during a yoni massage? — Biologically? Emotionally? Spiritually? 

Biologically, if one feels comfortable, supported and safe--the benefits of a yoni massage can be a deeply relaxing and settling experience for ones nervous system and overall wellness. Cortisol levels can decrease, while oxytocin could increase and endorphins can be released.  A yoni massage can ease muscle tension and also increase ones libido.

Emotionally, yoni massage can give a person a lot of agency, autonomy and empowerment over ones body, pleasure, voice and desires. Emotions are free to be released, expressed and moved through which can be healing and rejuvenating. Spirtitually, I've heard an array of powerful experiences to feeling connected to themselves on a deeper soul level, having visions or having first hand experiences with feeling energy in a powerful or new way. 

What are the possible benefits of a yoni massage? 

Possible benefits of a yoni massage can include feeling more connected and accepting of ones body, overcoming and healing past trauma, embracing ones full sexuality and self, pain relief, higher libido, increased energy and confidence and improve mental health. 

What are some things a person should keep in mind if they’re thinking of trying a Yoni massage for the first time? (Ie. Conversations you should have to vet the practitioner? Things you should look out for to be safe and not get into a shady situation?) 

Finding someone you feel comfortable and resonate with will absolutely be key to having a great experience. Express your concerns, intentions, needs and boundaries with your partner or practitioner. Ask for what you need: time, space, a glass of water, anything that would help your system settle even more. For receiving, consider things you would want or not want and exercise your agency fully. Do you want music to be playing? If so, what kind? What kind of gloves might you want your practitioner or partner to wear? Any allergies to types of lotions/oils/lubricants? How much direction and leading do you want to give your partner to guide them into how to touch you? What level of dress do you feel comfortable wearing? What level of dress would your partner be at?  Create boundaries for yourself before the experience that will be upheld before, during and after the session. Think about after care and what you may want/need right after the session or the next day to feel supported. 

Check out the published (12/23/22) article here