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my period / endo flare day survival kit
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items POV: it’s day 1 of your cycle and you’re not canceling life… but you are romanticizing survival. I live with endometriosis, and flare days require strategy. This list is what I personally use to manage pain, inflammation, and energy dips without full...
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symptom management
food is medicine
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symptom management
This is my #1 non-negotiable for my period, especially with endo. I specifically love the Pure Enrichment XL heating pad because it lasts longer than other brands I’ve tried, heats more evenly (no weird cold corners), the size actually covers my lowe...
xl heating pad 🔥
I take magnesium consistently, but I’m especially mindful of it during flare days. Magnesium glycinate helps me with relaxation, muscle tension, sleep quality, and that wired-but-exhausted feeling I get during my cycle. I prefer glycinate specificall...
magnesium glycinate 💊
This is my mental survival tool 😅 I intentionally shift to slower rhythms during my cycle when I can. Instead of scrolling or doom-researching symptoms, I read. My Kindle is perfect because it’s lightweight, fits in one hand when I’m using a heating...<3
kindle paperwhite 📚
I use ginger in any and every form. Capsules are just the easiest, most convenient option on flare days — especially when I don’t feel like prepping anything. But honestly? I rotate between ginger tablets, fresh ginger tea, grated ginger in hot water...
ginger (capsules, chews, tea, etc.) 🫚
The worst thing you can be during your cycle is cold! This helps me keep warm so that my cramps don't worsen and derail my day. My heated blanket(s) are especially needed in the winter when it is so so hard to stay warm!
heated blanket 🛌
food is medicine
Herbal tea is one of my favorite rituals – it really helps me slow down when I need it most. Raspberry leaf is my go-to during my luteal and menstrual phases. It’s traditionally used to support uterine tone, and while it’s not a miracle cure, I perso...
red raspberry leaf tea 🍵
Hydration is one of those boring things that actually makes a difference. During my period, I tend to feel drained, headache-prone, and slightly dizzy if I’m not careful. I was using Just Ingredients electrolyte powder and loved it because it’s clean...
high-quality electrolyte powder 💧
If I don’t prioritize protein during my cycle, my mood and energy spiral fast. On flare days, I focus on easy, realistic protein such as Greek yogurt bowls, cottage cheese + fruit, hard-boiled eggs, protein smoothies, meat + cheese roll-ups, apple + ...
high protein snacks 🍽️
wearables
This is one of those things I didn’t expect to love… but now I reach for it regularly. On flare days, I’ll apply castor oil over my lower abdomen and use a wrap (sometimes with gentle heat on top). It forces me to slow down for 30–45 minutes instead ...
castor oil pack 🧴
This is for the deep, radiating cramps. A TENS unit works by sending small electrical pulses that help interrupt pain signals. I use it on my lower abdomen or lower back depending on where the pain is sitting that day. I LOVE that it’s portable, I ca...
tens unit 📱
Clothing matters more than I used to think. On flare days, I live in a loose tank + shorts or wide-leg cotton set. I use a lot of heat (heating pad, castor oil pack, sometimes both), and I overheat easily — so breathable fabric is everything. I speci...
loose fitting lounge sets 💗
I use reusable pads + undies exclusively (and gatekeep them most of the time because they sell out all. the. time. 😅). I no longer use disposables — only reusable 100% cotton. When I switched, I personally noticed less skin irritation and less overall pain. It also gives me peace of mind, with all the recent controversy arou...period.co has SO MANY fit/style options <3 On flare days, comfort and peace of mind matter just as much as pain management.
period undies + reusable pads ♥️