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Period: all you need to have by your side in that time of the month. 🩸

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Here you will find some of my recommendations that help me get through my time of the month. Some products may not work for everyone. We all get our period don't be ashamed of it!!
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Pads/cups

 
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This menstrual cup is a great choice for your first ever period cup. Inserting is pretty easy opens up nicely once in, don't worry if you have a heavy flow this cup will not overflow. You will also save so much money, menstrual cups are reusable.
The DivaCup Model 1 Reusable Menstrual Cup
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These soft discs for menstruating are amazing. Not only are they comfortable, they're easy to insert and remove. I highly recommend soft disc as an alternative to traditional products.
FLEX Softdisc Menstrual Cup
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If you prefer pads over cups or tampons, any of the Always pads are a great choice. They are flexible, they are absorbent, no leakage, comfortable.
Always Infinity Pads, Heavy, with Wings Unscented, Size 2 (32 ct)
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Try Always Infinity FlexFoam for a pad that feels like nothing and protects like nothing else! With Always Infinity FlexFoam pads a Zero Leak and Zero Feel period is possible. FlexFoam pads absorb up to 10x their weight. FlexFoam pads are unbelievabl...
Always Infinity Feminine Pads for Women with Wings, Extra Heavy Overnight Unscented, Size 5
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Everything you need in one place! Walgreens offers a large choice of period products.
All kinds of period products in one place!! Visit Walgreens site for more.

Food and beverages

 
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Sweets can actually help in feeling better in your period. Not overeating ofc but a normal amount of sweets sure will help to ease that hormone boost.
UNREAL Dark Chocolate Coconut Candy Bars - 4.2oz
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If you are undecisive of what to eat to satisfy the need for sweet, this mix of mini candy bars is perfect. You get everything in here and in small portions just enough to get you through.
Snickers, Twix, Milky Way & 3 Musketeers Minis Chocolate Candy Bars, Family Size - 13.72oz Bulk Bag
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Target offers a large assortment of sweets so you can find just that chocolate bar that you've been craving for ages!!!
Chocolate Candy : Target
 
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Now I personally crave salty and spicy food when I'm in my PMS and when I get my period, Pringles is just that amount of salty that I need.
Pringles Original Flavored Potato Crisps Chips - 5.2oz
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These are making my mouth be on fire but it's worth it 100%
Pringles Hot Ones Barbacoa - 5.5oz
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Hot Cheetos have long been a beloved snack, known for their addictive crunch and spicy flavor.
Cheetos Crunchy Flamin Hot - 8.5oz
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Don't be afraid to enjoy a good chips. Go to Target and grab your favorite one!!
Chips : Target
 
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Chamomile is really good for easing the cramps. If you don't like medicines this will help you so much, plus it has lavender which has a calming effect on the body.
Traditional Medicinals Organic Chamomile with Lavender Herbal Tea - 16ct
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Really any type of tea is going to help sooth and ease period cramps. Mint tea is going to do a great work for you.
Traditional Medicinals Organic Peppermint Herbal Tea - 16ct
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Medicines

 
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First thing you will need is some type of pain killer. Advil is a good choice for my some lighter period cramps.
Advil Ibuprofen Pain Reliever & Fever Reducer Tablets
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Naproxen is also really good for any type of period cramps. Relieves the pain relatively quickly, lasts up to 12 hours.
Walgreens All Day Pain Relief, Naproxen Sodium Tablets
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Every time I am having my period I drink this helps a lot for cramps, amazing products. This is actually works to take away all of the pain. Ladies, don't suffer anymore! This actually works!
Midol Complete Menstrual Pain Relief Gelcaps with Acetaminophen
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Heating pads

 
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These are a life saver let me tell you that. Heat is really good in reducing cramps, if you don't have heating pads couple of minutes of laying in the sun will help too.
ThermaCare Menstrual Pain Relief Heatwrap
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