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Ways to Relieve Period Pains -
April 13th 2011, 04:24 PM
I noticed a lot of people seem to be posting about period cramps, both in here and the Sex and Puberty forum. I thought making this thread would be useful. Below are some ways that can help you get through you period cramps
Over the counter painkillers (e.g acetaminophen)
Prescription painkillers for intense pains (e.g Codeine)
Hot water bottle
Heat pads
Birth control
Exercise
Distract yourself by doing something you enjoy
Zinc and calcium supplements have been found to reduce cramping
Stay hydrated
Having a warm bath
Relax more and reduce stress levels
Eat more healthily around the time of your period
Reduce caffeine intake as that can cause cramps to be worse
Certain herbs and spices such as cinnamon and ginger
Orgasms are known to help with pain
Reduce intake of salt before starting your period
Avoid standing for long periods of time if you get back pain
re: Ways to Relieve Period Pains -
May 2nd 2011, 12:58 AM
Thank you , Thank you , Thank you Cara!!! You dont know how much could help me because they make me cry sometimes I'll try some calcium packets.
And the one time my mom told me to drink some coffee because it makes it feel better, she was sooo wrong! It made it worse!
Anyway when it happens again, I'll try this.
THANK YOU CARA! <3
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re: Ways to Relieve Period Pains -
May 5th 2011, 10:37 PM
I used to eat Pistachio nuts and bananas - they recommend them for normal cramp due to the high potassium.....used to really help me. Plus, ya know, they're healthy
re: Ways to Relieve Period Pains -
May 5th 2011, 11:05 PM
Thank you for this!
From day one I talked about getting out
But not forgetting about
How all my worst fears are letting out
He said, "Why put a new address on the same old loneliness?"
When breathing just passes the time
Until we all just get old and die