For many women, the worst part of their period is the cramps. Although the level of pain is different for everyone, we cannot deny that even if it is minor, it is annoying during the day. It’s always a good day to talk about how to relieve cramps.
There are different ways to relieve menstrual cramps, from the reliable pill that you know will take effect in 15 minutes and you will feel better, to natural remedies that will also make the pain less.
Menstruation and the cramps that sometimes accompany it are a natural process of our body and are inevitable, so the best thing to do is to find a way to reduce the pain to make your period more bearable.
Read also: Period Insomnia: Why PMS Gives You Insomnia and How to Deal With It
Here are 10 tips that we want to share with you from woman to woman, so that you can try one (or all of them) and see which one works best for you.
How To Relieve Cramps in Your Period?
Hot Water Compresses
This is one of the most recommended tips on how to relieve cramps… not only because it is very easy to do, but because it usually helps a lot with the pain. If you have the compress, just fill it with hot water and place it on your belly.
If you don’t have a compress, don’t worry, find a hand towel and put hot water in a container, submerge the towel, squeeze it and that’s it, it will have the same function as the compress, if you feel it getting cold, submerge it in the water again.
Dark Chocolate
This type of chocolate helps a lot not only to reduce menstrual pain, but also regulates your energy, which means that your mood does not change so abruptly. Remember that it must be sugar-free chocolate.
Do Some Exercise
We know it’s hard work, and even more if you’re on your period and don’t feel like doing anything, but believe us when we tell you that moving your body is one of the best ways to reduce menstrual pain.
Relaxation Techniques
Stress can make menstrual cramps worse, so it’s important to make time to incorporate relaxation techniques into your daily routine. Meditation, deep breathing, and yoga can help reduce stress and relieve menstrual pain.
Lie down with your legs elevated
If you’ve tried all the positions but still can’t find one that feels best to you, try lying on your back and raising your legs. You can lean them against a wall so you don’t get tired. Once you’re in that position, you just have to slowly move your legs towards you to release pressure and reduce discomfort.
Take Ibuprofen
It is the simplest remedy, and definitely the best friend of many of us, being a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug it will help you with the pain with just one pill.
Eat Your Greens
We often indulge ourselves during our period, but the truth is that a poor diet can cause more cramps, so always try to follow a healthy diet rich in omega 3 and vitamin B12.
Stay Hydrated
Don’t ask us how to relieve cramps if you don’t stay hydrated! Water is essential, because during the menstrual period we lose a lot of fluids, replacing them by drinking water is a great way to help our body and relieve cramps.
Chamomile and Cinnamon Tea
Possibly our favorite recommendation is to make yourself a chamomile and cinnamon tea, which in addition to being natural is super healthy. Chamomile relieves muscle spasms and cinnamon calms cramps due to its analgesic and anti-inflammatory function.
Healthy Sleep Routine
Getting a good night’s sleep is super important for recovering during your period, so try to maintain a regular sleep routine and get proper rest during your menstrual cycle.
Try some of these tips to reduce menstrual cramps and make your period a little more bearable. Now you know how to relieve cramps.
This article was originally written in Spanish by Nayeli Aguilera in Cultura Colectiva.
