[Tessa] Moira Cormack, a passionate advocate for womanhood and personal evolution, shares her transformative journey in an engaging conversation recorded at the Open Nesters podcast.

Set against the picturesque backdrop of Moira’s Edinburgh, Scotland, the interview delves deep into our guest’s experiences as a mother of four daughters and her exploration of femininity, personal empowerment, and the practice of Tantra. From her early days of motherhood—raising twins as a young woman who had just moved from London to Bombay—to navigating personal challenges, including a painful divorce, Moira provides a rich narrative filled with insights and wisdom.

Edinburgh Scotland

Moira recounts her early marriage and the circumstances that led her to become a single mother. She reflects on the joys and trials of mothering, emphasizing her commitment to creative engagement with her children and the transformative power of play. With a focus on saying “yes” to experiences, she nurtured a playful household where exploration and creativity thrived.

Moira’s parenting philosophy highlights the importance of staying true to oneself and modeling resilience for her daughters, especially as they encounter their own struggles and journeys toward independence.

A yoni egg (typically made of jade, rose quartz, or obsidian) is a smooth, egg-shaped stone designed to be gently inserted into the vagina (aka the yoni, Sanskrit for “sacred space”). It’s used to strengthen pelvic floor muscles, increase sensitivity, release emotional trauma, and build a connection with one’s body.

Size matters: Beginners usually start with a medium or large egg—it’s easier to feel and control.

Type of stone: Jade is the classic beginner’s choice—non-porous, tough, and gentle in energy.

Physically: Use warm water and a mild soap. Rinse well.

Energetically (optional but popular): Pass it through sage smoke, place it under the moon, or set an intention. Think: “Release. Heal. Empower.”

Not mandatory, but recommended.

Try some deep breathing, a warm bath, gentle pelvic massage, or sensual movement.

The goal: ease into your body, shift from “doing” to “being.”

Lie on your back or squat.

Relax your pelvic muscles.

Gently insert the egg narrow-end first (some prefer string side down if it has one).

Go slowly—no pushing or forcing.

Now the real magic:

Pelvic floor exercises (think Kegels): Squeeze and release around the egg.

Meditation or breathwork: Feel into your womb space.

Movement: Some women dance with it in! Others simply lie still and connect.

⏱ How long?

Start with 10–15 minutes. Over time, some use it for up to an hour.

Not recommended to sleep with it in or wear it all day (contrary to TikTok mythology).

Relax and gently bear down to release it naturally.

If your egg has a drilled hole, you can use unwaxed dental floss to gently guide it out.

Clean it again after each use.

Throughout the conversation, Moira candidly addresses her personal growth following her divorce. She explains how the difficulty of that period catalyzed her journey toward self-discovery, ultimately leading her to explore Tantra. For Moira, Tantra represents a path to understanding one’s own body and sexuality, debunking myths that suggest that women lose their sexual vitality with age. She discusses the often-hidden trauma stored within the body, particularly within women’s sexuality, and introduces the practice of dearmoring—a technique aimed at releasing trauma stored in the vagina and facilitating a deeper connection to one’s own pleasure and body.

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