I know period cramps can be horrible — crippling to the point where you can't get through the day. Sometimes, it can be hard to even muster up the energy to get out of bed. But we are some boss ass women who can tell our periods to suck it. Here are some tips on how to deal with your cramps!
Take pain medication
Obviously, pain meds are an option but if this isn't the route for you, continue reading!
Take a nap
This may or may not work for some people but I find that just taking a small nap alleviates some of the pain.
Use a heating pad
If you have a heating pad, great! If not, run a cloth under warm water, wring the water out, and use that as a substitute.
Drink water...LOTS of it
I know everybody says this but I can't stress how much this helps when I'm feeling the cramps coming on.
Do some exercise
Get your body moving and those hormones going!
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Use the bathroom
Constipation and period cramps are just never a good mix.
Throw yourself into work
Sometimes distracting yourself from the pain can also help.
Have an orgasm
Do whatever you need to do, *wink wink* the hormones released do wonders for the pain.
I hope these tips helped. Just keep pushing on, and think about how this doesn't last forever!
