What can help bad period pains?

We’ve all been there ladies, curled up in bed with a heating pad on our lower abdomen, cursing Mother Nature for inflicting such pain upon us each month. While period pains can range from mild discomfort to unbearable agony, there are steps you can take to help alleviate the cramping and get back to feeling like your badass self.

Understanding Menstrual Cramps

Let’s Talk Anatomy

Period pains occur when your uterus contracts and sheds its lining during menstruation. These contractions are caused by prostaglandins which stimulate muscle contractions in your uterus. The more prostaglandins you have, the stronger and more intense your period pains will be.

It’s Not Just Pain

Cramps aren’t just physical discomforts- they can also cause fatigue and irritability due to hormone changes. So if you find yourself snapping at people left and right or crying over cute cat videos on YouTube during that time of the month, don’t worry; it’s not just you (but let’s try not make any rash decisions while under hormonal influence).

Tips For Managing Period Pains

Now that we understand what causes menstrual cramps, let’s look at some tips for managing them:

Hydration Is Key

Drinking plenty of water has numerous benefits including reducing bloating and easing menstrual cramp pain (seriously folks – hydration is underrated!) Add lemon juice or ginger for added benefits.

Heat It Up!

Applying heat onto your abdominal area relaxes muscles overworked from contracting non-stop during cycles where excruciating menstrual pain describes how badly one feels! You could use a hot water bottle or an electric blanket/heat pad too (or maybe even ask bae nicely…who knows!”)

Don’t Forget To Exercise

Exercising doesn’t sound appealing when curling up in a ball is all one can think of, but it actually helps alleviate the hormones and muscle tension caused by prostaglandins. Try low-impact exercises like yoga, swimming or brisk-walking. (Couch potato queens; It’s time to get moving)!

Painkillers BFF

Don’t hesitate to take over-the-counter pain medication if home remedies don’t seem to relieve cramp pains for prolonged durations (this includes period poops!) .NSAIDs (Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) like ibuprofen help reduce inflammation hence reducing menstrual cramps.

Herbal Teas Could Be The Saving Grace

Peppermint tea does more than freshen your breath: its antispasmodic properties relax the uterus’ muscles making them ideal brews for alleviating extreme period pain feelings.

What Not To Do When Dealing With Period Pains

We’ve just given you tips on what to do when dealing with menstrual cramps, now let’s discuss what not do:

Saying No Thanks To Salt And Sugary Treats Is Best

As tempting as salt & sugar-laden treats might be at times let us face facts: they worsen bloating which causes period-related indigestion symptoms.

Therefore best avoid such foods since this would also affect water retention causing diarrhea during periods .

Hence If you have a sweet tooth opt for fruit snacks while sending Mc Donald’s orders through Uber eats during periods!

### Alcohol Is A Big No-No Too: Sorry Folks

Alcoholic drinks will always remain our guilty pleasures especially over happy hours saved-up overtime! But alcohol makes dehydration conditions worse causing irritation prolonging those unpleasant menstruation moments!

Note: In case of expecting delayed menstruation try avoiding getting drunk too simply just attend those cocktail making classes instead!

## Get Ready: Before The Storm Hits You
Preparation is critical and gives you an edge in dealing with menstrual aches and pains. Here are some ways to prepare:

Track Your Menstrual Cycle

Period calendars like the Flo App can benefit you in tracking- & predicting when Aunt Flow will visit each month This aids getting prepared for the period related issues

Stock Up On Period Essentials!

Be sure that you warehouse enough or at least adequate stock of pads, tampons etc before your period starts so as avoiding having to rush last minute situations while freaking over blood-stain accidents (oh no!)

A Final Note: No Shame In Period Pains

Ladies, we’ve all experienced bad periods one time or another and it’s nothing to be ashamed about. Knowing how to manage menstrual cramps helps us feel more confident during those ‘not so pretty moments’ solely on being able achieve what was mainly impossible beforehand! Now go forth and conquer the world -one excruciating cycle at a time!