Getting started with your yoni egg
Everything for your first few weeks in one place. Go slowly. There is no right pace and nothing to get perfect.
Meet your egg
A yoni egg is a smooth, egg shaped crystal used for pelvic floor practice. The tradition comes from Taoist teachings, and people have practised with eggs like this for a very long time to feel more aware of their bodies and more connected to themselves. Every Love Stone Rituals egg is carved from genuine, GIA batch-certified crystal, with no dyes, coatings or synthetic materials.
You are on your period, pregnant, or have recently given birth. If you have pelvic pain or any pelvic health concerns, chat to a pelvic floor physiotherapist before you start. This guide is general wellbeing information, not medical advice.
Choosing your size
Start with the large egg. It is easier to hold while you get used to the feeling. Move down to medium and then small over several months of regular practice. If you know your pelvic floor tends to be tight (hypertonic), start with a smaller egg.
Large
50 x 35mmBest for beginners.
Medium
45 x 30mmFor when the large feels easy and comfortable.
Small
35 x 25mmAdvanced practice, or if you have a hypertonic pelvic floor.
Sizes shown for Nephrite Jade.
Seven gentle steps
Cleanse your egg
Wash with warm water and a mild, unscented soap. Rinse well and dry completely. If you like, you can also cleanse it energetically by leaving it in moonlight overnight or using a sage smoke cleanse.
Set an intention
Hold the egg in both hands and take a few slow breaths. Pick a word or a feeling, like strength, calm or healing. There is no wrong answer.
Get comfortable
Lie down with your knees bent, or stand with soft knees. Give your body a moment to settle.
Insert the egg
A little natural lubricant helps. Insert the large end first, string side down, while keeping your pelvic muscles relaxed. No rushing.
Wear it, then breathe
For your first few sessions, simply wearing the egg for 10 to 20 minutes is plenty. Try the first exercise below while you wear it.
Remove it with care
Relax completely and bear down gently, like you would for a bowel movement. You can gently draw the string. The egg will release on its own. Never force it.
Clean up
Wash with warm water and mild soap after every session. Rinse well, dry completely and store in the velvet pouch, out of direct sunlight.
Eight exercises, in order
Spend a week or two on the first few before you add the next. Every squeeze needs a full release afterwards. The letting go matters just as much as the lift.
Follow the circle: it grows as you breathe in and softens as you breathe out. Slow, steady breaths help your pelvic floor soften.
Breathe and soften
Start here2 min
Lie on your back with your knees bent and a hand on your belly. Breathe in through your nose and feel your belly rise and your pelvic floor gently soften, like a flower opening. Breathe out slowly.
If you only do one exercise in week one, make it this one. Learning to release comes before learning to squeeze.
Squeeze and let go
Foundations3 min
Breathe in and soften. As you breathe out, gently squeeze and lift around the egg. Hold for 3 seconds while you breathe normally, then let go completely for about 5 seconds.
If your thighs or bum are tightening, ease off. Smaller and softer is better.
The Lift
Foundations4 min
Picture a lift in a building. Squeeze a little for the first floor, a bit more for the second, a bit more for the third. Hold there, then let go one floor at a time all the way down.
The slow trip down is the tricky part, and the most useful.
Quick pulses
Building2 min
Squeeze and release quickly, like a light flutter, about one beat per second. Then rest with a deep breath.
Let go fully between each pulse. If things start to feel buzzy or tired, stop and rest.
Bridge and squeeze
Building4 min
Lie on your back with knees bent and feet flat. Breathe out, squeeze, and lift your hips. Breathe in, lower down and let go.
Keep your ribs soft and avoid arching your lower back.
Mini squats
Building4 min
Stand with your feet hip width apart and knees soft. Breathe out as you bend into a small squat and squeeze. Breathe in as you stand and let go.
Keep it small and slow. Holding the back of a chair is perfectly fine.
Deep squat release
Building3 min
Stand with your feet wider than your hips and toes turned out. Lower into a deep squat (put a rolled towel under your heels if they lift) with your hands together at your chest. Breathe slowly and let your pelvic floor soften with each out breath.
A lovely way to finish a session. It is also fine to do this one without the egg in.
Longer holds
Steady5 min
Once the earlier exercises feel easy, build your holds. Squeeze gently and hold for 5 seconds, working up towards 10, breathing normally the whole time. Rest for as long as you held.
Quality beats length. A relaxed 5 second hold is better than a tense 10.
A simple 4 week plan
Tick off each session as you go. Ticks reset if you leave the page, so screenshot it if you like.
Week 1
10 to 15 minutes. Breathe and soften, Squeeze and let go.
Week 2
15 to 20 minutes. Add The Lift.
Week 3
About 20 minutes. Add Quick pulses and Bridge and squeeze.
Week 4
About 20 minutes. Add Mini squats, Deep squat release and Longer holds.
After week 4, keep going two to three times a week. Consistency matters more than duration. When the large egg feels easy and comfortable, you can think about moving down a size.
Care and cleansing
Good to know
How often should I practise?
Start with two to three sessions a week, 15 to 20 minutes each. Think of it like any other kind of body training. Consistency matters more than length, especially at the beginning.
Can I sleep with my yoni egg?
We don't recommend it for beginners. Use your egg while you are awake and paying attention, so you can notice how your body feels throughout.
What if the egg feels stuck?
The vaginal canal is a closed passage, so the egg can't go anywhere past the cervix. Relax completely, take slow deep breaths, squat low and gently bear down. The egg will slide out. While you are learning, an egg that is drilled with a string is the best choice.
Is a yoni egg hygienic?
Nephrite jade is dense and non-porous, which makes it easy to keep clean. Wash it thoroughly before and after every session and you are all set.
When should I not use my egg?
Pause during your period, during pregnancy and after giving birth. If you have any pelvic health concerns, speak with a pelvic floor physiotherapist before you begin.