We asked the BuzzFeed Community to tell us how they deal with painful periods. Here's what they said.

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1. Try the child's pose.
2. Try putting lavender essential oil in a hot bath.

3. Try a heating pad that wraps around you.

4. Drink green tea with a chunk of fresh ginger and some honey.
5. Try working out.
6. Take pain killers before the pain really kicks in.
7. Try muscle rub for when you have to leave the house.

8. Try using a menstrual cup.

9. Try a hand held massager.
