6 Easy Period Hacks Every Woman Should Know

Periods are part of every woman’s life.

Every woman will have a period for most of her life. It usually starts in the pre-teen or early teen age. And they end when a woman is in her 40’s or 50’s depending on the woman.

Periods can be awfully uncomfortable. There are so many things going on in your body at that time coupled with the regular stresses of life. Here are some period hacks every woman should absolutely know:

1.  Period tracking app

The best thing to use to track your period is an app. You keep it on your phone and it aggregates all the information pertaining to your cycle. These apps will remind you when your period is about to start so you’re prepared.

2.  An emergency period kit

You don’t know where you’d be when your period starts. So, always keep a small supply of pads, tampons and other period supplies in your favourite handbags so you’re not caught unawares.

3.  Sleep on your side

It is extremely hard to get comfortable during your period especially when you sleep. Sleeping on your side is the best sleep position for every woman on her period.

4.  Cool environment

When you’re on your period, your basal body temperature rises. You will always be hot and uncomfortable. Stay in cool places so you can be more comfortable. Also, cold drinks are great for bringing down your temperature.

5.  Use a hot water bottle with a twist

Everyone knows about using a hot water bottle on their stomach to relive cramps. But the water bottle sometimes gets too hot. A cool way to use the hot water bottle is to lay on your back and put the hot water bottle on your lower back. It works better than putting it directly on your stomach. And there is no need to take it off.

6.  Try a yoga pose for fast cramp relief

This yoga pose called “downward facing dog” is great for providing fast relief from period cramps.

 

I hope these hacks help you as they have helped me.