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My period feels more like an exclamation point.
Best of all, it's compatible with the Apple Watch, so you can be on period watch even if you're away from your phone.
Get it from the App Store or Google Play.
They've got menthol and black cohosh to help fight all kinds of aches and pains.
Get a pack of four from Walmart Canada for $17.13 (originally $29.25).
Get it from Nordstrom Canada for $50.
For every product you buy, the brand will donate one to a person in need.
Get a pack of 30 from Amazon Canada for $8.99+ (available in three absorbencies).
You'll get nine pouches in different colours, so you'll be able to colour code by the day of the week (or however you like).
Get a pack of nine from Amazon Canada for $21.99.
By not diluting your essential oils, you'll actually get more bang for your buck — that means a bigger scent throw and longer lasting fragrance (not to mention less gross buildup inside your diffuser).
Get it from Indigo for $145.
Get a pack of Ten from Indigo for $16.
I've used it to ease cramps, relieve muscle tension, and as a drug-free solution to headaches. The blend of relaxing clary sage, zippy peppermint, floral geranium, and zesty lemon oil is a genius combination that not only feels great, but smells fantastic, too.
This underwear has literally changed my life. Not only have I saved some serious cash on buying pads and tampons every month, but I never have to worry about things like chafing, sweating, leakage, staining, or any of the other myriad unpleasant *feels* I'm blessed with during my period. They're lined with dark fabric, which means blood is basically invisible — a blessing for squeamish folks. And they're easy to wash, too!
Get a pair from Knix for $27 (available in four colours and in sizes XS—4XL).
It's got cold-pressed olive oil, coconut oil, vitamin E, and essential oils — that's it!
Get it from Urban Outfitters for $29.
Unlike their bigger foam cousins, these ones will still allow you to hear certain frequencies (like a ringing phone), so you won't be totally isolated. Each set comes with three interchangeable tips (small, medium, and large), so you'll always get a perfect fit.
Get a pair from Amazon Canada for $34.
Reviewers say it's comfy, mess free, and helped them avoid surprise leaks. New to cups? Check out BuzzFeed's tips and tricks on how to use them.
Get it from Amazon Canada for $34.95+ (available in four sizes and two fits).
Get it from Amazon Canada for $28.49.
This baby has over 1,500 5-star reviews, and has garnered praise for its effective (but discreet) method of cleaning. No more boiling your cup over the stove!
Get it from Amazon Canada for $49.95.
They're water-based, pH-balanced, and free of all potential irritants.
Get a pack of 30 from Amazon Canada for $24.95.
As a compulsive pimple popper, I love that this oil stops zits before they appear and calms downs redness and swelling, so existing carbuncles are almost invisible. To maximize its power, use it before your moisturizer and wait for it to dry down before applying the next step in your routine.
Swipe it across your abdomen (or wherever you feel pain), then gently massage the lotion into your skin.
Get it from Indigo for $17 (originally $34).
I cannot express just how deep my love for this cushion runs. It's wide enough to make me feel supported, while still being compact enough to stash in a basket of blankets. If I've got pesky aches, I plop it onto the offending area — don't ask me how, but it relaxes my tight joints and tendons, without having to resort to a hammering massage gun. Magic😍!
Get it from Altitude Sports for $61.59 (available in three colours).