Vaginal Red Light Therapy
What You Need to Know About Vaginal Red Light Therapy
Let’s be honest — even saying vaginal red light therapy makes some people squirm. But stick with me, because what’s happening in this space is genuinely fascinating, and important for women’s health.
This emerging therapy combines solid science with real-world applications for pelvic health, sexual wellness, and fertility. We’re talking about easing pain, improving circulation, supporting hormones, and even helping tissue heal — all without medication or anything invasive.
Now, let’s talk about the device that’s getting all the buzz — the Fringe wand. It’s currently the only option in the U.S. that delivers true near-infrared (NIR) light — the wavelength that can actually reach deep pelvic and reproductive tissues. Most of the other wands out there? They rely mostly on red or blue light, which just don’t penetrate deeply enough to do the heavy lifting.
And here’s where I tend to ruffle feathers…
Because while celebrity-backed ads make everything look glamorous (yes, even the ones with Halle Berry floating across your feed), most of those devices don’t include NIR in the USA — and blue light that you can’t turn off (those cheap Amazon devices) can disrupt your vaginal microbiome which can make us more suseptible to yeast infections as well as others. The Fringe wand, on the other hand, lets you customize your light settings safely and align them with the research — no marketing smoke and mirrors here.
What the Science Says About NIR
It goes deeper. NIR light (around 808–850 nm) reaches tissues and organs red light can’t touch — activating mitochondria, boosting blood flow, and reducing inflammation.
It supports hormonal balance. Studies show improvements in menstrual comfort, menopausal symptoms, and general hormone regulation with consistent NIR use.
It helps with pain and healing. NIR supports tissue recovery after labor/birth or surgery and may ease conditions like endometriosis or vulvodynia.
It’s microbiome-friendly. Unlike blue light (which can mess with your body’s delicate ecosystem), NIR and red are safe when used as directed.
What About Fertility?
What I love most about this therapy for fertility is that it finally gets the light where it needs to go. Instead of hoping a giant red light panel can somehow reach deep pelvic tissues through layers of skin, fat, and muscle (spoiler: it can’t), vaginal NIR light actually delivers those healing wavelengths inside the body — closer to the ovaries, uterus, and surrounding reproductive tissues. That means the mitochondria in those cells receive a therapeutic dose of light energy — the level needed to improve blood flow, support hormone balance, and help the body create the healthiest environment possible for conception. It’s not about more power; it’s about smarter, targeted light delivered exactly where nature intended. Combine with the Solasta hand held laser (only available through my website) to stack therapies to bring additional energy to those tissues.
Learn about why adequate dosage is important and why most home devices don’t deliver.
If You’re Considering Red Light Therapy for Your Vag
Choose a device with NIR (Fringe is the only vaginal device with NIR available in the U.S.).
Follow safe, evidence-based protocols — usually 2–4 sessions per week, low to medium energy, there are no heating elements (unlike the device you’re likely seeing celebs recommend).
Get professional guidance if you’re using it for chronic pain, fertility, or postpartum recovery.
Vaginal red light therapy is about more than hype — it’s about helping women reclaim comfort, pleasure, and healing in a way that’s grounded in science, not sales talk.
And yes, talking openly about this might make some people squirm. But if we can’t have honest conversations about women’s health, who will?
So here’s to a future where science, sensitivity, and self-care!
(Use code SOLASTA10 for 10% off your Fringe Wand).
Tracy
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