Gwyneth Paltrow has defended her controversial advice on “vag|na steaming” which was featured on her wellness and lifestyle website, Goop.

Her article suggests a “mugworth v-steam” to cleanse the uterus, which was criticised by gynaecologists who were not convinced by the claims that steaming is either healthy or advisable.

Despite the negative feedback, Paltrow is standing by her advice and insists that the practice has “real healing qualities”.

Paltrow first tried v-steaming when her friend Ben brought her along.

Initially, she thought the practice was insane but by the end of it, she thought it was “so great”.

She later discovered that it had been a part of Korean medicine for thousands of years and there are real healing properties.

In an interview with The Cut, Paltrow said: “If I find benefit to it and it’s getting a lot of page views, it’s a win-win.” Despite the backlash, Goop continues to promote the practice, describing it as a “Korean-inspired beauty ritual” and a “non-invasive way to help clear congestion”.

However, the site does feature a disclaimer stating that the information provided is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice.

The vag|na steaming controversy is not the first time that Goop has been criticised for giving questionable health advice.

Last year, the site was fined $145,000 for making unsubstantiated claims about the benefits of jade eggs, which are inserted into the vagina.

The eggs were said to help with hormone balance, menstrual cycles and bladder control, but no scientific evidence supported these claims.

Paltrow has also been criticised for promoting a gluten-free diet and for encouraging people to undergo a costly “cleanse” programme.

Critics have accused Goop of promoting pseudoscience and taking advantage of vulnerable people who are looking for quick fixes to their health problems.

Despite the criticism, the website continues to attract a large number of visitors, and Paltrow has defended her advice, saying: “We’re never making statements.

We’re always asking questions.” She added that the site is not meant to be a medical resource but is intended to start a conversation about health and wellness.

However, not everyone is convinced.

Dr. Jen Gunter, a gynaecologist, has been a vocal critic of Goop and has accused the site of spreading misinformation.

In a blog post, she wrote: “Steam is not going to clean your uterus…If you want to feel relaxed, get a good massage.

“If you want to relax your vagina, have an orgasm.”

Paltrow remains undeterred and is committed to promoting her unique brand of health advice.

While some people may be sceptical, others are willing to try anything in the pursuit of better health.

As Paltrow says: “The worst thing that can happen is you wasted your money, but in the case of vaginal steaming, it feels pretty good.”