How to relieve the pain of menstrual cramps?

Honestly, I try to avoid taking tablets unless it is absolutely unbearable. For me, a hot water bag kept on my lower belly works like magic. Also, having warm ginger tea really helps me relax during those first two days.

While heat packs and warm fluids are great for immediate relief, don't suffer silently if the pain is too intense. You can ask your doc for a mild antispasmodic tablet. Just make sure you are not taking random painkillers on an empty stomach.

Currently typing this at 3 AM with a heating pad glued to my stomach. Sleep is a distant dream during my periods. Honestly, curled up like a baby with some dark chocolate is my only survival strategy right now.

I was actually reading up on this to help my sister, and I found that light stretching or yoga poses like the child's pose can relax the pelvic muscles. Has anyone here actually tried gentle yoga during cramps? Wondering if it really works.

No need to buy expensive fancy gadgets for this. A simple rubber hot water bottle from the local chemist does the job best. Just rest as much as you can and drink warm water throughout the day, it keeps the bloating away.