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Hot water bottles and heat packs to help ease period pain

Rosalyn Fannin

Updated August 8, 2024 - 1.16am

9PR: Hot water bottles and heat packs to help ease period pain — 9Product Reviews

According to The Medical Journal of Australia, dysmenorrhea (also known as menstrual pain) affects over 70 per cent of young women.

This is an alarming statistic, and while there is some research being undertaken on long-term treatments, the main go-to solutions for many women are current on-the-shelf pain relief and adding heat to the lower abdomen.

A wide variety of heat packs are on the market to help alleviate the cramps. If you're in need of some guidance, you've come to the right place.

We've found some of the best hot water bottles and heat packs available that can help you get through your 'time of the month' more comfortably.

NOTE: Prices are accurate at time of publishing.

Kosi Heat Pack

Single pack for $74.95 Dual pack for $139.90

After suffering from severe period pain since she was 12 and later diagnosed with stage 4 Endometriosis, Kellie Johnson wanted to create a solution to the typical heaviness and red patches created by heat packs. After 12 months of researching fabrics and best designs, she landed on the Kosi.

The Kosi has been designed to help relieve pain associated with Endometriosis through a 360-degree heating effect by wrapping around your torso. It is filled with flaxseed, which releases an earthy scent and is believed to have anti-inflammatory and pain relief properties.

There are two main size options: 110cm x 25cm (matching XS to medium) and 125cm x 20cm (matching medium to 2XL). You can buy your Kosi as a Kosi or in a dual bundle pack. Also available is the – this is the latest edition of the that is lighter and easier to hide under clothes.

Sunbeam Multipurpose Electric Heating Pad

Large for $64.96 XL for $75

With five heat settings, the Sunbeam Multipurpose Electric Heating Pad warms up within 90 seconds. Measuring 38cm x 40cm for the Sunbeam Multipurpose Electric Heating Pad and 38cm x 50cm for the XL, you can not only position it on your abdomen but lay it anywhere on your body. It also has a built-in safety feature that will automatically turn it off after three hours.

Nicola Spring Long Hot Water Bottle with Faux Fur Cover

Get it here for $28.20

Unlike traditional hot water bottles, the 2L Nicola Spring Long Hot Water Bottle measures 72cm long and uses a wrap-around tie to wear around your waist or abdomen.

Thurlby Herbal Wheat Bag

Get the Blue for $34.95 Get the Floral for $34.95

Filled with wheat and lavender to help you relax, these 37cm x 12cm handmade Thurlby Herbal Wheat Bags come in nine different colours and designs to match your aesthetic. Some designs have different herbal fillings including sandalwood and tea tree with eucalyptus.