Yoni pearls, also known as vaginal detox pearls, herbal tampons, cleansing pearls, or vaginal pearls, have been highly discouraged by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) from being used by Kenyans.
Yoni pearls are neither registered nor allowed for use in Kenya, as required by the Pharmacy and Poisons Act (Cap 244), according to a statement from the PPB on August 7, 2023.
Due to potential danger and a lack of research, several medical practitioners advise against utilizing yoni pearls.
According to scientists, there is little evidence to back the claims made by yoni pearl producers that they can detoxify or clean the uterus and vagina.
Long-term insertion of foreign items into the vagina can alter the pH and bacterial pH levels, which can cause discomfort, infection, and other problems.
There is no assurance of their safety or quality due to the lack of approvals.
The PPB declaration follows a news story about the abundance of yoni pearls in Kenya.
The products are aggressively marketed to women looking for remedies to problems with reproductive health using influencer marketing and social media algorithms.
