The menstrual cycle is the natural change in the woman’s body that occurs monthly to prepare it for pregnancy. It is governed by hormonal changes which can create a very unpleasant feeling of general discomfort. In most of the cases, symptoms are: bloating, tiredness, mood changes, acne, tender breasts.
Symptoms can vary from woman to woman therefore recognizing your own will make your period time easier. There are certain things you should avoid doing if you are suffering from any of those symptoms.
1. Eating too much salt and dairy
Even if it sounds tempting, the salt will make you bloat even more by holding the extra water in your body. Supply your body with minerals and vitamins by eating fruits and vegetables.
While calcium can help to ease the pain, you should avoid milk and cheese because they contain acid which can cause cramps. Find other sources of calcium such as almond milk smoothies or yogurt.
2. Watch sad movies
Every time during PMS you find yourself wondering ‘why am I such a cry baby’!? Well, that’s because your emotions are different due to hormone levels change. Spare yourself falling into emotional disaster and pick some good comedy.
3. Intensive work out
Let’s admit when you are experiencing stomach cramps all you want to do is curl up in bed. But if you are also a gym junkie you don’t want to skip the gym day. Go ahead, light training will benefit you in many ways. It will relieve the pain, it will make you drink more water and generally, make you feel better. Avoid lifting heavy weights or long runs on a treadmill. Good stretching or yoga will do the trick.
4. Having unprotected sex
Yes, a woman can conceive during her period. So if you aren’t planning to, use the protection.
5. Getting waxed or breast examination
Waxing can be painful more than usual due to high skin sensitivity. Waiting a day or two before hitting the salon will spare you the discomfort. The change in hormone levels also plays the part in pain during the breast examination.
6. Cigarettes and coffee
There’s no need to remind you that cigarettes are harmful to your body, no matter if you are bleeding or not, it’s a big no anyway. Coffee, on the other hand, can energize you but make sure to consume in moderate amount since it can prolong the cramps.
7. Assume that your friends or partner will understand your mood swings
Especially if you attend to be mean. It’s never cool. Explain what you are going through and save emotionally engaging conversations for later. Instead, go to your room and treat yourself with a good book or relaxing music.
8. Forgetting to change your pad or tampon
It happens easily if you are having a busy day. Be extra careful in case you are wearing the tampon since all the menstrual blood stays in your body and can cause bacterial infection. Change your protection every 3-4 hours and grab every opportunity to take a shower.
Sources
Viral Plots
SG Buyer Guide
Danified
The Artikulo Uno News
Funny All Women Stalk