Periods are undoubtedly an uncomfortable phase that every woman has to go through once a month; be it due to bloating or cramping or hormonal imbalance leading to mood swings. Headaches, backaches and nausea are also some symptoms that decide to pay a visit once in a while for some women. Although ladies, there's no denying that cramps are the worst of them all. Many of us prefer to pop a pill to ease the pain but there really are some magical home remedies that work like a charm and are worth giving a shot. If you want to ditch the pills, try these out. After all, it's not like we won't have enough opportunities to figure out which works best for us!

1. Heat - Several women swear by their trusty hot water bottles to soothe the cramping and would have it no other way! It really isn't that difficult either – all you; gotta do is heat up some water and fill it in the hot water bottle that you need to place in the cramping area. And nowadays, with electric kettles, all it takes is the flick of a switch!
   
   
2. Gentle massage - If you gently massage the cramping area, it can ease your pelvic muscles and give you some relief from the intensity of the cramps. You could make this massage more effective by using Sesame Oil; it is said to work wonders as it consists of linoleic acid and also has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
   
   
3. Exercise - Yes, we know you think we're out of our mind for mentioning exercise here. However, as unimaginable as it may be, exercise improves your blood circulation. Now, we're not asking you to go all out with intense cardio and weights; but some light exercise (stretching mostly) and yoga can help your body relax and ease your cramping. Try out some easy yoga asanas and see if they make a difference; you may be pleasantly surprised.
   
   
4. Herbal Tea - Herbal tea is great for relaxing due to the lack of caffeine. You can try out some of these but guys, just remember not to add any milk to your herbal tea.
   1. Ginger and Black Pepper Tea - It is highly recommended. If you're not too keen on the pepper, you can make yourself some delicious ginger, lemon and honey tea.
   2. Chamomile Tea - Another miracle worker is chamomile tea; which is known for its relaxing and calming effects.
   3. Cumin Seed Tea - A herbal tea made of cumin seeds (Zeera) can relax you and its anti-inflammatory properties can ease your period cramps.
   4. Fenugreek Water - Soak some Fenugreek Seeds (Saunf) in water overnight, filter and drink the water. Other than soothing the cramps, it will also help you with your digestion and can aid in weight loss.
      
      
5. Orgasms: Ah yes, orgasms are said to release several hormones and endorphins, which are responsible for that “feel good” vibe. This also helps relieve pain and therefore, is a great remedy for menstrual cramps. The chances of this remedy disappointing you are fairly slim so give it a shot ladies - the added bonus is of course the orgasm itself!

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