Brisk walking. Jogging. Swimming. Biking. Skating. Regularly exercising before, during, and after your period will benefit your entire body, especially if you’re prone to painful menstrual cramps.
Head-To-Knee Forward Bend: Sit with your legs extended in front of you, with your toes facing upwards. Bend the right knee so that the sole of your foot presses against your inner thigh. If that is too far for your to bend, rest your foot on your inner calf instead. Exhale as you slowly bend forward while reaching from your groin to your extended left foot. Keep your gaze locked at your extended foot. Plant your bottom or “sit bones” firmly into the ground. Take deep breaths, in and out, and stay in this pose for 1 to 3 minutes. Do the same for your other leg. Camel Pose: Kneel on the floor with your knees hip-width apart. Turn your thighs inward only slightly, while keeping your shins and the top of your feet planted on the ground. Let your hands hang behind your hips with your fingers to the ground. Inhale as you lift up your chest while pressing your shoulders down to your hips. Exhale as you push your hips forward and arch your back. Your fingers should graze the top of your calves or the heels of your feet. Use your hands to steady yourself and drop your head back. Taking deep breaths, in and out, do this post for 30 to 60 seconds. Forward Bend: Stand with your feet together and arms at your side. Plant your feet into the ground and inhale while slowly reaching your arms towards the ceiling. Exhale while you bring your arms out and down as your start to bend forward until your hands touch the floor. Flatten your hand on the floor. If you can’t reach the floor, bend your knees. Keep this pose for 1 minute while you breathe steadily in and out.
You don’t have to have sex to achieve orgasm. Women who masturbate often report that it helps them relieve menstrual pains and symptoms. It is completely possible to have sex while on your period. Be sure your partner consents to having sex while you’re menstruating. It can often get messy, but if you do it in a safe and healthy way, you can enjoy the benefits of sex even on your period.
For some people, being in water helps to slow the flow of their periods, making it possible to stay in the tub, blood-free. In a tub, the water acts to push against your vagina and slow down the flow. However, if you sit long enough, you’ll most likely see blood flow out.
You can also try using heating patches if you’re on the move. Follow the instructions of the heating patches carefully to prevent burns or putting it on irritated or damaged skin.
Avoid drinks with a high sugar content which may increase bloating and make your cramps worse.
Calcium can also be found in other dairy products like milk and cheese, and in vegetables like mustard greens, collard greens, and turnip greens. However, dairy should be consumed sparingly, as it contains an acid that can cause cramps.
Ginger tea. It is an antispasmodic herb that helps relieve pain and reduce bloating. It also helps oxygenate your body which works to relieve stress. If you don’t have powdered ginger, grate a tablespoon of real ginger, mix it with hot water, and let it steep for 5 minutes before drinking. Chamomile tea. This tea helps reduce inflammation and has glycine which reduces muscle spasms and relaxes the nerves. Red raspberry tea. This herb is often hailed as a go-to tea to help with premenstrual symptoms. The tea contains fragarine that assists in helping tighten and tone the muscles in your pelvic region. It also contains tannins that treats cramps, vomiting, nausea, and diarrhea. However, in order to benefit from this tea, it should be taken regularly and best ingested before your period.
Some teas do have caffeine in them so if you’re particularly sensitive to caffeine, make sure to find out if your tea of choice has caffeine or offers a decaffeinated version of it.
Limit yourself to one glass of wine or bottle of beer if you have to drink alcohol.
