{"id":6690,"date":"2022-09-18T17:42:36","date_gmt":"2022-09-18T17:42:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asnes-academy.com\/uncategorized\/menstruating-on-skis\/"},"modified":"2022-12-21T21:10:00","modified_gmt":"2022-12-21T21:10:00","slug":"menstruating-on-skis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asnes-academy.com\/en\/tips-and-tricks\/menstruating-on-skis\/","title":{"rendered":"Menstruating on skis"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p><div class=\"has-rh-ino-background-color stretch-row\"><p><\/p><section class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-undefined uagb-block-2169b2dc user-profile-block\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><br><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\"><p><\/p><section class=\"wp-block-uagb-columns uagb-columns__wrap uagb-columns__background-undefined uagb-columns__stack-mobile uagb-columns__valign-undefined uagb-columns__gap-10 alignundefined uagb-block-91ee2929\"><div class=\"uagb-columns__overlay\"><br><\/div><div class=\"uagb-columns__inner-wrap uagb-columns__columns-2\"><p><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-1d3d4e59\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><br><\/div><div class=\"uagb-column__inner-wrap\"><p><\/p><section class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-undefined uagb-block-1d216035 floating-image\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><br><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\"><p><\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-rounded floating-image\" contenteditable=\"false\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"wp-image-2303\" src=\"https:\/\/asnes-academy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/LRM_EXPORT_308219729682118_20190412_180014168-150x150-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/asnes-academy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/LRM_EXPORT_308219729682118_20190412_180014168-150x150-1.jpeg\"><\/figure><p><\/p><p><\/p><p class=\"has-wh-ite-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size: 15px;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 15px;\">Written by<\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><h3 id=\"aste-innleggen\" class=\"has-wh-ite-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\">\u00c5ste Innleggen<\/h3><p><\/p><p><\/p><p class=\"has-wh-ite-color has-text-color\"><em>\u00c5ste\u2019s a nurse. She was brought up as a \u201cchild of nature\u201d playing barefoot in nature\u2019s playground. She moved to Finnmark to study nursing and stayed because the adventure was too enticing. She\u2019s also walked the length of Norway. Perhaps best known under the istagram alias @aastesvillmarksliv, she\u2019s also an ambassador for \u00c5snes and writes occasionally for turjenter.no.<\/em><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p class=\"has-wh-ite-color has-text-color\"><strong><em>\u201cIt\u2019s about something as simple as living. Find safety and believe in yourself, and not least live out your dreams, big and small.<\/em><\/strong><\/p><p class=\"has-wh-ite-color has-text-color\"><strong><em>It\u2019s not about earning the most, or owning the most, but about feeling good about yourself. I have that outdoors, whether it\u2019s right behind the house with my companion and the dogs, or on a longer ski trip alone in midwinter on the Finnmarksvidda.&#8221;<\/em><\/strong><strong><em><br><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/turjenter.no\/aste-innleggen-friluftsliv-for-meg\/\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/turjenter.no\/aste-innleggen-friluftsliv-for-meg\/\">\u2013 \u00c5ste Innleggen, turjenter.no<\/a><\/strong><\/p><p><\/p><\/div><\/section><p><\/p><\/div><\/div><p><\/p><p><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-a3beb57b\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><br><\/div><div class=\"uagb-column__inner-wrap\"><p><\/p><p class=\"has-wh-ite-color has-text-color\">I\u2019ve been out hiking since I could barely crawl, but it wasn\u2019t until I moved to Finnmark that I really fell for winter outdoor life. As a child, I was outside more than I was inside. I grew up a mile-and-a-half from the city, which meant that I quickly found joy and respect for the nature I had right outside the front door. I ran barefoot in the forest, and there wasn&#8217;t a single tree I hadn\u2019t climbed, or a pool of water I hadn\u2019t bathed in. I had the world&#8217;s finest playground as a child.<\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p>I live in one of the world\u2019s northernmost cities. The winter here along the coast is both harsh and long. It\u2019s is usually winter eight months a year<\/p><p>After two years as a full-time nurse, I found that this wasn\u2019t for me. I left my posision and started planning my first big hiking dream \u2013 Norway from end to end. And I completed the trip alone with my two Malamutes, Arja and Bison.<\/p><p>I have no plans to go back to my A4 existence. Should I try my hand at the Nordkalotten, alone with the sled over long snow-covered expanses? Try something new like high mountains? The first thing I said to my partner when I stood on the Nordkapp plateau was (much to his dismay) \u201cI\u2019m going to cross Iceland.&#8221;&nbsp;(\u00c5ste did it on 7 September, 2022).<\/p><p><\/p><\/div><\/div><p><\/p><\/div><\/section><p><\/p><\/div><\/section><p><\/p><\/div><p><\/p><p><\/p><section class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-undefined uagb-block-5bf5c86a\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><br><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\"><p><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"mensen-og-utflod\">The winter period<\/h2><p><\/p><p><\/p><p>Have you perhaps tried to search for information about \u201cperiods and hiking\u201d? There\u2019s a little. But not nearly enough. Unfortunately this has been something of a taboo topic.<\/p><p>Should you use tampons or pads? And what about longer trips \u2013 are you just going to fill your bag? And how to solve the challenges of using tampons and pads?<\/p><p>Menstruation\u2019s completely natural. For the vast majority of women, it occurs every month for decades. There\u2019s a strong societal focus on hygiene; it seems there\u2019s a general belief that a daily intimate wash is necessary. Odour is also associated by many with poor hygiene \u2013 and that\u2019s not entirely the full story. Our body is made to be good at looking after itself.<\/p><p>At least one thing\u2019s certain \u2013 we don\u2019t want to encounter problems on a trip, with or without a period. Menstruation shouldn\u2019t stop the pleasure of being out! We must dare to talk about these things.<br><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"utflod\">Discharge<\/h3><p><\/p><p><\/p><p>It\u2019s important to point out that a healthy vagina has an odour, all women who have reached puberty have discharge, and it\u2019s natural and daily. The amount, the odour, and the appearance are different depending on where you are in your cycle. The discharge has an important task \u2013 to clean the vagina and keep unwanted bacteria away. Discharge and a slight odour in woollen underpants are neither dangerous nor unhygienic.<\/p><p>Your downstairs cleans itself. It\u2019s therefore completely harmless not to wash down there for a few days on a trip.<br><\/p><p><\/p><\/div><\/section><p><\/p><p><\/p><div class=\"has-desert-background-color stretch-row\"><div class=\"asnes-inner__content container\"><p><\/p><section class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-undefined uagb-block-c183dc5c\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><br><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\"><p><\/p><section class=\"wp-block-uagb-columns uagb-columns__wrap uagb-columns__background-undefined uagb-columns__stack-mobile uagb-columns__valign-undefined uagb-columns__gap-10 alignundefined uagb-block-9b299d8f\"><div class=\"uagb-columns__overlay\"><br><\/div><div class=\"uagb-columns__inner-wrap uagb-columns__columns-2\"><p><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-30336a3e\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><br><\/div><div class=\"uagb-column__inner-wrap\"><p><\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\" contenteditable=\"false\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"490\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/asnes-academy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/gleden_med_skjeden_490x300.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2312\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/asnes-academy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/gleden_med_skjeden_490x300.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asnes-academy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/gleden_med_skjeden_490x300.png 490w, https:\/\/asnes-academy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/gleden_med_skjeden_490x300-300x184.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 490px) 100vw, 490px\" \/><\/figure><p><\/p><\/div><\/div><p><\/p><p><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-ec302feb user-profile-block\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><br><\/div><div class=\"uagb-column__inner-wrap\"><p><\/p><section class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-undefined uagb-block-4b554dd0 user-profile-block style-border\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><br><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\"><p><\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-rounded floating-image\" contenteditable=\"false\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/asnes-academy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/LRM_EXPORT_308219729682118_20190412_180014168-150x150-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2303\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/asnes-academy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/LRM_EXPORT_308219729682118_20190412_180014168-150x150-1.jpeg\"><\/figure><p><\/p><p><\/p><h2 class=\"has-wh-ite-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\" id=\"hot-tip\">HOT TIP<\/h2><p><\/p><p><\/p><p class=\"has-wh-ite-color has-text-color\">Check out the book <strong>Gleden med skjeden<\/strong> (\u201cthe joy of the vagina\u201d). Everything you need to know about your period and your nether regions.<\/p><p><\/p><\/div><\/section><p><\/p><p><\/p><p class=\"has-wh-ite-color has-text-color\">\u00c5ste Innleggen<\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p class=\"has-wh-ite-color has-text-color\">\u00c5snes ambassador, nurse, adventurer and child of nature<\/p><p><\/p><\/div><\/div><p><\/p><\/div><\/section><p><\/p><\/div><\/section><p><\/p><\/div><\/div><p><\/p><p><\/p><section class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-undefined uagb-block-b83d3a34\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><br><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\"><p><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"menskopp-det-beste-alternativet\">Menstrual cup \u2013 the best alternative?<\/h2><p><\/p><p><\/p><p>Most pads and tampons aren\u2019t biodegradable, and so they shouldn\u2019t be left in nature. This is rubbish that can\u2019t be left on the tour. It\u2019s also not recommended to keep tampons inside the vagina for too long, as this can cause bacterial growth.<\/p><p>I don\u2019t think it can be said enough, but it\u2019s very important to have a routine around changing tampons in particular. Even if it\u2019s snowy and cold, or you&#8217;re walking in pouring rain. It still shouldn\u2019t sit inside for too long.<\/p><p>Another challenge with tampons is that they have to be stored somewhere until they can be thrown in the bin, which can present some unpleasant smells and problems. One good tip if you choose to use tampons on a trip is to bring zip-Lock bags and toilet paper, so you can stuff the used tampons into toilet paper and put them in an airtight bag until you can get rid of them.<\/p><p>Sanitary pads have the advantage that you don\u2019t risk bacterial growth in the same way, and you can sleep with them. They\u2019re also available in many sizes and shapes.<br>Three quick tips about the menstrual cup:<br><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list uagb-icon-list__outer-wrap uagb-icon-list__layout-vertical uagb-block-b748e82c list-bullets\"><div class=\"uagb-icon-list__wrap\"><p><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper uagb-block-4e9434aa\"><div class=\"uagb-icon-list__content-wrap\"><p><br><\/p><div class=\"uagb-icon-list__label-wrap\">Can stay inside the vagina for up to 12 hours<br><\/div><\/div><\/div><p><\/p><p><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper uagb-block-260aa978\"><div class=\"uagb-icon-list__content-wrap\"><p><br><\/p><div class=\"uagb-icon-list__label-wrap\">Made of medical silicone, gentle on the body<\/div><\/div><\/div><p><\/p><p><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper uagb-block-e9373428\"><div class=\"uagb-icon-list__content-wrap\"><p><br><\/p><div class=\"uagb-icon-list__label-wrap\">Sustainable \u2013 not a single-use product<br><\/div><\/div><\/div><p><\/p><\/div><\/div><p><\/p><p><\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\" contenteditable=\"false\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"776\" height=\"729\" class=\"wp-image-2360\" src=\"https:\/\/asnes-academy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/specifications.png\" alt=\"\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/asnes-academy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/specifications.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asnes-academy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/specifications.png 776w, https:\/\/asnes-academy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/specifications-300x282.png 300w, https:\/\/asnes-academy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/specifications-768x721.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 776px) 100vw, 776px\" \/><\/figure><p><\/p><p><\/p><p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size: 12px;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 12px;\">Menskopp. Illustrasjon fra&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.organicup.com\/no\/produkt\/organicup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.organicup.com\/no\/produkt\/organicup\/\">Organicup<\/a><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.organicup.com\/no\/slik-bruker-du\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.organicup.com\/no\/slik-bruker-du\/\">The menstrual cup<\/a>&nbsp;is maybe the best alternative for daily use.<\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p style=\"font-size: 15px;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 15px;\">Did you know that pads and tampons absorb the natural fluid in your abdomen and can disrupt the natural pH balance? A menstrual cup on the go means less risk of dryness and infection. Only collecting blood, the menstrual cup doesn\u2019t dry out the mucous membranes.<\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p>The menstrual cup can sit inside the vagina for up to 12 hours, which is a big advantage when you\u2019re out hiking and would like to avoid unnecessary changes. There are also different sizes depending on the amount you bleed. For good maintenance and hygiene, the cup should be boiled between each period. There\u2019s no need to boil it between emptying it or changing it. It&#8217;s fine to rinse it in clean water or to use a wet wipe if you don&#8217;t have access to water. Using a menstrual cup on a winter trip\u2019s fine. When emptying it, you can clean it in snow, or wipe it with toilet paper.<\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-tips-til-nybegynnere-med-menskopp-pa-tur\">Four tips for beginners with a menstrual cup \u2013 out hiking<\/h3><p><\/p><p><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list uagb-icon-list__outer-wrap uagb-icon-list__layout-vertical uagb-block-04a6c60e list-bullets\"><div class=\"uagb-icon-list__wrap\"><p><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper uagb-block-38e54ed2\"><div class=\"uagb-icon-list__content-wrap\"><p><br><\/p><div class=\"uagb-icon-list__label-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">Familiarise yourself with the cup, and how to insert it, before you go on a trip. It is good to practice a bit before using it outdoors.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><p><\/p><p><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper uagb-block-d42ac443\"><div class=\"uagb-icon-list__content-wrap\"><p><br><\/p><div class=\"uagb-icon-list__label-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">Choosing a firmer cup is a good idea \u2013 it makes it easier to insert as a beginner. You can use water or a water-based lubricant to make insertion easier.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><p><\/p><p><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper uagb-block-93474ae7\"><div class=\"uagb-icon-list__content-wrap\"><p><br><\/p><div class=\"uagb-icon-list__label-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">Keep everything in a zip-lock or a cloth bag. This makes changing easier, especially on a trip.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><p><\/p><p><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper uagb-block-17aba15b\"><div class=\"uagb-icon-list__content-wrap\"><p><br><\/p><div class=\"uagb-icon-list__label-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">Until you feel 100% comfortable with the menstrual cup, you might want to use a panty liner so you don&#8217;t have to worry about leakage.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><p><\/p><\/div><\/div><p><\/p><p><\/p><p class=\"has-desert-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\">The first time I found out that practice was needed was a few years ago. Hammock tour of Stabbursdalen. We found the best hammock spot of all time among the world\u2019s northernmost conifer forest. But before retiring to the the hammock for the night, it was time to empty the cup. There was a river right by the camp.<\/p><p>Very pleased with myself for having managed it so well. Back in camp, my hiking friend has a good laugh. The contents of the cup didn\u2019t end up on the ground, but instead covered half of my sneakers. Shit happens!<\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p class=\"has-desert-color has-text-color\">\u00c5ste Innleggen<\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p>Learn to use the cup before you leave. Once you get the hang of it, it\u2019s very easy to use.<\/p><p>On a tour, clean the cup in water or even a wet wipe. Remember that you have to boil the cup between periods.<\/p><p><\/p><\/div><\/section><p><\/p><p><\/p><div class=\"has-vavid-red-background-color \"><br><\/div><p><\/p><p><\/p><div class=\"has-vavid-red-background-color stretch-row\"><p><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light has-parallax\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/asnes-academy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/LRM_EXPORT_49591684938263_20190427_221110757.jpeg');\" data-mce-style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/asnes-academy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/LRM_EXPORT_49591684938263_20190427_221110757.jpeg');\"><p><br><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\"><p><\/p><p><\/p><\/div><\/div><p><\/p><\/div><p><\/p><p><\/p><section class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-undefined uagb-block-31954217\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><br><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\"><p><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"mensen-pa-tur\">Mensen p\u00e5 tur<\/h2><p><\/p><p><\/p><p>We women are fortunate to have a cycle that can bring big changes in everyday life and mood. Some struggle with severe menstrual pain and others have severe premenstrual pain. We can see this both physically and psychologically. But even so \u2013 unless something is seriously unusual, menstruation shouldn\u2019t be an automatic reason to skip a trip.<\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list uagb-icon-list__outer-wrap uagb-icon-list__layout-vertical uagb-block-d8e2f77e list-bullets\"><div class=\"uagb-icon-list__wrap\"><p><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper uagb-block-6c82f2d8\"><div class=\"uagb-icon-list__content-wrap\"><p><br><\/p><div class=\"uagb-icon-list__label-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">Listen to your body and take a break if you need it. People with PMS commonly experience a loss of energy<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><p><\/p><p><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper uagb-block-3a8cef0b\"><div class=\"uagb-icon-list__content-wrap\"><p><br><\/p><div class=\"uagb-icon-list__label-wrap\">Create good routines for changing your menstrual cup\/ pad\/ tampon<\/div><\/div><\/div><p><\/p><p><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper uagb-block-e7cc9335\"><div class=\"uagb-icon-list__content-wrap\"><p><br><\/p><div class=\"uagb-icon-list__label-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">If you\u2019re travelling with a group and you have a hard day, suffering from premenstrual problems or menstrual pains \u2013 then tell us about it. It makes it easier for both you and your group.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><p><\/p><p><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper uagb-block-520efbce\"><div class=\"uagb-icon-list__content-wrap\"><p><br><\/p><div class=\"uagb-icon-list__label-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">Keep what you need for changing cups\/pads\/tampons together in a small, easily accessible, waterproof bag.&nbsp;<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><p><\/p><p><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper uagb-block-39707a16\"><div class=\"uagb-icon-list__content-wrap\"><p><br><\/p><div class=\"uagb-icon-list__label-wrap\">Take thin panty liners with you on a tour, and you\u2019ll save a few changes of underwear (you can get environmentally friendly liners at health food stores<\/div><\/div><\/div><p><\/p><p><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper uagb-block-d90871e3\"><div class=\"uagb-icon-list__content-wrap\"><p><br><\/p><div class=\"uagb-icon-list__label-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">Wear underwear that breathes. Preferably wool and cotton<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><p><\/p><p><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper uagb-block-64e66235\"><div class=\"uagb-icon-list__content-wrap\"><p><br><\/p><div class=\"uagb-icon-list__label-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">Bring painkillers if you suffer from severe pain. Think about taking them when you feel the discomfort coming, not when the pain\u2019s at its worst. This helps to tame the worst peaks of pain when you\u2019re cramping. Ibuprofen and Naproxen work well for pain related to periods and are available over the counter.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><p><\/p><\/div><\/div><p><\/p><p><\/p><p>If you\u2019re unlucky enough to have menstrual cramps and you\u2019ve left your painkillers at home, then heat can help with pain. Have a hot water bottle, or a bottle that can withstand boiling water, and keep it next to your lower back or stomach. Staying active can also help reduce pain. 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