Helpful Hints: How to Ease Your Period

Periods can be an awful thing. They cause discomfort, cause pain, and are just something we all wish we could get rid off. Unfortunately, we can’t do this. Periods can have a big impact on our lives, making us change or avoid plans. I , personally, can have really bad period pains, but I have found a few things that can really help, not only with pains, but also with my everyday life.

Hot Water Bottle

Using a hot water bottle helps me a lot. Pressing a hot water bottle onto your stomach, or wherever it hurts, help relaxes your muscles. This will sooth your pains, allowing them to decrease until they have gone. I use this on my stomach, but this method could be use anywhere that you feel pain/aches. It is also beneficial when your not on your period, but may not solve everything.

Drink Lots of Water

Drinking a lot of water, makes sure we don’t become dehydrated. Yes. i’m aware this is obvious, and your probably wondering why i’m telling you this. To answer you, its because becoming dehydrated, can make you uncomfortable and cause things such as headaches to occur. Due to your hormones changing, these things may be made worse by your period. So dealing with this issue, before it can harm you is beneficial for you have a good day.

Rest Well

This ones probably obvious. If you get a good night sleep, or sleep enough, then your health will increase. A poor night sleep, can cause health problems such as heat disease as it weakens your immune system. It can also increase the probability of having a mental health illness, such as depression and anxiety. When your on your period, you may start to feel drained or tired all the time, so getting a good nights sleep can ensure that you get through the day, while enjoying it.

Wear Comfy Clothes

Try avoiding tight clothes, as this can apply unnecessary pressure to your body. Wearing loose clothing is better as it frees your body, you won’t feel trapped or uncomfortable throughout the day. They also help to stop your pad or tampon from moving about. You don’t have to go out in your pyjamas, just something that is comfortable for you, perhaps joggers.

Exercise

Exercising while on your period helps to relieve pains. You may feel like you don’t want to do this but it releases mood boosting hormones, which will make your day a whole lot better. Doing light exercises can help your symptoms such as minimising bloating, however don’t force yourself to exercise, as you may not help yourself at all.