12/09/2025
Are tampons the culprit??
Okay okay, before anyone gets their panties in a twist, notice the text says REDUCE, not eliminate.
Not all period pain is created equal - however, this hack can be true if you have or just an overactive pelvic floor.
Tampons aren’t bad, but they are a foreign object, and sometimes they can facilitate muscular contractions that can enhance the discomfort you feel with period cramps. If the hack doesn’t work for you, NBD. But if it DOES, it can bring a breath of fresh air to the times of the month that you wish you could throat punch.
Liners and pads are a great solution if you don’t have a heavy flow and/or can change them often. Odor can be a limiting variable here so that’s something to consider.
Some people like cups or discs, but it’s still a foreign object so you just have to see if it works for you or not.
Period underwear is a really great option (if you don’t mind panty lines). was designed by an endo warrior - the gusset is super absorbent and made with nontoxic materials. The owner of the company is also just a lovely human. This isn’t a paid ad, it’s just an option - yall can google just as easy as I can if you want more suggestions 😘 😂
Anyway, period cramps are wild - let’s just get through this together one hack at a time 🥲