Popsugar Health & Fitness Periods My Favourite Products to Soothe PMS Symptoms 10 Comforting Items That Help Get Me Through My Monthly PMS and Period Symptoms 11 June 2021 by Victoria Moorhouse Image Source: Pexels / Marta Wave As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you'll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. Fatigue, mood swings, cramps, bloating — I'm familiar with all these PMS symptoms and more. I'm not going to say they don't suck because they really, really do, but I have built up an arsenal of comforting products that make the impending arrival of my period slightly less of a pain. This includes items that ease uncomfortable physical symptoms, like cramps, digestion issues, and joint pain, as well as emotional side effects. Of course, I could argue that a pair of comfy sweat shorts work for both. Ahead, the full scoop on 10 of my current PMS-fighting favourites. Everlane the Retro Jersey Short Image Source: everlane.com When I have PMS, I have no interest in wearing anything remotely restrictive, which is why I'm always in loose sundresses or sweats on the days leading up to my period. In the summer, I gravitate toward super comfy and lightweight sweat shorts, like the Everlane the Retro Jersey Short ($38). Everlane the Retro Jersey Short $38 from everlane.com Buy Now Rael Heating Patch for Menstrual Cramps Image Source: getrael.com Sometimes I don't mind being chained to the couch in order to soothe my period cramps. However, on the days when I need to move around to get chores or errands done, I stick the Rael Heating Patch for Menstrual Cramps ($6 for three patches) on the outside of my underwear. These essential oil-infused, self-warming patches offer heated relief for up to six hours. Rael Heating Patch for Menstrual Cramps $6 from getrael.com Buy Now Turquoise Suede Foldover Journal Image Source: papersource.com When I'm emotionally overwhelmed or stressed out, jotting down a few sentences about how I'm feeling, or what caused me to feel that way, has proven to help me unwind. I fill up journals fast and am in need of a new one. I've been tempted to add the Turquoise Suede Foldover Journal ($30) to my shopping cart — it's so beautiful! Turquoise Suede Foldover Journal $30 from papersource.com Buy Now Gaiam Yoga Mat Image Source: amazon.com Before and during my period, I prioritise gentle exercise like yoga, stretching, and Pilates. I basically live on my Gaiam Yoga Mat ($20). It serves as my station for meditation, too. Gaiam Yoga Mat $20 from amazon.com Buy Now Yogi Tea Ginger Tea Variety Pack Image Source: amazon.com My digestion isn't always at its best when I have PMS, so I always keep my kitchen stocked with tea to help relieve some of the discomfort. I love the Lemon Ginger tea in the Yogi Tea Ginger Tea Variety Pack ($15). Yogi Tea Ginger Tea Variety Pack $15 from amazon.com Buy Now YETI Rambler Image Source: amazon.com Keeping a water bottle, like the YETI Rambler ($50), filled up and on hand has been helping me to drink more water throughout the day. My PMS motivation? Staying properly hydrated can help with relieving issues like bloating. YETI Rambler $50 from amazon.com Buy Now West Elm Soft Corded Throw Image Source: westelm.com Cosying up on the couch with a cosy blanket, like the West Elm Soft Corded Throw ($60), while watching never-ending reruns is my favourite PMS activity, if I'm being honest. West Elm Soft Corded Throw $60 from westelm.com Buy Now NutriBullet NBR-0601 Nutrient Extractor Image Source: amazon.com Smoothies are an easy way for me to consume some foods, like nut butters and avocados, that are known to help alleviate menstrual cramps. I've come to love my NutriBullet NBR-0601 Nutrient Extractor ($55) because it blends everything up in seconds and is so easy to clean. NutriBullet NBR-0601 Nutrient Extractor $55 from amazon.com Buy Now Brooklyn Candle Studio Sunday Morning Minimalist Candle Image Source: brooklyncandlestudio.com Whether I'm curling up with a heating pad and a book or drawing a hot bath to help soothe my cramps, I always try to light a therapeutic-smelling candle to set a more relaxing mood. I've been eyeing the Brooklyn Candle Studio Sunday Morning Minimalist Candle ($28), which holds notes of amber, jasmine, gardenia, and pear. Brooklyn Candle Studio Sunday Morning Minimalist Candle $28 from brooklyncandlestudio.com Buy Now Asutra Pain Relieving Magnesium Oil Spray Image Source: target.com When my joints and lower back are achy, I lean on muscle-soothing topicals for fast relief. The Asutra Pain Relieving Magnesium Oil Spray ($15) is one of them. Asutra Pain Relieving Magnesium Oil Spray $15 from target.com Buy Now PeriodsHealthy Living