Life Hack: Natural ways to deal with period pain and other tips for your menstrual cycle

Take the pain out of managing your period with these handy tips

How to deal with pain, bloating, blood and more during your period

How to ease pain 

If you suffer from mild pain when you have your period and want to avoid using painkillers, heat can be your best friend. You can relieve cramps and pain by applying a heat pad or a hot water bottle on the area, whether its on your stomach or your lower back — wherever you feel the discomfort. Similarly, a warm bath can ease your aches too. The heat relaxes muscles which can spasm during a period, causing cramps, so this can lead to pain relief.