I've Tried Everything Under the Sun—These 3 Products Actually Make That Time of the Month 10x Better
By Josie Santi, Wellness Editor
Let me introduce you to the most toxic relationship in my life: the one between me and my period. I had my first period at 12 years old (also the longest relationship of my life), and one month later, I felt my first series of intense, painful cramps so bad that I stayed home from school. Over the next few years, they only got worse. My gynecologist prescribed me prescription painkillers and eventually birth control pills, but neither totally worked and it felt more like I was putting a Band-Aid on the problem by adding more to my body instead of healing my body at the root.
During this long, toxic relationship, you can bet I tried every supplement, prescription, tea, patch, app, and period relief product under the sun (you name it—I promise I've tried it). But there are three MVP products from Equilibria, my favorite CBD brand, that have stood the test of time (and bad PMS) and worked so well that I keep a regular stock to use every month to make my period so much more bearable.
With 500 mg of CBD, coconut oil, shea butter, lavender, and rosemary, the Relief Balm is aptly named for its promise to absorb into the skin for relief of achy joints, soreness, and—you guessed it—period cramps. I was an immediate convert after my first time trying. It's hard to explain how your ovaries feel (I never thought I would type that sentence), but, when I use this stuff, there's a calming, cooling sensation that eases my cramps for about an hour, thanks to fast-acting formula. Even when the cooling sensation goes away, my cramps come back a lot less painful, so it seems to genuinely soothe instead of temporarily mask the problem.
When that mid-cycle fatigue hits (you know what I'm talking about), I use the Energizing Roller (with essential oils like peppermint, spearmint, and sweet orange in addition to CBD) to wake me up and help me feel inspired before a workout or meeting that my period very much does not want me to do. Likewise, the Calming Roller (with essential oils like lavender, rosewood, and chamomile flower infusion in addition to CBD) is my saving grace when I'm having trouble sleeping (anyone else get period insomnia?) or the PMS mood swings start kicking in.
I've been adding the mint Daily Drops from Equilibria to my morning coffee for almost two years now and I've noticed a huge difference in how I respond to stress throughout the day and how much better my focus is, but I've also noticed less tension and stress that often come with my period. These drops are different from the Rollers or Relief Balm because they're intended for daily use to build up an increased sense of calm and balance in the face of day-to-day stress (instead of immediate relief), so I love that I'm actually providing lasting change in my body over time to help with the moodiness, stress, or occasional sadness and anxiety I feel around my cycle.
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