A hot water bottle, a cotton organic menstrual panty, and a meditation session: my good menstrual routine

Slowing down, listening to yourself, taking care of your body and mind—the period phase in a menstrual cycle can be all at once: intense, stressful, tiring, depressing, or even painful. A well-tailored menstrual routine based on your needs is essential to better navigate this very special time of the month and menstrual cycle.

What do we mean by a menstrual routine? While having your period is a completely natural phenomenon experienced by many women since time immemorial, certain habits and actions can help relieve menstrual symptoms, making you feel better in your skin and your woman’s body.

Good intimate hygiene, a short workout, and good, long-lasting period protection (organic cotton period underwear with certified cotton) can make a real difference. 

This is our number-one must-have! A hot water bottle works little miracles when period pain becomes particularly sharp and intense! Today, many shops and stores offer the classic hot water bottles (the most common and well-known). They give off intense, deeply relaxing warmth. Wrapped in a fleece or fluffy cover, they often have a cozy, cocooning look. The downside? Handling very hot water can be dangerous.

To avoid any unfortunate mishaps, you can always turn to dry hot water bottles. They come in different shapes and materials. They’re filled with wheat, rice or cherry pits. Pop them in the microwave for a few minutes and you’re good to go!

Finally, there are also electric hot water bottles, which have the advantage of being autonomous. Once charged, you can turn them on whenever you want. They require no handling or preparation time. 

Heat relaxes the contracted muscles in the pelvic area. A hot water bottle placed on the lower belly or even on the back is a great ally for all teens and women on their period.

A hot drink—ideally an herbal tea made from plants with relaxing properties (like chamomile)—helps you better cope with those difficult hours or days of bleeding.

Avoid energy drinks with caffeine and theine, which are not recommended. The goal is to calm down and relax without further straining already tense muscles. 

In organic shops or pharmacies, you can easily find **special period blends** made with chamomile, raspberry leaf, valerian or sage. You can also just go for your favorite herbal tea—the goal is to treat and comfort yourself.

Finally, to relieve the most intense menstrual pain, contractions and cramps, a vegetable oil for massaging the lower abdomen is ideal. Mix a few drops of essential oil into your favorite carrier oil yourself. Otherwise, you can always find ready-made solutions online or at the pharmacy! 

Essential oils of ylang-ylang, fine lavender or tarragon are the most commonly used against period pain. You can mix them with borage vegetable oil, known for its hormone-regulating properties. Borage is a small purple flower. You can massage yourself with this oil, but also consume the flower as an infusion or in capsule form. 

Another option is evening primrose oil, known for easing uterine pain. Be careful though: it’s not recommended for people with epilepsy. 

Taking time for yourself, slowing down, meditating during your period—it’s important to be patient with your body and to pamper it. We’ve already talked here about the benefits of exercising during your period.

Physical activity releases endorphins that ease pain and also help you feel good. However, doing sport is sometimes really impossible for some women. Very heavy periods can leave the body exhausted. Meditation in all its forms (breathing exercises, sophrology, etc.) helps you relax, de-stress and release tension. Gentle yoga or beginner Pilates are also excellent options to get your body moving a little and chase away negativity.

At Louloucup, from the very beginning we’ve wanted to offer our customers the very best. Faced with tampons that are harmful to health and disposable pads with questionable, even dangerous compositions, we’ve worked hard to offer healthy menstrual products with fully transparent ingredients.  

The Louloucup organic period panties are made from organic cotton certified to the OEKO‑TEX standard. Manufactured 80% in Portugal, our period products are free from harmful, toxic and chemical substances. Whether your flow is light, medium or heavy, our organic cotton period panties already have a low unit price. Don’t hesitate to create a set or bundle—you’ll save money on your order. 

At Louloucup, our undeniable strength is the inner lining of each of our period panties. We chose organic cotton with the OEKO-TEX label. This natural fabric is as soft as it is breathable. Cotton is kind to your intimate area, your skin and the environment.  

Free from harmful and toxic substances, this organic cotton offers our customers the best possible experience. Even better, some of our styles feature organic cotton both inside and out! Comfort guaranteed! Looking for organic menstrual panties for gentler periods? We can only recommend Louloucup styles made from 95% organic cotton: Jade, Simone, Lucie, Rebecca, Lea and Louise.