Remedies for That Time of the Month (For Girls; Girls, Add Your Tips!)

Question

1. Sleep
2. Rest
3. Urinate often
4. Usual activity
5. Sit up straight

 

 

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6. Reduce stress

7. Breathe deeply

8. Listen to music

9. Avoid standing

10. Maintain a healthy weight (estrogen is a by-product of fat cells.)

11. Distraction

12. Good attitude

13. A Trans-cutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) Machine (it blocks pain signals)

14. Cold Packs

 

Make Your Own Castor Oil Wrap

• 1 teaspoon Castor Oil
• Cloth, Clean and soft
• Plastic Wrap
• Hot Water Bottle
• Hot Water

Instructions

1. Pour oil on abdomen and massage it onto the skin.
2. Place the cloth then the plastic wrap over the area that has been covered with oil.
3. Apply heat using a hot water bottle or a steam shower.

Comments

I know this is old but thanks for the tips, it really helps. I also suggest eating fruit, I always crave strawberries.

Answer 1

I am on mine it hurts

Answer 2

I didn't have mine yet. I'm so scared! Do you have any tips?

Comments

Your first time? Then try to take painkiller when you feel that first cramp. Still, do it even in later ones. I also do a position that involves curling up with your feet and hands touching (look up the fetal position in yoga).

Also drink plenty of water!