Stay strong and healthy
Periods can be a pain. Your tummy hurts so bad. You can’t be as active as you usually are. Like that isn’t enough, your mood swings all over the world.
However, there are things that can make that time of the month easier. And they are right in your home! Wondering what they are? Keep reading to find out.
Tea
A cup of hot tea can work wonders for menstrual pain. Try drinking it twice a day—morning and night. Add ginger and/or honey if possible. The whole thing will soothe your tummy, making you more relaxed and comfortable.
Hot Towel/Water Bottle
Fill a water bottle with hot water. Then gently press it against your tummy (or lower back) until the pain reduces. Also, you can pour some hot water on a towel. Then press it against your tummy (or lower back). This softens the contracting muscles in your womb, easing your discomfort. Just remember to make sure the water isn’t very hot.
Exercise
Surprised? Hang on! Simple exercises like walking and stretching are known to relieve menstrual pain. So try strolling around your compound/neighbourhood. Or stretching on the floor at home. You’ll be amazed at how much better you’ll feel.
Eat Right
Avoid sugary, fatty and salty foods. They can increase bloating, fatigue, breast tenderness and mood swings. Instead, try fresh fruits and vegetables. Bananas, for instance, will help relax your muscles and improve your mood. Watermelon provides nutrients that cure fatigue. Oranges are rich in calcium, which ease cramps and anxiety. One more thing: drink lots of water to keep your body properly hydrated.
Hot Bath
If you can, take a hot bucket bath. It’ll loosen up your joints and refresh you thoroughly. Likewise, the steam will open your pores, reviving you inside and out. Give it a shot whenever you like.
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Donna18
Hello dear,I've got some questions please. About 5days prior to my Period,I experience some really heavy discharge, at times brownish or creamy.Is that normal? Secondly, I experience a very terrible menstrual cramps and pains that I no longer think my body is normal. Last month, the pains was so severe that I was unsteady and unable to work, accompanied with diarrhea and vomiting. Is all these normal?? Am getting scared.
July 16, 2022, 3:20 p.m.
I've tried all of these remedies and they all work.
March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.
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Thanks for this feedback Nela! We are glad you tried them out and they worked well. Please feel free to share these tips with your friends.
fantastic big anuty
March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.
hi,guys..... I live with my cousin and I'm 18... just yesterday her husband who is almost seventy years old(70) tried to sleep with me.......I think this is the right time for me to leave their house.. should I call my mum and tell her???
March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.
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It's Better U Do, To Prevent Bad Reputation
Hi Zikora, You need to tell your mum immediately but be careful how you tell her. Try telling your mum privately without anyone knowing or hearing what you're telling her. I say this because your aunty might not believe you and she might think you're trying to break her family. The most important thing is that you tell your mum and she quietly brings you out of the house. You need to leave that house as fast as possible! I don't mean to scare you but that man might try raping you. Be alert have something to defend yourself with till you can leave that house. I'm also 18 and I pray you stay safe. Love & Light 💘
Thanks for the advice....God bless you all
Hey Zikora! Thanks for the comment. SpiceGirl has said it all. You need to talk to your mum or another trusted adult about this immediately. Also, you need to leave that house as soon as possible to avoid this happening again. Your safety is very important right now and you need to tell someone about this urgently. You can also speak to the women at Risk Foundation who help young girls who are faced with similar situations such as yours. You can call them on 08 09 21 00 009. This service is completely confidential-which means they won’t share what you say to them with other people. While reaching out, please note that you would be charged at the normal call rate charge for the call. We hope this helps
What is d meaning of breast tenderness
March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.
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Dear Snow white breast tenderness means a pain in the breast it is called mastalgia it may come and go with monthly period(cyclic) and it might follow no pattern(non cyclic) cyclic pain is the most common it maybe causes by monthly chainging hormones this pain mostly occur in the both breast.
And also eating food rich in magnesium like beans,salmon,vegetables and nuts in fruits u should eat unripe pawpaw (this might sound crazy but it really helps) mango and banana but what really matters is drinking enough water. goodluck
March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.
Thanks alot it really help me alot i normally have stomach pain every month but dis month s diferent thanks
March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.
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Hey Sok! Thanks for sharing this with us. We are glad this helped. Feel free to invite your friends to learn. Once again, thank you
It really works, i'm amazed! Thanks big sister, i'll tell all my friends, cousins and my elder sister about this and also about springster (girl effect). I love this site!
March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.
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Thanks for this feedback Fortune! We are glad it worked for you. Yaaaay!!!!
hi big,last month before de day of my period i nearly saw death,my tommy was hunting me seriously,i wept and wept,now dis month again,wat shuld i do!!!! Pls i do?
March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.
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Hey Precious! Thanks for the comment. Periods come with pain/cramps and it can be really uncomfortable as nobody likes pain but getting your period means growth. You can try any of these easy solutions to stop the pains; have a hot bath, place a hot water bottle on your tummy, take a walk or take some pain killers as prescribed by a doctor or certified pharmacist. However, if the pain persists, please talk to a trusted adult and see a doctor. We hope this helps.
Hi big sister, I have done the one of hot water and hot tea before and it works
March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.
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Yaaaay! We are glad it worked for you special_1. Thanks for sharing with us. Please share with your friends too.
I usually drink hot water ten days to my period,sometimes i will lick honey but all to no avail the first day of my period is laying down on the floor.
March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.
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Hey adere! When we say drink hot water, we mean that you should drink it when your period starts and not days before your period. It is meant to relieve the pain when your period is on. Since you know honey gives you cramps, you really shouldn't be taking it. As a lady, you need to pay attention to your body, know what upsets your body and know what works for you too. Please follow the tips given in the article above, it will help with your cramps. We hope this helps
I will try drinking hot tea and beth hot water
March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.
drinking enough water 2 me is not to good because it cause fat
March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.
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Hey 2008! Thanks for the comment. Water is not fattening. It is the most healthy drink anyone can take and it helps to cleanse your system and keep you hydrated. Water cannot make you fat and there is nothing like too much water because we already do not drink enough water. We are meant to drink at least 2 liters of water daily (depending on body weight). So please, water cannot make you fat. We hope this helps
wow intresting
March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.
great thought
March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.
It's a sweet remedy
March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.
GREAT
March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.
Breast tenderness means what
March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.
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Hey gift! This is when your breasts feel sore and also painful. We hope this helps
Wow! Amazing info
March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.
What are the deep thing every girl should know about period?
March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.
what makes u fill pain
March 20, 2022, 7:56 p.m.
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Hey joy! Thanks for the comment. The contractions in the uterus cause menstrual pain. Also, what you eat can affect you when you are on your period. You need to pay attention to your body to know what actually causes cramps. We hope this helps
big sis i had ma period on de 2to7 of last month i have not seen it dis month plz help me calculate plz i am confused
March 20, 2022, 7:56 p.m.
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Hey Soni! Thanks for the comment. In calculating your period/menstrual circle, note that the first day of your period is also the first day of your menstrual circle and the last day of your period is not the last day of your circle but the last day of your period. The duration/flow depends on the individual. The last day of your cycle is the day before your next period starts. For example, if your period started on the 1st of April and your next period starts on the 3rd of May, your cycle will be 2nd of May. This means that your cycle lasts for 31 days. Your new cycle starts again from the 1st day of your next period. Please note that your period can be delayed at sometimes and can also come earlier than normal. We hope this helps.
Big sis,am having serious stomach pain 3 days to my period,an wetin dis days i cant do anything only to sleep all day, i need help.
March 20, 2022, 7:56 p.m.
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Hey Deblast! Thanks for the comment. We advise that you talk to a trusted adult and see a doctor. We hope this helps
Deblast big sis is right
Okay pearl...thanks.
Big sis,i usualy ave my period twice in a month pls x it gud?
March 20, 2022, 7:56 p.m.
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no go and consult a doctor or an adult like ur parents
pearl i think you are wrong because big sis told us that we can have our period for 2 -7 days.
Bessy is right....although u need to calculate your cycle using a calendar 📅....some cycle may be 28 or even 35 days....please read more articles to learn how to calculate ur cycle...depending on your cycle..u may see it two times a month...it's normal....hope this will help you,pearl
I always have heavy flow period at nyt and anytime I drink hot water with ginger pls wat should I do
March 20, 2022, 7:56 p.m.
I have tried this remedies severally esp hot water in bottle but it does nt work .i start feeling the pains mostly at night and i dont sleep even after taking drugs.i dont know what going to do again.
March 20, 2022, 7:55 p.m.
Thanks sis! My cramps are hurting badly..I can't eat well too..will try this right the way!!
March 20, 2022, 7:55 p.m.
Thanks Big sister! My cramps are hurting badly, people have been telling that am dull, I will try this right away.
March 20, 2022, 7:54 p.m.
I always feel weak sometimes, the worst is when I stand is like I'm going to fall .
March 20, 2022, 7:54 p.m.
Whenever am havin my period, i do get a lot of pain, My cramp are really hurtin me badly.
March 20, 2022, 7:54 p.m.
Iv'e tried the hot water in a bottle stuff but after sometimes d pain comes again. And also playing and chatting with friends and loved ones also helps to relieve pain it's like magic
March 20, 2022, 7:53 p.m.