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What Actually Helps When Your Period Is Unbearable
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items Cramps? Bloating? Exhaustion? These are the products that genuinely help when your period is bad — from pain relief to small comfort upgrades.
Sections
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Core relief
Bloating/mood
Comfort
Self care add ons
Core relief
For when pain flares
When I'm on my period I struggle to get out of bed and this has been a life saver. It's electric so you don't have to run back and forth filling up a hot water bottle. It's also quite big so it can reach stomach pain and back pain at the same time!
Almohadilla eléctrica calor rápido 60x30 cm
I couldn't recommend this enough!! For days where I need to go out this has saved me so many times. It stays hot and it's easy to hide.
Electric Waist & Hand Warmer Heating Pad
These supplements help relax my muscles so when I'm having a bad flare of cramp and muscle aches this helps a ton.
Magnesium Glycinate 1500mg High Absorption UK
Nausea can be exhausting especially when it's continuous I've noticed ginger calms it down enough so I can eat.
60 Premium 100% Spicy Ginger Tea Bags
Ginger tea isn't for everyone and these supplements have helped me when I can't stomach the tea. They don't taste herby and they actually work
Ginger 14,400mg
Electrolytes have helped so much when I feel dizzy and nauseous and these ones actually taste nice. If you feel dehydrated these are amazing!
Strawberry Electrolyte Tablets
When pain is debilitating I use this where my cramps are and it helps a lot with pain. I also take it out with me as it's easy to hide underneath clothes.
Kinetik Wellbeing | Precision TENS Period Pain Reliever WW-200
Bloating/mood
This has helped me reduce bloating and stabilise hormones
These taste so nice and they are helpful for Extreme bloating.
Debloat Gut Health Gummies | Support Your Microbiome
When I'm on my period I get extremely anxious. After taking these for a couple of weeks Ive noticed, on my period, I am getting a lot less overwhelmed.
Hey Nutrition Ashwagandha Complex 9000mg
Peppermint tea helps massively with bloating and discomfort.
Pure Peppermint - 80 Tea Bags
Before I used this app it felt like my period would come spontaneously and didn't make sense. This app has made it so easy to track my symptoms and cycle for the doctors.
Clue Period & Ovulation Tracker with Ovulation Calendar for iOS, Android ...
Comfort
These essentials will make you feel a little more comfortable.
If your like me and hate feeling paranoid throughout the night these will be your best friend! Since buying them I haven't leaked through and they feel so comfortable.
ComfortFit Essentials Brazilian Heavy
This is my lounging outfit for when I have bad days. It's baggy so it doesn't cause pain and the material is so soft. It's also great for running errands when you want to feel comfortable.
ASOS DESIGN mix & match cotton pyjama trouser in black
Fluffy socks are always a good idea and these are so adorable!!
Fluffy Fleece Bear Socks: Cosy Winter Pyjama Sleep Socks
My girlfriend recommended this to me and it's so helpful. I put it in the freezer for a couple of hours and then put it on my head when it hurts and the relief I feel is amazing. It also stays cold for hours after.
Calmly™ ZenMask Sensory Recovery Cap
I use a weighted blanket when I'm exhausted and cant regulate my emotions due to pain. It helps so much with calming down and settling to sleep.
Sensory Sleep Therapy Weighted Blanket 125 x 180 cm 6kg | OHS
When pain is at its peak I don't want to be standing around making a full meal so these pots have saved me from so much time and pain.
Hot & Savoury Cups | Ready To Eat Meals
Self care add ons
For a mental reset
After a long day of pain I'll submerge myself in a bath and put these in. It settles the aches from muscles and period cramps. It also leaves me feeling sleepy so it's easier for me to have a full night's rest.
Relaxing Magnesium Flakes And Epsom Salts Bath Soak Gift Set
After using this I've noticed it helps with the severity of my cramps and it's really useful to reduce stress and anxiety.
Sleep Enhancer Roll On
This makes the room smell absolutely amazing and it also has calming qualities.
Lemon Lavender Candle
This is so affordable and really makes a difference when I get hot flashes. You don't have to hold it so it's minimal effort and helps me regulate my temperature.
Insu Beauty No-More-Melting Cooling Neck Fan
This is also good for muscle relaxation and It helps reduce stress and improves sleep.
Acupressure Mat
Blue light glasses are amazing for when I have a headache, migraine or light sensitivity.
eyekeeper.com: Reading Glasses Blue Light Readers Sunglasses ...