Ladies, we all know the struggle. Every month feeling bloated, crampy, and bloody. Though the severity of the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) range, most women feel some sort of irritability during their time of the month. Common symptoms include cramps, bloating, fatigue, headache, constipation, nausea, feeling easily aggravated, swollen/tender breasts, breaking out in pimples, and changes in appetite. It’s not uncommon for all these symptoms to happen at once, leaving you feeling completely run down.
There are plenty of misconceptions when it comes to periods and their symptoms. This is because mainstream society still deems it as a taboo subject. We have been taught that the natural cycle of the female reproductive system is simply too indecent to talk about in public. We are shown unrealistic tampon commercials that show women in white looking fabulous and feeling fantastic. Because of this, hundreds of young ladies are faced with confusion and limited options when choosing how to manage pain during their cycle. Many women are so embarrassed by the act of mother nature that they would rather just deal with pain, discomfort, and lack of knowledge than bringing up this rarely talked about subject. Or worse, they look to the internet for answers with little to no knowledge of how to weed out truth from old wives tales. Unfortunately, some of the most common myths about periods can have harsh effects on reality, such as believing you can’t get pregnant when on your period, that everyone starts their period at the same age, or that there is nothing you can do about the pain and it is something you just have to live with“the Curse of Ladyhood”- not true!
If you have questions that are concerning you, or you think in any way your period symptoms may be a possible sign of a serious ailment, talk to a healthcare provider right away. A doctor can help provide you with options for ways to manage your symptoms. When it comes to pain caused by periods you have a number of options on how to alleviate and soothe your agitated body. Everyone has a basic right to educate themselves about options to manage pain, regardless of the cause.
You may consider prescription medication or over the counter products like Advil or Midol to help, but if you are looking for a natural alternative that is safe and has been used for thousands of years for minor to severe pain, you might want to consider CBD-rich hemp.
What is CBD Hemp?
CBD hemp is a way of utilizing the cannabis plant’s benefits without experiencing a high. Hemp is part of the cannabis plant family and is cousins with medicinal marijuana. The two plants share many of the same features, chemical compounds, and properties, but are different in a big way. Hemp contains less than .3% THC, which is the compound that causes a psychoactive effect when consumed. Because hemp plants contain only a minute amount of THC, consuming hemp will not make you high. Hemp’s main active ingredient is CBD (or cannabidiol.) CBD is non-psychoactive and carries amazing benefits. People have said to feel relief when using CBD for nausea, pain, depression, anxiety, inflammation, and bacterial growth just to name a few. CBD hemp extracts can be infused into a number of different products to fit anyone's lifestyles or needs.
Why Use CBD Hemp for PMS?
CBD hemp extracts are legal in all fifty states, are all natural and best of all only has one known side effect of over consumption: drowsiness (which can be avoided by adjusting serving size.) Other options for PMS management such as Midol, birth control, and even Advil can cause adverse effects and uncomfortable side effects. CBD is known to help not only with calming pain from cramps but also can help ease nausea, irritability/ depression, headaches, and insomnia when consumed. CBD hemp facial products are also perfect for purifying skin and reducing redness and inflammation caused by acne flare-ups many women experience during their monthlies.
How Long have Women been using CBD for PMS?
Humanity has been using cannabis for thousands of years, but the first ever documented prescription of cannabis for management of PMS was in 1890 for Queen Victoria. Though we don’t know the exact CBD: THC ratio her majesty was using, it's safe to assume that is was most likely not an extremely high THC strain because a hundred and twenty-seven years ago, cannabis was a little different then it is today. Back then the plant wasn’t specifically bred to have the high amounts of THC, and therefore CBD would be much more prominent.
How to use CBD for PMS?
If you decide that this natural alternative that is fit for a queen, may also be a good fit for you the next step is to determine your serving size and how often to use it.
We see the best results when people are consuming CBD daily. This allows the cannabinoids to build up into your system, and provide maximum relief. That means not only using the CBD when you are on your period and already in pain, but also a small amount throughout the month. It would be best to start daily routine 2-3 weeks prior to your next period, that way the CBD is already in your system and ready to go. This will not only make the CBD product more effective but can also help with pre-period symptoms like pain and irritability. You can use the CBD as often as you would like throughout the day and at any time, just remember to space it out between medication and alcohol to avoid any interactions.
Serving size will vary for everyone since we all have different body compositions and natural tolerances. The strength of CBD in a serving will be measured in milligrams. Many people prefer to start with a low milligram serving and increase as needed. Again, the only side effect of over-consumption is feeling sleepy, so you can safely adjust your serving size without fear of any harmful consequences. To find a general serving size, you can use this equation based on body weight:
.25 x total body weight in pounds= the daily serving.
For example, if you weighed 150 lb, your estimated daily serving will be 37.5 mg. Taking the full daily serving amount all at once will probably make you tired, so try splitting it up throughout the day. Taking a larger serving when you are in excruciating pain is perfectly fine.
All products containing high-quality CBD hemp extract will have the same properties, but not all products will affect you the same way. A number of cannabinoids that get absorbed into your systems depends on how you apply or consume it. Tinctures are easy to use and are the most popular way to use CBD daily. Heka Oral Tincture is great for people using CBD for the first time. It is just two ingredients and comes in different potencies for a fair price. 
Tinctures are great for convenience, but if you want to get the absolute highest amounts of CBD directly into your system, you may want to consider CBD hemp infused suppositories.
Heka Hemp Suppositories
When most customers see the CBD infused suppositories in the display case at The CBD Boutique, their reactions are often comical. Giggles, uncomfortable looks, shaken heads, awkward conversation, and sometimes even obscene gestures can be seen and heard throughout the shop when this small, organic hemp and coconut oil based remedy is brought up. Unfortunately, many of these customers don’t always understand the unique benefits of CBD suppositories, and if they did, they might reconsider their amusement with this particular product. After all, there must be some reason people go to such lengths to consume CBD with this atypical method of consumption.
The absorption rate of CBD in suppositories, when used rectally is at a whopping 80%. That’s higher than edibles, tinctures, and even vapes. These will not stimulate your bowels, are easy to insert, and are known for very fast relief (~ 15 min. To take effect.) Hekka Hemp Co. Whole Plant Hemp Infused Coconut Oil Suppositories are 20 milligrams each, but for many, that twenty milligrams of CBD may feel much stronger because of this super effective method of absorption.
What makes ladies even crazier to get these little guys, is that they can also be used vaginally. When used vaginally, the cannabinoid’s focus is on relaxing cramps and providing deep relief. They can be used with or without tampons and pads, and are ideal for overnight relief.
If you have tried desperately to calm those dreaded, horribly painful cramps, then your body may be telling you it’s time to try something powerful and effective. These suppositories are known to provide direct and profound comfort, where your body needs it the most. Hopefully, with the right information and high-quality options, you will be able to find a way to take control of your PMS, once and for all!
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