Do Yoni Eggs Help with Urinary Incontinence?

Have you ever experienced a slight leakage of urine when laughing, sneezing, or exercising? Do you often feel that spontaneous urge and anxiously have to make a dash for the nearest restroom with a raging bladder on the verge of bursting? You are not alone.

Urinary incontinence (UI) is defined as the loss of bladder control and “is a major problem that affects approximately 13 million people in the United States,” according to a leading authority in the field of women’s health—Christiane Northrup, M.D.³ Furthermore, 10-30% of women between the ages of 15-64 years experience UI at some point in their lives, and that rate increases by 5% once they reach the age of 65.³ This is twice the rate of men affected. Also, 1 in 4 women experiences urinary incontinence during pregnancy.¹

The pubococcygeus (PC) that form the pelvic floor act as a hammock that supports the bladder, erectile tissue, and rectum. When these muscles are weak, incontinence is likely and may co-occur with other sexual and/or reproductive health concerns.

Despite the shocking numbers mentioned above, the good news is that urinary incontinence is not a normal sign of aging that is to be expected—it can be treated and there are many alternatives to surgery.

In this post, you will learn about the most common types of urinary incontinence that affect women, what causes urinary incontinence, and steps that you can take at chrome to address urinary incontinence as you work towards a better overall health outcome.

That being said, this post is for informational purposes only. Please discuss your health concerns and any information you collect on this topic with your doctor or licensed clinician before making any changes to your wellness regimen. 

Okay, let’s dive in!

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SYMPTOMS & TYPES OF URINARY INCONTINENCE THAT AFFECT WOMEN

There are many different types of urinary incontinence, but the most common among women are stress incontinence, urge incontinence, and mixed incontinence.

STRESS INCONTINENCE

Stress incontinence is the most common type of incontinence that affects younger women and is a response to stress or pressure on the bladder. According to the Office on Women’s Health, it happens “when weak pelvic floor muscles put pressure on the bladder and urethra by making them work harder.¹ When the urethral sphincter (the muscle responsible for closing the urethra) is weak, everyday actions that use the pelvic floor muscles (i.e. Coughing, sneezing, laughing, lifting, or exercise), can cause urine to leak.”³

It is not uncommon for women with urinary incontinence to notice that their Yoni egg falls out in the beginning stages of their practice. This is often the result of a pelvic floor weakness that can be improved with continued Yoni egg practice and/or other treatments as described below.

URGE INCONTINENCE

Urge incontinence is referred to as ‘overactive bladder’ and is more common among older women. It is characterized by urine leakage “after a strong urge to urinate and before you can get to a bathroom.”¹ Basically, the bladder contracts when it is not supposed to. 

Some women are able to reach a restroom in time without leakage but feel the urge to urinate more than 8 times per day or more than twice in the middle of the night while sleeping. This type of incontinence can be rather frustrating because it usually happens unexpectedly such as while sleeping, driving, running errands, after drinking water, or even when you hear or touch running water.¹

MIXED INCONTINENCE

Many women experience a combination of both stress and urge incontinence simultaneously, which is referred to as mixed incontinence.

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WHAT CAUSES URINARY INCONTINENCE?

Urinary incontinence is not a disease, but rather a symptom of some other health problem.¹ Here are some of the most common risk factors:

PREGNANCY

1 in 4 women experience urinary incontinence during pregnancy, usually due to increased pressure on the bladder, urethra, and pelvic floor from the weight of the growing fetus. This condition is often temporary and self-resolves after childbirth once the muscles have healed, but not always.

CHILDBIRTH

The process of labor and childbirth can weaken the pelvic floor muscles and may even cause nerve damage, especially if certain interventions are involved in the birthing process.

MENOPAUSE

Although the research is inconclusive, it is reported that “some women have bladder control problems after they stop having periods. Researchers think having low levels of the hormone estrogen after menopause may weaken the urethra.” It is clear that all muscles (including those of the bladder and urethra) naturally lose their strength as you age, which likely lessens the amount of urine your bladder is able to hold.¹

OVERWEIGHT

Being overweight can increase intra-abdominal pressure leading to urinary incontinence because of the strain on the pelvic floor. 

CONSTIPATION

Constipation can lead to urinary incontinence due to the constant strain and pressure placed on the rectum, bladder, and pelvic floor.

NERVE DAMAGE

Some neurological disorders such as multiple sclerosis³ as well as childbirth may cause nerve damage that results in incorrect signaling. Therefore, the bladder may contract at inappropriate times and produce a false sensation of fullness.

SURGERY & MEDICATION

Certain surgical procedures such as a hysterectomy or episiotomy may result in a weakened pelvic floor and lead to incontinence.

GENETIC CONNECTIVE TISSUE WEAKNESS

If you inherited genetic factors that lead to a connective tissue weakness, you may be more susceptible to urinary incontinence.

CAFFEINE & DIURETICS

Consuming caffeine, alcohol, and other diuretics (i.e. Teas with a high tannin content) has a pulling effect that can quickly draw water from the body and fill the bladder.

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3 HOLISTIC YONI CARE TIPS FOR URINARY INCONTINENCE

Although 1 in 5 women² will seek surgery to address urinary incontinence, there are many effective alternative home care practices that you can discuss with your doctor.

TIP #1: TRAIN YOUR BLADDER

Bladder training is a highly effective practice that can increase your level of body awareness as you gently train your bladder to hold urine for a longer interval.

Begin by scheduling specific times for urination throughout the day. Creating a Bladder Diary may help you to stay on track. Simply make a dated and time stamped note of your fluid intake, urine volume (you can measure this using a cup), urgency (rate the urinary urge your feel from 1-3, least to most urgent), and note any leakage throughout the day.

After a few days of charting, you will have more information about the relationship between your activities throughout the day and bladder activity. Next, increase the time interval between scheduled urinations by 15 minutes. This will train your bladder to hold your urine longer.

Keep a consistent Bladder Diary for at least 3 full days before your next doctor appointment and discuss it with them. This is an excellent way to provide your doctor with detailed insight into your unique situation.

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TIP# 2: ADOPT  EFFECTIVE HEALTH BEHAVIORS

Eating well, staying hydrated, and moving your body are the simplest ways to improve your overall health and vitality. Balanced nutrition and proper hydration are fundamental to a healthy gut, which affects your weight and ability to eliminate waste with ease.

Losing weight can ease pressure on the pelvic floor and may improve urinary incontinence. All bodies are different and there is no golden standard for weight that will apply to everyone, equally. Talk to your doctor or registered dietician to establish an individualized weight-management plan that suits your needs, interests, and lifestyle.

As for staying hydrated, opt for alkaline water or organic coconut water from time to time. If you’re uncertain about how much water you should be drinking, you can divide your body weight by 2. The quotient is the number of ounces you should drink daily. For example, for a body weight of 150lbs, 75 ounces (9-10 cups) is a rough estimate of adequate water intake for one day.

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TIP #3: START A YONI EGG PRACTICE

Do Yoni eggs help with urinary incontinence? In short, yes! Yoni eggs can be effective tools to address stress incontinence. They are smooth, egg-shaped, semi-precious gemstones that can be safely inserted into the vagina for increased strength, tone, balance, pleasure, and vitality. This holistic yoni care practice is based on the ancient Taoist jade egg training for women’s sexual healing and empowerment. Much of the modern knowledge of jade egg training was introduced to the West by modern Taoist Master, Mantak Chia.²

Developing a daily Yoni egg practice can enhance the effectiveness of your Kegel exercises because the egg serves as a tactile object that your Yoni muscles can grip and squeeze. Many women stress incontinence notice an improvement within just a few days after beginning a daily Yoni egg practice.² Yoni breathing can enhance your Yoni egg practice by using the breath to guide your Kegel exercises. Simply, inhale and squeeze your pelvic floor muscles, then exhale and release them.

If you are struggling to perform Kegels correctly, you may wish to consult with a pelvic floor physical therapist who can provide you with somatic guidance and biofeedback to improve your muscle contractions. If you go this route, be sure to tell them about your Yoni egg practice and your bladder diary. Also, insert your Yoni egg while you perform any home exercises that they suggest.

According to a recent survey², 76% of women who used a Yoni egg reported feeling “an immediate difference after using” their Yoni egg. 74% felt that their Yoni eggs strengthened their Yoni muscles and 58% reported, “I feel my Yoni has become tighter since using Yoni Egg(s).”

What was most fascinating is that 46% of the women reported, “I can consciously move my Yoni Egg(s) inside my vaginal canal by undulating my muscles.”² This signifies an increase in vaginal awareness, which is essential to build pelvic floor strength and resolve urinary incontinence.

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No matter the cause, urinary incontinence is treatable and surgery doesn’t have to be your only option. Starting a Yoni egg journey can be fun and enlightening as you rediscover more of your amazing self. Your development of inner trust and body consciousness through effective and self-affirming health habits is essential to your overall happiness, health, and vitality.

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Sources

1. Bavendam, T., et al. (2019). Urinary Incontinence. Office on Women’s Health. US Department of Health & Human Services.(2019).
2. Diaz, G. How To Use the Yoni Egg for Sensual Healing. Xlibris Corporation, 2018.
3. Northrup, C. (2006). Urinary Incontinence.

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