What I Do For Menstrual [Period] Cramps

I'm not a big fan of pills, if you haven't already guessed that. So, just reaching for Midol when I get cramps isn't the solution for me. Here's what I do to naturally ease my menstrual cramps.
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[@evaiskra11]

My hacks for period: 1. Warmth: heating pillow on belly or lower back 2: Light warm food: soup is treasure 3. Breathing: when you feel cramp: inhale! 4. Rest and relax: constantly. I found that when I have stressfull month my cramps will kill me later. Sleep if you can. You deserve break! Be good to yourself girls!

[@sofiamazzett9714]

You are really making me get in touch with my feminine side. I love it, I am going to make it my purpose! You rock girl! Keep inspiring.

[@FemmeHead]

+Lion Queen I love hearing this!

[@SanniUpNDown]

I love how you say "Mittelschmerz"! :) All the best from Germany!

[@iimpolite]

I just roll in the bed lol and try to fall asleep because sleep helps a lot

[@salihaslife6378]

The thingbis that i cant sleep frome all that pain

[@hshshsh9470]

when I wasn't vegan, I found out that not having anything that contains milk during my period was a lifesaver!

[@nancyforeman1203]

Ginger. Ginger tea. Ginger beer. Even candied ginger. Wonderful for cramps and nausea that sometimes accompanies first day stuff.

[@marywatkins9438]

I grate ginger into my tummy tea to help with cramps. On the third day, I will drink hot water with a squeeze of lemon juice to shorten the length of my length of my cycle and lessen the flow.

[@Dana_inc]

Yes I wish I knew this when I was young.

[@ambergreenwood2796]

This video is probably my favorite that you've done so far. So great with the yoga poses and the bloopers:) just getting to hear and see the "behind the scenes" process of making a video makes a video so much more personable.

[@chicourtesy1335]

I had an iron deficiency for years. As soon as I found out I took iron pills and after month my cramps just disappeared. Now I never have cramps anymore. And my guess is that there are so many girls out there who have the same problem and don't even know, since my gynecologist never told me about this connection.

[@FemmeHead]

+Chi Courtesy Thanks for sharing!

[@MeganEmma3006]

Hey Victoria! Ahhhh I'm just in love with your videos! For me, I noticed that as soon as I went vegan (and off the Pill around the same time) my cramps just disappeared. Sometimes I'll have just that "feeling" like you're really full with a tiny teeny bit of pain, but other than that my period is a breeze and I love it! I'm always so excited about getting my period and I wanted to thank you for sharing that excitement too! I know no one else who does unfortunately...

[@WareSisters]

I'm vegan too and if I have cramps, I have cacao powder (in a banana smoothie/warm plant milk/oats) and it is very helpful! Heating pad, water, warm bath and breathing techniques also definitely work too!

[@ecaterinageorgescu8445]

Your videos make me so happy, you have no idea! I would usually take a pill whenever I get bad cramps, but I will try to use some of your methods as well. 😊

[@jenniebeez]

Awesome video! Oh man. My cramps were so bad before I got my iud that i woud have to miss work. Advil wouldn't even work for them. But now I'm golden! I also still get ovulation cramps and that is VERY painful. It feels like someone is knifing my side for 1-2 days. I still get cramps but they're nowhere as bad. I usually like a heating pad and and advil and it's okay. Understanding the menstrual cycle is very important but that doesn't make them hurt any less

[@taelor-janehanley215]

Thank you for this! Experiencing a really tough time transitioning off the pill and your videos have been such an inspiration! Thank you thank you thank you!

[@KimberlyKurimski]

I LOVED this video!!! Especially when your silly side came out with the yoga poses :)

[@codik8733]

Thank you for this information! I recently quit hormonal birth control also and I already feel better, so this information is super helpful. But PLEASE talk about what you use for makeup/skincare/toothpaste/deoderant/etc. I am looking to switch to all natural products and would love to know what you recommend. Your makeup is subtle but SO pretty!

[@dianamallidis6672]

Absuloutely loved this video!! You are so sincere and honest and it's so refreshing!! Thank you!!

[@rachelhinkley5595]

Seriously adore you & your videos! "Good job body...you go ahead & cramp, you deserve it!" Love this attitude! 😍

[@Miss9Leah]

Oh goodness...You are a gem! This video had me laughing but in all good ways. I love sipping red raspberry tea for cramps. It really helps to relax the uterine muscles!

[@youknowhowtotreatyourself9277]

yeay, this came just in time! thank youu! i am also a big fan of the menstrual cup

[@caroljohnson4691]

Before and during my time using the pill, periods were nothing. I never really had issues with cramping. But now on the Paragard they HURT. So this was really helpful because sometimes they're debilitating and I still have to be at work and function.

[@ClaireElaina90]

Same here!!

[@QueenPersephy]

I also love yoga for cramps. Taking magnesium also helps me.

[@lovebaileymarin]

I love this channel so much! You are so adorable and helpful and I needed all this advice today! Thank you, girl! I also love to do the cow and cat poses. They help sooo much.

[@jessgatsby]

You're videos are so helpful and nice and pretty! Thank you so much!

[@KrazyKayKay77]

Victoria, where did you get your cardigan? It looks SO cozy!

[@gigity468]

Love your video, it's very helpful.

[@elizabethmarievalentine9575]

You speak so lovely!

[@keniabender6225]

"bleed, girl, bleed - let it go!" Love it.

[@JackyFerreira33]

you remind me so much of Lights! you're both so beautiful. Thanks for this helpful video :)

[@MsGuitars666]

+Jacky Ferreira Yes her smile :D

[@Sophia_Pandora]

I've always thought the same!!

[@minimalistact7246]

Moon time tea has helped me soooo much! You can find it at Sprouts, and Hole foods.

[@AllegedlyAlex1]

Can you review the livia period device for cramping?

[@susanna85]

My cramps lessened a lot when I switched to eating low carb high fat. Apparently less cramps is a common side effect. :) I also recommend trying raspberry leaf tea, it's good for easing cramps.

[@DancingBeauty63]

Wonderful Advice

[@appletree8093]

You're so pretty

[@appletree8093]

And nice and helpful

[@emmaflynn7387]

Thanks for this! Just got my first "real" period off hbc. Wondering if you could share some sources that you found about "what's actually happening" with cramping - I'd like to appreciate it more! Thanks Victoria

[@fallenangelforever]

You mentioned using a menstural cup as well as cramping around ovulation. Are you able to use a menstural cup during ovulation as well as your period? I find that ovulating can cause excessive amounts of discharge. I'd also like to say I just found your channel and I love it! I love how you talk about so many things most women just ignore.

[@FemmeHead]

You definitely should not be putting anything inside of you for discharge. Only when you're on your period.

[@rebeccaprelle3504]

First off I love your channel! I need some advice. my cramps for all of my life and into my adult life have been almost unbearable. I started taking birth control in order to control the insane mood swings that I was going through. I quickly got off when I realized my mood swings were getting worse. I go through this for the both the first week before my period and a bit after. is there anything that you would would recommend ie food natural items to help with mood swings / cramping? thanks again

[@theseeker3924]

can you tell us more about the underwear?! and loving all the videos!

[@ghouliiana]

Can you make a video(s) about being vegan? Thank you ilysm❤️❤️❤️

[@sofiaisabel5007]

Ever since being vegan my period is amazing! If my body is happy, I'm happy :P

[@lizbet6851]

I love drinking tea on my time of the month but green tea breaks me out like crazy and I'm scared to try any other tea what tea do you think would help me but no break me out ?

[@ranahassan456]

i brew anise (stars or seeds) or cinnamon or marjoram leaves (i don't like the taste of marjoram but it is the fastest relief to me especially in winter ) with cinnamon it clears out any bloating but don't drink too much of it the recommended dosage is 5-6 grams powder cinnamon i think ? but if i have bloating to me a small cup would do the trick and if i have cramps still i would go for anise i use anise also when i have insomnia since There are chemicals in anise that have estrogen-like effects and also sedating so anise is the only thing for me whenever i am sick or feeling unwell . i hope it would help !

[@FemmeHead]

+Rana ُEl-Nahas Thanks for the tips!

[@hbommb7496]

I did all the poses with you c:

[@salihaslife6378]

Tommorow is gonna be my forst day of having my period at school helloppppp

[@Born2neverdie]

what kind of side effects did you have with the pills?

[@yaniivette]

What brand of heating pads do you recommend?

[@christinasilver7014]

That was so entertaining 😂

[@elizabethsmith4189]

Do you go to a yoga class or do you typically do it at home and if so what's your favorite resource???

[@FemmeHead]

+Elizabeth Smith I really enjoy going to yoga classes. I started in college because this lady would come twice a week and teach a yoga class in the morning and it was free. After graduation I started going to a yoga studio, but that got too expensive. Now, I have a membership at my local YMCA which I've really been loving because I can go do yoga, lift weights, do the stairmaster and they have a sauna!

[@elizabethsmith4189]

+FemmeHead Thanks so much for the info! Keep doing what you do! I as of right now have an IUD and can't wait to see your video on them, i want to take the plunge and start tracking my cycle, i don't like the way he IUD makes me feel!

[@tuftyloves]

Could you link to the underwear you were talking about?

[@FemmeHead]

+Kristina Nyholm They are Thinx underwear! I'm going to make a video here soon when I feel like I've tested them out thoroughly enough. So far I love them. Also, I have a link where you can get $10 off your first pair if you want to try them out: fbuy.me/dGNmu

[@clairecash309]

How do I tell my mom I started wearing tampons? 😭

[@Caitlynmallan]

How do you get a heavier and longer period. I’m 16 and seeing a lot of blood on my pads and tampons satisfies me I love my period the more bloodier the more painful the better

[@jonathanturbide2232]

No idea why I'm watching this. 😐