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8 Ways To Deal With Cramps That Show Aunt Flo What A Bad B*tch You Are

Sometimes having your period means putting on your game face.

Anjana
Apr 12, 2020
The State University of New York at Stony Brook
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8 Ways To Deal With Cramps That Show Aunt Flo What A Bad B*tch You Are
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I know period cramps can be horrible — crippling to the point where you can't get through the day. Sometimes, it can be hard to even muster up the energy to get out of bed. But we are some boss ass women who can tell our periods to suck it. Here are some tips on how to deal with your cramps!

Take pain medication

Obviously, pain meds are an option but if this isn't the route for you, continue reading!

Take a nap

This may or may not work for some people but I find that just taking a small nap alleviates some of the pain.

Use a heating pad

If you have a heating pad, great! If not, run a cloth under warm water, wring the water out, and use that as a substitute.

Drink water...LOTS of it

I know everybody says this but I can't stress how much this helps when I'm feeling the cramps coming on.

Do some exercise

Get your body moving and those hormones going!

SEE ALSO: 17 Things You Need To Turn Your Living Room Into A Planet Fitness

Use the bathroom

Constipation and period cramps are just never a good mix.

Throw yourself into work

Sometimes distracting yourself from the pain can also help.

Have an orgasm

Do whatever you need to do, *wink wink* the hormones released do wonders for the pain.

I hope these tips helped. Just keep pushing on, and think about how this doesn't last forever!

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