You can hardly scroll TikTok or Instagram at the moment without seeing a wellness influencer using an as part of their Sunday self-care routine. Used by the likes of celebrities including , Kourtney Kardashian and Suki Waterhouse, the at-home, space-age devices, which promise to help with a range of skincare issues spanning acne, dark spots, wrinkles and more, are arguably ultimate skincare status symbol right now, with Industry Arc predicting the global LED mask market will be worth $600 million by 2030. That said, earlier this year one celebrity took the LED fad one step further by posting about her use of the red light tool for her vagina.
Actress ’s brand ran a on red light’s "renewing effects on the vagina," claiming benefits spanning a "nonhormonal, noninvasive approach to promoting pelvic floor muscle tone," not to mention improved sexual function, and intimate well-being. While here at we're all for taking care of your down there, especially during periods of change like or , we wanted to dig a little deeper into the science and ask top experts whether red light therapy has been proven to boost gynaecological health in the way Paltrow's site claims. It's worth adding that the brand does include a disclaimer in the piece - ("This article is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment and should never be relied upon for specific medical advice").
That said, if you've been struggling with your sexual function, .
