Managing Cramps and Discomfort with the Best Period Products and Practices

 

Your menstrual cycle can be challenging, but learning to understand your body is essential to managing cramps, discomfort, and the symptoms of a rough period. Read on for the best period products and practices for optimum comfort and care.

 

Establishing a Self-Care Routine 

Self-care is essential and good for you all the time, but especially during your period when you may feel bloated, uncomfortable, and gross. We get it—it’s not easy to care about yourself when surfing the crimson wave, but self-care can swing your mood in a better direction. Here are a few suggestions for establishing and bolstering a self-care routine to better control your moods and well-being when Aunt Flo visits.

 

·       Indulge in a warm bubble bath. Soak for an hour or more, relaxing with the scent of your favorite candles. Close your eyes, enjoy the feel of the water and bubbles on your skin, and allow your muscles to unwind. Use your favorite shampoo and body wash to smell great and boost your mood.

 

·       Find something that makes you happy and relaxed—don’t worry about responsibilities like washing laundry or doing the dishes. Read a book, bake your favorite desserts (or order them for delivery), catch up on a television show, or listen to music and dance in the living room. Allow yourself to feel content and calm.

 

·       Go to bed early. If you always feel exhausted, your mind and body crave the extra rest. Shut down all the electronics, say goodnight to your household, and head to bed for nine solid hours of good, rejuvenating sleep.

 

Side note: Avoid doom-scrolling on your phone at bedtime because the blue light can activate your brain, keeping you awake for longer than you want to be.

 

Maeve Pads: The Best Three Period Products for Comfort and Care  

·       Ultra-Thin Regular Absorbency Sanitary Pads

 

Perfect for light to medium flows, these period pads are discreet and have a slim, protective design to keep you comfy and dry throughout the day. The polymer core and ultra-thin design allow easy movement with a full range of motion, cutting down on messes or accidents, so you can move and groove how you like. Ideal for everyday wear.

  

·       Ultra-Thin Super Absorbency Sanitary Pads

 

If you’ve ever dealt with heavier bleeding due to hormonal imbalance or uterine fibroids, these super absorbency period pads are for you. The thin design offers discretion, so you don’t look like you’re donning a diaper, while the non-woven, extra-layered leak guards provide optimal protection.

 

·       Ultra-Thin Overnight/Extra Heavy Absorbency Sanitary Pads

 

These sanitary pads offer maximum coverage and protection while awake and asleep for heavier flow days and overnights. The cushion-top, silky interior design traps moisture, preventing leaks and ensuring comfort and dryness when your flow is heaviest. You can roll around, sleep on your stomach, back, or sides, and throw your legs in every direction—these pads have you covered while you snooze.

 

Finding the Best Approach to Pain-Free Period Care 

Accomplishing a pain-free (or nearly pain-free) period needs a combination of self-care and great products. You can customize your period care with Maeve Pads and then listen to your body to discover a self-care routine that releases vital serotonin for those feel-good vibes.