Womb Wisdom for the Modern Woman
Cycle-Supporting Oils, Breast Oils & Foot Soaks from SSS Oasis
Coming soon the SSS Oasis is a line of womb massage oils, breast massage oils, and foot soaks, intentionally created for New Yorkers who may not have the luxury of a bathtub. These ritual blends are meant to support women during every stage of their cycle and help them overcome conditions that may be causing pain and discomfort to the human body. Painful swollen breasts, cramps, or digestive issues before your period?
I get it ladies.
Our cycles should be a rebirth for the psyche accompanied by a cleanse for the uterus, not a painful inconvenience to suffer through endlessly until our familiar set of PMS symptoms turn into new pre-menopause syndrome symptoms. My own journey of painful periods, lasting upwards of ten days, with heavy flow and sometimes clotting, has inspired me to create the Crimson Flow line for women who are still experiencing these symptoms. I typically had long cycles with two weeks prior of cramps, bloating, fatigue, irritability, to name a few symptoms. My breasts would be tender and swollen, extremely painful to any touch and too heavy for my body. Since beginning my yoni steam practice through the work of Steamy Chick, I have managed to remove most of my symptoms. Through continued use, I anticipate a complete refresh of my connection to my menstrual cycle.
How Lifestyle Changes Support Cycles
I attribute my change in attitude to a few lifestyle changes I made. Learning to honor my bleed as a time of rest and rejuvenation has been the hardest lesson for me. While I noticed I felt better after every dedicated slow down on my period, my go-go-go nature would overtake and once again I’d experience heavier bleeding, more pain and cervix discomfort. I am still practicing to prioritize myself and prepare for a week of saying ‘no’ while I stay in more, sleep a few extra hours, and lounge a little longer in sweats.
Another major change in my cycle was embracing period panties. Unfortunately, it took quite a long time for me to come around to these. I purchased one pair from Thinx and did not like the experience at all. After a few times my friend mentioned a French brand Etam who has tested for zero toxins in their panties, I eventually bought three pairs. Their super cute design lured me in and the comfort of the material exceeded my expectations. It is much more comfortable to wear a pair of panties during my bleed than mess with bulky pads, sometimes the wings would get stuck on the inside of my leg, ouch! or tampons, which clogged the bleed and caused many more issues in my cycle.
Beyond these changes, after fainting on a work call and seeing a traditional Chinese practitioner in Chinatown the next morning, I made significant changes to my diet. I learned to stop chasing the latest plant-based fad with minimal animal protein, chicken, if any, and I increased my red meat consumption with lamb, beef, and pork. I struggled at first, feeling I had failed to do my just part in lowering animal consumption, as my healing journey called for nourishment from larger animals. I learned more about the need for humans to consume meat, especially as a woman who menstruates heavily, and animal fats to support cholesterol.
How Womb Oils Support Hormonal Balance
When designing these womb blends, I wanted to prepare with research and put a product on the market that actually works. It was important for me to know that my clients are experiencing relief and tangible results while getting spiritual benefits to resolve the underlying issue their bodies were communicating to them. This led me into a fascinating quest of learning how certain oils and scents have compounds that can benefit conditions like cysts, PCOS, endometriosis, radiation damage, and more. With the help of my mentor, Dr. Gabrielle Francis, I designed blends that addressed needs while avoiding contraindications. For example, a cooling breast blend that is perfect for menopausal or post-menopausal women but should be avoided for women with swollen breasts caused by PMS because of the estrogen dominance they usually experience. Her guidance brought me back to the drawing board to rethink the scent profile for this group of ladies. I instead looked into essential oils that support either estrogen balance like cardamom or reduce cortisol such as ylang ylang.
Another intentional addition to every blend were flower and gem essences. Natural material essences like flower, gem, or environmental offer a gentle yet firm vibrational support for humans. They work on a subtle level, affecting our emotional, mental, and spiritual layers. Each blend has a tremendous amount of thought placed into each ingredient and care into the execution. I found that I was able to maintain high standards of quality control when I infused my own extra virgin olive oil with cramp bark or Kalina, in Polish, where the name of my first product comes from. By observing how others created healing blends, like the Moroccan Elixir argan oil line, and learning to pay attention to finer details from my boyfriend, I am proud to announce the launch of my womb and breast oils product line on August 8, 2025.