{"id":287136,"date":"2025-04-23T11:01:56","date_gmt":"2025-04-23T16:01:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/girlslife.com\/?p=287136"},"modified":"2025-04-23T17:01:39","modified_gmt":"2025-04-23T22:01:39","slug":"5-pain-relief-ideas-for-your-worst-period-days","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wellness\/health\/287136\/5-pain-relief-ideas-for-your-worst-period-days\/","title":{"rendered":"5 pain relief ideas for your worst period days"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-293760 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/painreliefideas.jpg\" alt=\"A person lies in bed mostly covered by a gray blanket, with only their hands and messy hair visible. The blanket, perfect for period pain relief, has small, closed-eye illustrations near the top.\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/painreliefideas.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/painreliefideas-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/painreliefideas-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/painreliefideas-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/painreliefideas-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/painreliefideas-980x980.jpg 980w, https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/painreliefideas-480x480.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>That particular week has arrived once again\u2014and your period is causing you aches, bloating and pain. This is one of the unavoidable experiences that every girl has to go through. So good thing we have some simple tricks that will allow you to feel relief (and not like you have a storm cloud hovering over you all week).<\/p>\n<p><big><strong><span style=\"color: #ff33cc;\">Heating pads\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/big><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe class=\"giphy-embed\" src=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/embed\/7Iv5f7sVsYF0uEQxU4\" width=\"480\" height=\"480\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>You know your period has arrived when those pesky <a href=\"http:\/\/www.girlslife.com\/be-period-prepared-how-to-be-ready-when-mother-nature-pays-a-visit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cramps<\/a> hit,<span style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">\u00a0and your lower belly feels like a construction zone. Grab your treasured\u00a0heating pad\u00a0(find our fave <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B09PTGQ4CK\/ref=sw_img_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&amp;psc=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>!)\u00a0and place it on your tummy. The warmth from the pad will help boost blood flow and relax your muscles, making you<\/span> feel better. Apply heat for 15 to 20 minutes until those cramps melt away.<\/p>\n<p><big><strong><span style=\"color: #ff33cc;\">Tea<\/span><\/strong><\/big><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe class=\"giphy-embed\" src=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/embed\/R4LW56X9pKoAc776Tl\" width=\"384\" height=\"480\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Tea is a girl&#8217;s best friend, especially when our cycle is not being kind to us. Boil a cup <span style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">of spearmint or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Traditional-Medicinals-Organic-Herbal-Raspberry\/dp\/B008FOLQRE\/ref=sr_1_5?crid=8WD4ULG2WC3G&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.85TndDp1CAtO5ieiF0FBv28H20lO6dwtDv-MUnD_aExFRBOGRvMLfsIpZJuTZ4mvjeMr-X2Cx_07XmOKFjEY5wmLBtuspns9MslKFzELkI2RJnm1pIT9IoxeEviIBCuEWjpqrOmg_ElqrazKycbVig_s5w_mJhQSINCETIWY9tmi0wO5aya7OQ0nda8pvpIB-9C5kYzzl-w10-9i0NrwaQMrcOz6QSc2NBOWXt6Hpn3m5CiONhT9SW28AtMxIpsl0ECuQpVpE7mINZSQ1VqJyeGVmkYBpCO02aueWV4gCdQ.JGnRmvR8hW-op7ZpnLiZOVnA4h8SEx5-wOtFddxvvhE&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=raspberry+leaf+tea+herbal&amp;qid=1729607095&amp;sprefix=raspberry+leaf+tea+herbal%2Caps%2C115&amp;sr=8-5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">raspberry<\/a>\u00a0leaf tea.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"><span style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">This delicious and effective remedy will target your menstrual pains because raspberry leaf tea is\u00a0rich in antioxidants\u00a0and minerals, which soothe your uterine lining, leaving\u00a0you feeling nourished and glowing.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><big><strong><span style=\"color: #ff33cc;\">Yoga and exercise\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/big><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe class=\"giphy-embed\" src=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/embed\/3oKIPavRPgJYaNI97W\" width=\"480\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s be honest: Exercising is most likely not on your to-do list when Flo is in town.\u00a0<span style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">However,\u00a0practicing yoga\u00a0(we love our\u00a0warrior positions or child poses!)\u00a0will allow your body to release endorphins, which help soothe cramps, boost your mood\u00a0and perk up any dreary day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><big><strong><span style=\"color: #ff33cc;\">Essential oils\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/big><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe class=\"giphy-embed\" src=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/embed\/jsxHkrZvRdbOuyw2cB\" width=\"480\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Aromatherapy is another method you can use throughout your cycle to reduce discomfort<span style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">. It has been shown to relieve menstrual pain and lower stress. Take a couple of drops of essential oils and add them to a diffuser, then take a few deep breaths. You can also rub some lavender or rose drops into your skin by your abdominal area for additional cramp relief.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff33cc;\"><big>Anti-inflammatory foods<\/big>\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe class=\"giphy-embed\" src=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/embed\/l0Exh5setxQl10lUI\" width=\"480\" height=\"480\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>While sugary snacks may be at the top of your\u00a0period cravings list, they won&#8217;t do much for discomfort.\u00a0Anti-inflammatory\u00a0bites\u00a0will allow your body to feel better and reduce menstrual pains. Finding quick and healthy meals\u00a0like nuts, pumpkin seeds, fruits, or vegetables will help you feel your best while giving you lasting\u00a0energy.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><big><strong><span style=\"color: #ff33cc;\">For more girlhood tips, follow us on IG\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/girlslifemag\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@girlslifemag<\/a>!<\/span><\/strong><\/big><\/p>\n<p><strong>Check out more of our health and wellness content here:<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/girlslife.com\/the-teen-girls-ultimate-guide-to-shaving\/\">\ud83e\udd51 The teen girl&#8217;s ultimate guide to shaving<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/girlslife.com\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-deodorant\/\">\ud83e\udeb4 Everything you need to know about deodorant<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/girlslife.com\/your-ultimate-guide-to-dealing-with-acne\/\"><strong>\ud83c\udfd4\ufe0f Your ultimate guide to dealing with acne<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><small><span style=\"color: null;\">All GIFS via<a href=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Giphy\u00a0<\/a><br \/>\nTop and slider image: <\/span><\/small><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C6vIxPztNTy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><small><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-7927cac1-7fff-f898-a633-c33088593044\">\u00a0@nini____loves____<\/span><\/small><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>That particular week has arrived once again, and your period is already causing you aches, bloating and pain. 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