Under the moniker, The Vagina Lady, Ramona Riley specializes in using natural methods to heal the reproductive system. She runs a successful consultancy called Cosmic Wombman, which offers a variety of services that help women get rid of common reproductive health issues such as fibroids, endometriosis, PCOS and even infertility. Also a doula and hypnobirthing therapist, Ramona helps women prepare for and have healthy pregnancies.

Here’s what Ramona shared with us about reproductive health, cannabis and CBD…

Ramona: When I was 29, I was diagnosed with a rare reproductive condition, and the options that were given to me didn’t seem realistic. They seemed more like a death sentence. Because of that, I sought other ways to heal myself and came across holistic healing. I used herbs, supplements, sound therapy and crystals – all these methods – to heal my body. I ended up getting better, very quickly actually. I figured I couldn’t be the only woman who goes through these things, feeling like I have no options and no one to guide me. I had to be looking for pieces of information here, and pieces there. If you weren’t as driven as I was [and you shouldn’t have to be], then you probably wouldn’t get far. With what I learned, I created my business, Cosmic Wombman, to guide and help women heal their bodies.
How has cannabis helped with your mental and physical health?

Ramona: I smoke and vape the flower of cannabis – no additives, just the pure vape. I usually do one of these daily. I use it for relaxation or to focus, especially if I need to do something creative or artistic. CBD isn’t something I use regularly, but I recommend it to my clients especially if they suffer from painful reproductive conditions such as endometriosis or Pelvic Inflammatory Disease. Especially if they’re non-smokers.

Are there any other ways you incorporate cannabis into your life apart from smoking or vaping?

Ramona: I use it as a tea sometimes, but not often. I feel like all it does is make me want to eat and sleep. That’s it! And that doesn’t work! I have to go to work! But I do love teas, so to have cannabis in the form of tea is good. I just can’t overindulge in it.

What three tips would you give women regarding CBD and cannabis and their health and well-being?

  1. Figure out what you prefer. If you’ve never smoked and it doesn’t appeal to you, then find other options. CBD can help with nausea and painful periods. Edibles and vaping are other alternatives. Take your time and decide what works for you and your lifestyle.
  2. Don’t think about the judgment. Sometimes we’re concerned about what everybody thinks or feels about what we’re doing. The reputation of cannabis has improved so much over the last ten years – I can only imagine how much more it will improve in the coming years. As it becomes more accepted, it will be used as a mainstream healing and maintenance option.
  3. Try putting cannabis in your vaginal steams. I’ve had some clients that when I do vaginal steams, ask me to put cannabis in it. That’s not something I usually do, but I do it for them so that could be fun as well.