The Complete Guide to Yoni Eggs: History, How to Choose, and Use Safely

Welcome to an ancient feminine ritual that has restored health and enlivened the flow of energy for women over many centuries. This comprehensive guide will walk you through the history, best practices, and rituals for safely integrating yoni eggs into your life.

History

of the Yoni Egg Practice

Yoni is a Sanskrit word that refers to the womb, encompassing both the physical pelvic region and the subtler, creative essence of women as the origin of life.

The modern yoni egg practice, originally introduced as the “Jade Egg,” became popular in the 1970s thanks to Qi Gong Master Mantak Chia. He learned these practices from Yi Eng (White Cloud), part of the Dragon’s Gate sect of the Quanzhen Taoist tradition.

Historically, it is said that these techniques were shared among the Imperial Harem in ancient China to promote longevity, fertility, and sexual vitality. Women refined their sensual energy as part of an internal/energy cultivation practice. While these oral traditions remain influential, no archaeological evidence supports the use of jade eggs in this specific context.

How to

Choose your Yoni Egg

When selecting a yoni egg, prioritize safety and suitability:

  • Avoid stones: like jade, obsidian, or quartz, as they can harbor bacteria even after cleaning. Opt instead for non-porous, medical-grade borosilicate glass eggs. This material is temperature-resistant, easy to sterilize, and body-safe, commonly used in implantable medical devices.
  • Size: Yoni eggs typically come in three sizes:
    • Large (~35×50 mm): Recommended for mature (menopausal and postmenopausal) and postpartum women who experience more pelvic laxity and/or atrophy.
    • Medium (~30×43 mm): Suitable for most women, especially those who haven’t given birth, offering a balanced option for practice.
    • Small (~25×35 mm): Intended for advanced practitioners with strong pelvic floor dexterity, requiring more muscular control/range for effective use.  Not recommended for those with excessive pelvic floor tightness.

If you experience excessive tightness in your pelvic floor (or if you’re uncertain), consider yoni mapping and consulting a pelvic floor therapist in conjunction with or instead of a yoni egg practice.

  • Drilled vs. Undrilled: Drilled eggs have a small hole for threading a string, facilitating easy retrieval and are often recommended for beginners. Undrilled eggs require more advanced muscle control for removal.

Safe Use

Guidelines

  • Sterilization: Always clean your yoni egg before and after each use. Use boiling water (at least 10 minutes), rubbing alcohol, or a hypochlorous solution.
  • Gradual Practice: Start with small increments of time, and ensure your body is ready for insertion.
  • Pelvic Floor Therapist: Always consult with a healthcare professional before beginning any new pelvic health practice, especially if you have existing health concerns. Pelvic floor therapists are valuable healthcare resources who can provide personalized guidance and ensure that practices like yoni egg usage are appropriate and beneficial for your individual needs.

Rituals and Practices

Yoni egg practices are about reconnecting to your body and building awareness. Here are the key steps:

1. Preparation

  • Timing: Choose a time when you feel calm and centered.
  • Set and Setting: Create a comfortable, sacred space with privacy, soft lighting and calming music.  Here’s my Spotify playlist.
  • Intention: Begin with a meditation focusing on self-love and self-awareness.  If exercise is your intention, be clear on what kind of harmony you desire to achieve physically.

2. Presence

Yoni egg practices don’t always require insertion. Use embodiment tools like:

  • Breath: Slow, intentional breathing to ground into your body, and into the moment.
  • Touch: Gentle massage to awaken sensation.  Breast Massage is GREAT for this.
  • Sound: Humming or soft vocalizations to relax the nervous system.
  • Movement: Gentle hip circles or swaying to enhance flow.

3. Insertion

Insertion is optional and depends on your readiness and intention. Follow these guidelines:

  • Tune into your body: Ask yourself if you feel ready; an intuitive and embodied “yes” is important.
  • Timing: Begin with a few deep breaths and gradually increase duration over time.
  • Internal Mapping: Pair with Internal Mapping techniques to release held-tension patterns and increase interoceptive awareness.

4. Release

To remove the egg:

  • Sit in a deep squat and gently push with your vaginal muscles. If your egg has a string, use it for added ease, but still practice using your muscles for natural expulsion.

Step-by-Step

Guided Ritual

 

  1. Preparation: Set the tone with calming music, dim lighting / candles, and your favorite incense and/or essential oil.
  2. Intention: Hold the egg in your hands or against your heart, close your eyes, and set a clear intention for your practice (e.g., self-love, healing, or empowerment).
  3. Breathwork: Begin with deep diaphragmatic breaths to ground into the moment, .
  4. Touch and Sound: Incorporate feather-light touch, see my Breast Massage video, and toning/humming to activate the parasympathetic nervous system.
  5. Insertion (Optional): If ready, insert the egg with mindfulness, using it as a tool for deeper awareness.
  6. Movement: Flow into gentle pelvic movements to enhance energy circulation.  Also experiment with this before insertion.
  7. Release: End the session with gratitude, releasing the egg safely.

Final Thoughts

The yoni egg practice is a powerful way to reconnect with your body, cultivate inner awareness, and build vitality. Whether you incorporate it daily or occasionally, trust that you’ll align with your body’s wisdom with consistent practice.

Let this ancient tradition be a source of empowerment and deep healing as you explore its transformative potential.