Let’s talk Steam Stools…

Below are visual examples of different pelvic steam seat or stool options.

The stool with legs is a short stool that is basic and functional if you don’t mind sitting in a deeper squat. It requires a full sheet to be wrapped around your lower half and the stool all the way to the floor to hold in the steam…or you can modify it as I have and get some adhesive velcro to attach a piece of material surrounding the stool. I used wool for its natural and mildew and water resistant properties. (pic coming soon)

Next is a fully enclosed wooden pelvic steam box that allows you steam without using a bed sheet wrapped around to hold in the steam. They are expensive because it is a heavy and large size to ship, but it keeps the steam in well and is very comfortable and versatile for all anatomies. Here is a one-stop location where you can shop steam boxes.

Here are some cheaper seat/stool options:

Some pelvic steamers modify chairs to have a hole in the seat…just make sure you don’t use plastic, or plastic fibers like polyester, because heated plastic can release unwanted chemicals. Finding someone to cut an opening into a wooden chair is an option. Taking slats out of a wooden folding chair is also an option.

One of my favorite, cheap and easy options is a portable medical grade camping toilet. Very comfortable! (see the blue seat below)

Included in the photos below are my favorite pelvic steam pots: a mini crockpot or a 2-3 quart stainless steel pot with a lid (has handles for easy carrying and emptying).

If you are traveling, an insulated beverage mug is an easy option to brew your steam herbs and squat or kneel with a bed sheep or large towel around your waste, and leaning over a couch, ottomon while kneeling on bed pillows.

I like to use a steam ball strainer or cloth tea bag so I can take my steeping herbs out after 6-8 minutes, stick the whole thing in a glass jar with lid in the refrigerator to get one more pelvic steam out of the herbs. (Compost herbs on day 3).

Lastly, there are ways to pelvic steam without purchasing any device for sitting.

See the graphic below illustrating positions that don’t require a stool or seat where you can squat, lean forward on your knees over something comfy, or lying flat - knees up…all with a sheet enclosing your lower half and the steam pot. (Always make sure to wrap the steam pot in a towel to protect your skin from accidentally touching the sides of the pot.)