Period Survival Guide
I have acquired a few tips and I thought might pass them on to other period having beings.
Diet
I know diet is a bit of a touchy topic. Everyone has their habits and it is sometimes hard to fight against those craving. So, I thought it would be easier to start including things to your diet: eat a lot of fruit and drink a lot of water or tea. To those who struggle with their appetite because of nausea: try to eat regularly and enough calories. If you do not eat enough, your blood sugar will drop, and you will feel even more miserable.
Eat: fruit, veggies, nuts
Cut out: dairy, fatty foods, very sugary foods
Supplements
Make sure you are eating a balanced diet. Iron or magnesium deficiencies can affect your periods and especially they can intensify your cramps. You can take supplements or adjust your diet 💊 (check with your doctor when concerned)
Teas
Teas are great ☕ There are many teas out there that have been helping menstruating people for ages.
I can recommend:
Drinking something warm help you but do not drink anything caffeinated like black tea, coffee…
Heat
My best friend while I’m menstruating is basically this heating pad plushy my sister got me for my birthday. Urban Outfitters has a cute sloth but I’m sure you can find cheaper ones online. Also I loooove cherry pit pillows!!! You can also use a hot water bottle. Try using heat!! It works wonders to relax your muscles. Sometimes I heat up two heating pads: to use one for my back pain and one for my cramps 😉
Taking it easy
Stress does not help. Not at all. If you are feeling sick, take it easy. Make some tea, use a heating pad, take some painkillers, and nap for 20 minutes. You will feel better soon. It is ok to take some time off.
On the Go
Ok, coping with cramps during school or work is horrible. I know. Missing 4 days of work every month is just not possible. So, here is my guide how to deal with bad cramps when I’m busy.
During that time of the month I avoid wearing jeans. I like to wear leggins with long blouses/flannels over them or skirts/dresses.
Hot patches are very helpful. If you are going to class you can also wear leggins, a hoodie and put a hot water bottle/heating pad into the pouch of your hoodie. It makes me feel like a kangaroo 🦘
Preperation
Also keep an “period emergency kit” with you. Not only you, but also others will thank you. What I keep in mine:
hygiene products of your choice
Track your period with either an app (like clue) or with a regular calendar so there are less surprises.
Anyways, I hope I could help you a bit. If you feel really miserable when you are on your period, talk to a doctor about it. Your pain is real. You are not making it up. Don’t make others make you feel even worse about your pain.
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