In a gynecology clinic, doctors often recommend a simple, traditional trick for period pain: the warm bottle method. A warm water bottle placed on the lower abdomen helps relax the uterine muscles, increase blood flow, and ease cramps.
In one small hospital study, women using heat therapy felt relief as fast as those who took ibuprofen — but without side effects. The warmth signals your body to calm the pain receptors and release tension.
You can use a hot water bottle, a heating pad, or even a warm towel. Combine it with gentle breathing or stretching, and you’ll feel your body soften and pain ease naturally.