“If you are ovulating, you may be more likely to feel cramping after sex.”— Nicole Pajer, huffpost.com
“It's supposed to be mystical. The old man who sold it to me said it would help you on your journey to enlightenment. Or with cramps. My Spanish really sucks.”— Silvio Horta, Marco Pennette, Betty Suarez, America Ferrera, imdb.com
“A few girls who have sex for the first time could experience some soreness for a day or two. You’ve worked your internal muscles that may have been dormant, so it’s natural to feel a bit sore just like you would after a good workout.”— Cheryl James, lovepanky.com
“Ginger may alleviate symptoms of the common cold, the flu, headaches, and menstrual pain. Grate a small piece of ginger, add it to hot water, and drink for menstrual cramp relief.”— George Krucik, healthline.com
“Cinnamon has long been used to relieve the congestion of colds and allergies, and as a digestive aid. Cinnamon may soothe menstrual cramps.”— George Krucik, healthline.com
“It sounds odd, but drinking water keeps your body from retaining water and helps to avoid painful bloating during menstruation. Warm or hot water is usually better for cramps, as hot liquids increase blood flow to the skin and may relax cramped muscles.”— George Krucik, healthline.com
“Prevention is always better than the cure, which is why making sure your body has enough vitamin D is important in preventing menstrual cramps.”— Sabrina Bachai, medicaldaily.com
“Apparently, rubbing a small ‘O’ shape on the palm of your left hand just below the thumb knuckle can help ease cramps – perfect for a public place when you’re out of painkillers.”— Emma Louise Pritchard, goodhousekeeping.co.uk
“Eating calcium-rich foods, such as milk and yogurt, along with potassium-rich banana just before and at the onset of your cycle will reduce the severity of cramps and food cravings. Banana also contains serotonin, which reduces moodiness and overeating.”— Pallavi Kapur, lifehack.org
“Especially when you’re feeling crampy and bloated, tight stuff can just feel terribly uncomfortable against your lower belly. Put on some soft socks, your comfiest sweatpants, and loose-fitting clothing. Surround yourself with fluffiness. Just turn yourself into a cloud.”— Sammy Nickalls, hellogiggles.com
“If you have really bad cramps, and it’s seriously affecting your quality of life, the very best thing to do is talk to your doctor. He or she might be able to recommend something you hadn’t even thought of--a different birth control pill, stronger prescription painkillers, etc.”— Chiara Atik, gurl.com
“Believe it or not, there are specific yoga poses aimed at relieving menstrual cramps, like the cobra and the bow pose. These poses target the pelvis and the lumbar region, two muscular groups that often bear the brunt of soreness and tension during period pain.”— Chiara Atik, gurl.com
“Using certain aromatic essential oils and massage can also relieve menstrual cramp pain.”— Kathleen Doheny, everydayhealth.com
“Tea with peppermint oil may also help, Sonya Angelone says. She advises her patients with cramps to start sipping the tea that gives them relief a week or so before they expect their period.”— Kathleen Doheny, everydayhealth.com
“Not everyone wants to turn to medicine to soothe period cramps, but moderate use of a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication (NSAID), such as ibuprofen or naproxen, can help.”— Aldo Palmieri, everydayhealth.com
“If you consume 1200 mg of calcium a day when your period is around, you could possibly cut your menstrual symptoms in half — including moodiness and cramping. The easiest thing to do is take some all-natural supplements when you start PMSing, rather than reaching for it when the sky is already falli…”— Gina M. Florio, bustle.com