Customer Spotlight: How I manage my excruciating cramps!

Dealing with period pain is no joke, and everyone has their own way of managing those crampy, uncomfortable days – Whether it's curling up with a heating pad, trying out the latest wellness trends, or simply pushing through with a little extra self-care! It is a shared experience that connects us all🩸💜. 

So we’re diving into real tips, tried-and-tested remedies from our amazing community—because let’s be honest, we could all use a little extra support when cramps come knocking!👯

In conversation: Nandini Singh, 23, Delhi

Nushu: How bad do your cramps get? If you had to rate them on a scale of ‘Barely Noticeable’ to ‘Soul-Sucking’?
Nandini: Soul-Sucking for sure!! I’ve had certain health concerns due to which they’re worse but they absolutely feel like death. 

Nushu: Has the intensity changed with time & age?
Nandini: My cramps have gotten worse with age! You would think you would get used to them but it still hurts. 

Nushu: Have you ever had to cancel plans because of period pain?
Nandini: Oh for sure! I try not to if its important of course, but I also remind myself that its unrealistic to expect myself to function like normal when I’m in too much pain. Occasionally, I might pop a pain-killer, but that’s a last resort. I try to avoid them for the most part. 

Nushu: How do you adjust your daily routine when experiencing period discomfort?
Nandini: I don’t really have an outdoorsy job fortunately, so even if I’m on my period, I usually get to work in a comfortable setting. 

I used to pop pills and sleep off. Now I align my diet with what my body needs through magnesium enriched foods, anything dark chocolate and really warm things throughout the day. And also, REST. As much as possible.
 
Nushu: What’s your go-to remedy for dealing with cramps? Have you tried any cramp-relief products? 
Nandini: I’ve tried a bunch of home remedies to be honest, but I believe, the best & the most effective home remedy is to keep sipping a lottt of hot water or sometimes a Chamomile tea mix for the feels! And also consume an unhealthy amount of dark chocolate. Surprisingly, that works!

Lately though, I bought your holy cramp essential oil roll-on, and that’s doing magic! I’ve used one before, but that one wasn’t as effective, so I was skeptical. When a friend of mine got it for herself, that’s when I tried it & got one for myself! It actually smells so goood! 

Then you launched the heating pad, Snuggles, and I got that too! What I really like about Snuggles is that it’s so soft & “portable” in terms of design. Sure a regular heat pad will do the job too, but this one just looks much cuter so I don't mind using it in office too. It's easy to heat, has that soft cover so it actually feels good and doesn’t end up burning my skin either! I end up sleeping with it all day & all night.

Nushu: What’s one self-care ritual you swear by during your period?   
Nandini: There are two:

1. I always keep a flask of hot water, my fave mug, along with my roll-on & heating pad beside me – keep the essentials handy, even when I'm on-the-go.
2. I also make sure to stretch every now and then. That helps with cramps to some extent, but more so, it helps me get out of my head, which I really need on my period. 

Nushu: If you could give one piece of advice to someone struggling with painful periods, what would it be?  
Nandini: These are a few things that worked for me in combination, but I’m sure different solutions might work for different people. If the cramps get too bad – please see a doc, there’s only so much heat therapy, oils & dark chocolate can do for you. 

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Managing period pain is all about finding what works best for you. We hope these insights help you feel a little less alone on those tough days and maybe even inspire you to try something new!✨

Got your own cramp-busting secret? We’d love to hear it—because when it comes to periods, sharing is caring!