Have you heard of perineum sunning, genital sunbathing or as I like to call it, a nudie bake? It's a practice that has been around for thousands of years, where individuals expose their perineal area (the area between the anus and genitals) and breasts/nipples to direct sunlight.
Sunlight & Your Body
Responsible sunbathing is excellent for your whole body, including your private parts. I do a nudie bake most days for 10-15 minutes in the privacy of my home before 9 am when the sun is gentle. This means I reap the benefits of sunlight without the risk of sunburn (you do not apply sunblock when practising perineum sunning).
When The Sun Is Too Hot - Or Rarely Appears
When I'm in the UAE, the sun is often too hot, so I do this indoors by a window. When I'm in the UK, the sun isn't as prevalent, so I use the Thera Tri-Lite instead (use code REJUV to get yours at a discount).
This incredible light also means I can bake my home nudie at any time of day, and I always travel with it because it is lightweight and easy to take along. I recommend the Thera Tri-Lite to most of my clients to help support gut health, digestion, and metabolism. It is also great if you ever experience any pain, including period pain.
The Thera Tri-Lite is an integral part of my new Gut-Brain Healing, Metabolic and Hormone balancing protocols, which I am launching at the Rejuv Wellness Retreat in the UK next month. All retreat attendees can bring a Thera Tri-Lite home. We've seen fantastic benefits from using it.
Exercise Naked
I like to combine my Perineum Sunning nudie bakes with Pilates, stretching, core work, and other exercises, as they are part of my daily morning movement routine.
Genital Sunbathing Is An Ancient Practise
Although there are no clinical studies on this, it is part of ancient Chinese and Ayurvedic teachings that encourage us to live harmoniously. Nudie Bakes has therefore stood the test of time, and many of my clients and I report feeling more energised, more confident in their bodies, and more connected with themselves and nature.
Love Yourself In Your Natural Environment
Permitting yourself to love all your wobbly bits and be free without condemnation in nature is great for your mind, body and soul.
After going through the eating disorder journey of loathing my body and then defeating breast cancer, I am all for any practice that can help nurture self-love and acceptance.
Getting naked is not easy for everyone, but lying in light, naked as the day you were born, will not only unlock the benefits above but also help you love yourself unconditionally.
Talk To Yourself Naked
Use this time to say three things you love about your body to yourself, rather than giving your inner critic centre stage with negative self-talk.
When I coach clients to use my neuroscience techniques, I help them love themselves into wellness. You can only truly be healed and free to live a life you love from a place of love and acceptance.
Perineum Sunning Risks
Sun exposure of any kind carries potential risks, so be prudent.
- Sunburn: Exposing sensitive areas, such as the perineum, to direct sunlight without adequate protection can cause sunburn and skin damage. This is why I recommend genital sunbathing for 15 minutes maximum (and always before 9 am or if in the UAE or a desert-type area before 7 am).
- NOTE: I tend to wear a hat to protect my face and décolletage, so as the song goes …you can leave your hat on 😊
- Privacy & Indecent Exposure: Be mindful of privacy and choose a secluded location for perineal sunning. A funny story from one of my clients: I received a message on Instagram last week saying that the issues with her difficult neighbour quickly subsided after he accidentally saw her doing her Nudie Bakes.
Seven Benefits Of Perineum Sunning Nudie Bakes
What are the main benefits of Perineal Sunning, or nudie bakes? Why is this practise so good for us?
1. Increased Perineum Vitamin D Production
Like other body parts, exposure of your perineum to sunlight stimulates the production of vitamin D in the skin. Vitamin D is essential for calcium absorption and the maintenance of strong, healthy bones. It also affects immune function, cardiovascular health, and mental wellbeing.
2. Improved Mood & Mental Health
Sunlight exposure can boost the release of serotonin, a neurotransmitter associated with happiness and wellbeing. This, in turn, can help improve mood and mental health.
3. Circadian Rhythm Regulation
Exposure to natural light, especially in the morning, can help regulate your circadian rhythm, which, in turn, can improve sleep patterns and overall health.
4. Natural Skin Health
Sensible sun exposure can also have positive effects on the skin. It may help with certain skin conditions, such as psoriasis, eczema, fungal skin infections (including genital thrush) and improve skin health.
5. Enhanced Libido & Sexual Health
Perineum sunning is linked to increased sexual energy, improved sexual health and boosted libido.
6. Balances Hormones
Natural sunlight on your breasts/nipples, and private areas helps balance hormones and is particularly beneficial for oestrogen dominance.
7. Naked Grounding Balances Your Nervous System
Practising perineum sunning as a nudie bake, lying naked on the ground, gives the added benefit of negative ion exposure, which helps reduce stress and calm our nervous system. This, in turn, supports a healthy mind-body balance
Nudie Bakes & Your Wellbeing
So what's the bottom line? Add Nudie Bakes to your wellness routine if you have a safe place to do so. Be mindful of safe sun exposure, as always. You can also buy a Thera Tri-Lite from Therasage to incorporate this practice in a very safe way.
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