Frequently Asked Questions
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Which crystal should I choose?
There is no "wrong" crystal to start with. Above all else, we recommend choosing the crystal (yoni egg or wand) that you feel most intuitively drawn to. Which one excites your body the most?
The specific energetic properties of each crystal can be found on each individual product page by scrolling down. You may wish to read about the stone's properties to help with your decision.
If you absolutely cannot decide which yoni egg to choose, we recommend Nephrite Jade as it is the traditional stone of the practice (initially used in Taoist Ancient China). If you cannot decide which crystal pleasure wand to choose, the Traditional Rose Quartz Wand is our most popular wand, especially for first-time customers. Otherwise, feel free to send us a message via our contact form for further support.
- Should I start with a Yoni Egg or Pleasure Wand?
Ideally, both! For beginners we recommend starting with our Signature Pleasure Box (available in the shop), which includes The Cervix Wand™, the Traditional Rose Quartz Pleasure Wand, and the Medium Nephrite Jade Yoni Egg.
If you'd like to start with ONE product, we recommend reviewing the other sections in our FAQs to help with your decision: About Yoni Eggs, Benefits of using a Yoni Egg, and About Pleasure Wands. You will notice that both yoni eggs and pleasure wands share many of the same benefits, and we often recommend using a yoni egg to rev up sexual energy, then self-pleasuring with a crystal wand. Generally speaking, the yoni egg practice is oriented more strongly towards increasing pelvic floor strength & awareness, reversing urinary incontinence, increasing vaginal sensitivity, revving up sexual energy & creativity, and healing dissociation from your yoni. The crystal wands are oriented more towards transforming your relationship with your body and the way you self-pleasure - such that your self-pleasure becomes a profound, healing, & transformative experience.
After reviewing the benefits & how-to of each, feel free to contact us describing your personal situation and we will be happy to make a specific recommendation.
- Should I choose a Curved or Straight Pleasure Wand?
Our straight pleasure wands (available in Traditional & Slim style) are ideal for cervical activation, meditative masturbation, and learning to become more sensitive to subtle sensations & energies while sloooowly moving the wand in & out of your yoni. The straight wands are also great for whole body massage (i.e. massaging the inner thighs, belly, etc).
Our curved pleasure wands (available in Amrita Wand® & Yoni Massage style) are ideal for more "active" internal massage. This includes yoni de-armouring, g-spot orgasm & squirting, and cervical stimulation.
As always, choose the pleasure wand that feels most exciting to you! There is no "wrong" choice. We adore & use both styles often!
- Should I choose the Traditional or Slim Style Pleasure Wand?
The Slim Style Pleasure Wand is recommended for women who experience vaginal pain, tension, &/or tightness. It is also recommended for women who prefer slimmer penetration, or those who feel instinctively apprehensive about the size of the Traditional Style. Your body & intuition know best, so if you feel drawn to the Slim then trust that inner call.
The Traditional Style Pleasure Wand is our most popular wand size. It is recommended for women who prefer a “fuller” feeling &/or those who enjoy a “girthier” dildo or cock.
There is no “wrong” wand to begin with. As always, notice how your body instinctively responds to the Slim versus Traditional. Which style excites you the most?
- Which Yoni Egg size is best for me?
If you're a beginner we suggest that you start with a medium, drilled yoni egg as this will typically fit most women.
If you have experienced childbirth, we suggest starting with the large sized egg and then gradually making your way down to a medium.
The SMALL egg is recommended for advanced practice or women with a very petite yoni.
- About Pleasure Wands
Crystal pleasure wands support you to slow down, connect, and experience self-pleasure as if you are making love to yourself. By choosing a pleasure wand in place of highly stimulating toys such as vibrators, you will open up your body to more juiciness, pleasure, love, and fulfillment through the art of slow pleasure.
The beauty and smoothness of pleasure wands evoke deep sensuality, femininity, and devotion from within. Using a wand inside your yoni allows for deep self-connection by slowing down and honouring your body & vagina.
By holding a loving intention as you use the wand, you will experience how your self-pleasure can transform & awaken you! Combining the healing vibration of crystals, the power of sexual energy, and intention, self-pleasure becomes a tool for manifestation, healing, and growth (in addition to pleasure, of course!)
In addition to the crystal healing properties of each wand, you can trust that by using a pleasure wand, you are using a body-safe toy that will not leach harmful chemicals into your yoni (as is the case with many sex toys on the market!)
- How to use a Crystal Pleasure Wand
The Pleasure Wand is designed to internally sensually massage the yoni (vagina). You may use your wand in the following ways:
- solo or partner play
- slowly move the wand in & out of your yoni, bringing your awareness to the subtle sensations you experience as you do this
- gently massage the cervix with light pressure & deep breathing
- angle the wand to stimulate your g-spot for pleasure (best to do this with curved pleasure wands)
- massage your belly & inner thighs with the wand (this can be very pleasurable!)
- play with temperature by running your wand under hot or cold water first (careful not to drop it in the sink!)
- hold your wand to your heart, visualize infusing it with a loving intention - then insert the wand into your yoni and visualize that intention radiating into your yoni & womb
- Benefits of using a Yoni Egg
- Increasing awareness & appreciation of your yoni
- Awakening your creative energy, passion & libido
- Becoming A LOT more orgasmic
- Gaining control of the perineum & all of the pelvic floor muscles
- Giving pleasure to your lover and helping him with ejaculation control
- Harmonizing your emotions and healing your relationship to intimacy & sexuality
- Reducing PMS, menstrual cramps, & breast discomfort
- Reducing menopausal symptoms by increasing vaginal lubrication & balancing estrogen levels
- Relieving menstrual symptoms
- Overcoming traumatic experiences (particularly as related to sexual abuse)
- Increasing blood circulation to the yoni, thus noticeably increasing lubrication and sensitivity
- About Yoni Eggs
Yoni in sanskrit means sacred temple, and refers to a woman’s vagina.
The yoni egg is an is an egg shaped semi-precious stone that when used inside the vagina, has healing properties for the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual body. A yoni egg is worn by a woman inside her vagina, and is an amazing tool that helps tone the lower abdomen as well as the pelvic floor. When these muscles are strong, they help prevent leakage of our life force and sexual energy. In fact, using a yoni egg helps to rev up & circulate sexual energy - thus enhancing creativity, energy levels, & libido. Lastly, using a yoni egg is hugely beneficial for women who experience urinary incontinence, as the yoni egg practice can reverse incontinence issues rapidly.
The yoni egg is a practice that originated in ancient China in the tradition of Taoism. Traditionally, the stone used for the yoni egg practice has always been Nephrite Jade. As you use your yoni egg, it is important to set an intention, as your intention for doing the practice can amplify the healing effects - including the healing of sexual &/or emotional abuse, trauma, low self-esteem and stagnant energies. The yoni egg practice is particularly beneficial for healing suppressed sexual energy & clearing sexual blocks. If you're a beginner we suggest that you start with a medium, drilled yoni egg as this will typically fit most women.
- How to use a Yoni Egg
Many women experience the benefits of using their yoni egg simply by “wearing” the yoni egg inside their vagina while sleeping, going for a walk, doing yoga, etc. The benefits experienced from this are attributable to the enhanced awareness brought to your yoni from wearing the yoni egg, as well as the crystal healing properties of the unique stone you select.
We sell drilled yoni eggs because the benefits of wearing a yoni egg become hugely amplified when you are able to apply resistance to the yoni egg when it is in your vagina. With a drilled yoni egg, you can thread string through it and create this resistance by pulling on the string while using your pelvic floor muscles to hold the yoni egg in place. Using a combination of conscious breathing techniques, placing the yoni egg in different areas within the vagina, and applying resistance to the yoni egg by pulling on the string, you will notice significant increases in strength, awareness, tone, & sensitivity of your yoni very quickly.
- Are Yoni Eggs safe?
YES! Yoni eggs are very safe. Ever since jade yoni eggs have made their way into mainstream cultural consciousness, many misconceptions have been popping up in the media. One of these misconceptions is the idea that using a yoni egg inside the vagina is unsafe due to the fact that it will cause a yeast infection by harbouring bacteria. This is FALSE! Yoni eggs (as long as they are high quality like ours) are made from solid pieces of stone. These crystals are non-porous and thus will not harbour bacteria as long as the yoni egg is cleaned properly before & after use.
We do NOT recommend beginning the yoni egg practice for your FIRST time if you are pregnant. The yoni egg practice is incredibly powerful at the physical & energetic level - and thus we recommend waiting to begin the practice until after you have given birth.
NOTE: Not ALL crystals are safe to use inside the yoni. We have ensured that each crystal product available in our store is SAFE & beneficial for internal use.
- Is it necessary to use string with my Yoni Egg?
It is not a REQUIREMENT, as many women enjoy "wearing" their yoni egg without the string. However, we do strongly recommend the use of string so that you can perform the practice in the most effective manner, to experience the greatest benefits. This involves using the string to pull downwards and apply resistance to the yoni egg while using your pelvic floor muscles to hold the egg in place. We describe this method thoroughly in Video 2 of our Free Video Series (subscribe at the very bottom of this page), or on our Youtube Channel (select Blog from the menu above).
- Which type of string should I use with my Yoni Egg?
Organic unwaxed silk thread. We sell this in our shop.
- Where can I find the origin of each crystal?
Navigate to our "Crystal Quality" page, under the About section of the main menu.
- Shipping & Returns Policy
All orders are shipped within 3 days of order placement. Upon being shipped, customers receive an email with a tracking number for Canada Post or DHL Express.
- Orders within Canada are shipped as an Expedited Parcel via Canada Post, and take 1-3 days to arrive to you. (In rare cases it can take up to 7 days).
- Standard orders to USA are shipped via Canada Post, and take 4-7 business days to arrive to you.
- Express orders to USA are shipped via DHL Express and take 1-3 days to arrive to you.
- Standard orders to other International destinations are shipped via Canada Post, and take 6-10 business days to arrive to you.
- Express orders to other International destinations are shipped via DHL Express and take 1-3 days to arrive to you.
We ship discretely! Nothing on the outside of the parcel indicates that sexual or pleasure-related contents are inside.
Due to the intimate nature of our products, we have a no return policy (no refunds or exchanges) except in the very rare case that the product is damaged upon arrival. In this case, customers should email hello@empoweredwoman.ca immediately and must be able to provide photo evidence of the damaged product. We will then provide an immediate replacement at no extra charge.
We do not take responsibility for instances in which the customer does not receive an order due to entering the incorrect shipping address at checkout. In this case, the customer can re-submit a new order. If the parcel is recovered (i.e. parcel is returned to us due to non-delivery), we will happily re-ship the order provided that the customer completes payment for the additional shipping & handling charges.
If a customer does not receive an order due to the parcel being lost or stolen, we file an investigation with Canada Post. If your tracking number indicates that the parcel has been delivered and you have NOT received it, please contact us hello@empoweredwoman.ca
If an order is returned to us (i.e. non-delivery due to customer failure to pay customs charges to the respective company), we will happy re-ship the order provided that the customer completes payment for the additional shipping & handling charges.
We are not responsible for custom fees, duties, or taxes imposed upon international customers. In some cases, the customer may be required to pay customs fees to receive the parcel into their country. These charges are unpredictable and are not covered by The Empowered Woman.
If your question has not been answered above, please contact us here.
- Should I start with a Yoni Egg or Pleasure Wand?