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Period Help 🩸💖
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items Things that I have found to be most beneficial and helpful through my menstrual cycle!
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Heating pads
Products
Snacks and cravings
Heating pads
different kinds of heating pads and devices
Heating pads are a MAJOR help in case of cramps but make sure to keep a layer between the heating pad and your skin (like a blanket or towel) to prevent any burns!
Microwavable Heating Pad, Rice Bag, Rice Heating Pad, Cold Pack, Heat Pack, Daisy, Rainbow, Botanical, Handmade Gift, 2 Sizes
The capybara stuffed animal is one of the cutest microwavable stuffed animals! This brand is super amazing and provides great comfort.
Capybara Warmies
Personally, I experience quite a bit of neck pain and back pain as well as head aches and I find these to be helpful for the pain and cramps. This doesn't have to be used as a neck wrap, I find it to be amazing to use to wrap around my stomach as I f...
Cream Neck Wrap Warmies
I first found out about these because my friend uses one and they are AMAZING. While I have only had the opportunity to use my friends, it is very comfortable and works well while providing the layer needed between the heated object and your skin!
Marshmallow Lavender Bottle Warmies
Products
tampons, pads, etc. that I recommend along with other options in the same category
These are much more environmentally friendly and overall better for your health (due to chemicals in other brands) but everything depends on your own comfort and wants out of these products
L . Triple Pack Tampons - Regular/Super/Super Plus - 25ct
Tampax radiant has a different grip than pearl so depending on your comfort with putting in tampons, it is likely one will be more to your liking.
Tampax Radiant Duopack Regular/Super Absorbency Unscented Plastic Tampon - 52ct
These are the ones I mainly use, they provide me the most comfort out of ones I have tried (but everyone will be different and it is trial and error for some people), I find these to be comfortable putting in and taking out while having a good amount...
Tampax Compact Multipack Tampons - Regular/Super - 30ct
These are my go to pads for nighttime as I have a deep fear of bleeding through, and the entire time I have used these at night, I have never had a problem with them.
Always Maxi Extra Heavy Overnight Pads - Unscented - Size 5 - 72ct
If I am not using tampons or if I am doubling up with both a tampon and pad I always use this one! Super reliable and comfortable.
Always Maxi Overnight Pads with Wings, Size 4, Overnight, Unscented, 48 Ct
I love my period panties, they make doing things much more comfortable while providing protection.
Buy Smooth Period Bikini Panty - Order Panties online 5000008633 - Victoria's Secret US
Snacks and cravings
some foods that are often craved and some foods that are both craving fitting and better for you
I ALWAYS crave hot food on and around my period even if they are not the healthiest to eat, but during this time we all deserve to eat whatever tf we want.
Cheetos Crunchy Cheese Flamin' Hot Flavored Snacks, 8.5 oz
Foods high in iron are the best things to eat during your period, and nuts are definitely high in iron and something I typically crave.
PLANTERS Honey Roasted Peanuts, Party Snacks, Plant Based 7g Protein, 16 oz Jar
A lot of people crave chocolate during their time of the month as well as before and sometimes after, I find rich chocolate to be the best 🥰
Chocolate B'Day Truffle Dozen Box