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To think this is bollocks?
Mamato3boysand2dogs · 06/09/2022 23:11
Reiki and "womb cleansing"....
My usually rational friend has recommended i try Reiki as a way to heal my emotional pain. Womb healing too...apparently we sit on little wooden pottys and steam our vaginas to cleanse our wombs and connect with our, and I quote, "devine femininity".
From what I have read, it seems like a load of hippy nonsense and it's not cheap.
Anyone had any experience of it? Should i bother??
Am I being unreasonable?
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MiseryWIthAStent · 06/09/2022 23:20
Please don't steam your vagina/vulva. Burns are painful at the best of times without it being in delicate places like that. Fwiw I do think it's bollocks but I don't really usually care what people do but when these things suggest daft stuff like 'steam your vulva' 'put cloves of garlic or tea tree oil up your vagina' it becomes a problem.
Thedogscollar · 06/09/2022 23:22
You're right it's bollocks. Expensive and dangerous bollocks for people with more money than sense.
Thatiswild · 06/09/2022 23:23
Reiki I had once for maybe 5-10 mins and nearly floated out of the room but the second thing you describe is insane - and dangerous!!
Fraaahnces · 06/09/2022 23:25
Yep… it’s utter twaddle. Also massive infection/steam burn risk.
Newusernameaug · 06/09/2022 23:26
It has a name - Yoni Steaming!
I’ve never tried it, but apparently it’s actually really good for releasing trapped emotions and wounds in our sexual organs…. I’ll wait to pass judgement until I try it!
PutinIsAWarCriminal · 06/09/2022 23:29
Well that made me spit out my g&t! Oh god, can you imagine how painful the burns would be!!
Flossie2shoes · 06/09/2022 23:56
Trying reiki won't do you any harm and isn't expensive, so why not? A lot of people find it really relaxing at least. As for the other idea... what they said above. 😂
FictionalCharacter · 07/09/2022 00:05
Do the people peddling this bollocks not realise that steam on your vulva doesn't go anywhere near your womb?
Fishpawsandchips · 07/09/2022 00:09
I'm not sure if you should bother or not op but my neighbour, who is a farmer, steams her hens' nethers when they are egg found. Works wonders apparently 😁
dropthevipers · 07/09/2022 00:24
Fishpawsandchips · 07/09/2022 00:09
I'm not sure if you should bother or not op but my neighbour, who is a farmer, steams her hens' nethers when they are egg found. Works wonders apparently 😁
Every day really is a school day.
TwoShades1 · 07/09/2022 02:03
The steaming can be dangerous as there is a risk of burns. However there is probably no harm in the reiki, if it helps/makes you feel better then great. If it’s doesn’t, then you don’t bother again.
MarshaMelrose · 07/09/2022 02:08
You lost me at "it's not cheap". A new pair of shoes or handbag has always helped my emotional pain.
urghnotthisagain · 07/09/2022 02:41
I've had some great reiki sessions but I won't be pointing the kettle towards my nether regions any time soon
Etak123 · 07/09/2022 02:53
Newusernameaug · 06/09/2022 23:26
It has a name - Yoni Steaming!
I’ve never tried it, but apparently it’s actually really good for releasing trapped emotions and wounds in our sexual organs…. I’ll wait to pass judgement until I try it!
As far as I know I have never had any emotions trapped in my sexual organs but I’ll be sure to thoroughly check next time 👍
Etak123 · 07/09/2022 02:58
Fishpawsandchips · 07/09/2022 00:09
Ohffs! Egg bound!
🤣🤣🤣 we’re you the person who wrote about your parents limiting the amount of eggs you could have per day so you didn’t get … EGG BOUND!! Hahaha I remember reading that and it creased me up 🤣 never heard it before then but I think it will always stay with me now lol 🥰
Ponoka7 · 07/09/2022 03:10
Reiki can have the same effect as meditation. This sort of stuff is good for the brain/mood.
Vulva steaming was cultural and before pain killers etc was supposed to ease symptoms. Sometimes it was part of a bigger ceremony. It shows that some people will buy into anything.
Riapia · 07/09/2022 04:35
Don’t knock something until you have tried it.
I’m thinking of shoving the kettle spout up my fanny.
AgentProvocateur · 07/09/2022 04:37
I think you should take one for the team and try it then give us a full report. 😂
Bogofftosomewherehot · 07/09/2022 05:11
“Trapped emotions in my sexual organs.”
😂😂😂
I’ll just wait for my next stupendous fanny fart and push it all out with gusto! Expel those emotions - emotions be GONE! 😂
esteemsports · 07/09/2022 05:17
This will give you a great story to tell for years. Definitely do it!
Mamato3boysand2dogs · 07/09/2022 09:06
Take one for the team 😂
Maybe, maybe... I'm booked in for their Well Woman Class next Thursday. £80.
I shall connect with my womb and report back. 😜
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