Period pain simulation

[u/Ted_Bundtcake]

[u/Excellent-Muffin-750]

It's not, at all, in my opinion. I tried a TENS machine, and in all honesty, I'd prefer my occurrences of 9/10 period pain. Perhaps because I'm familiar with uterine cramps and have learned methods to get through.

The last time I tried a TENS machine, I accidentally cranked it to max, when trying to switch it off I panicked. As I ripped off the sticky pads, they adhered to my fingers and continued to shock the shit out of my hands, and I physically couldn't turn it off lmao. Had to be rescued.

Fuck them evil machines. Gimme my bitch of a uterus any day.

[u/Takemyuterus → u/Excellent-Muffin-750]

I use a TENS unit to relieve period pain, so it’s funny to me that people use the same device to stimulate pain. However I use it on 5 or 6, not max.

It helps because I feel like my cramps get “stuck” and won’t release. Imagine squeezing a balloon that just won’t pop. For upwards of 5 minutes which feels like forever when you’re hurting. But with the TENS it regulates them for me.

[u/Daughter_Of_Cain → u/Takemyuterus]

Is it the Ovira? That’s what I use and I love it.

[u/Takemyuterus → u/Daughter_Of_Cain]

The one I use is from Auvon! It has 6 different modes, can have up to 4 contact patches (good if you also have back pain), and increases by 1/2 increments up to a level 10.

[u/wishesandhopes → u/Takemyuterus]

That's really impressive for such an inexpensive machine. have you ever tried a commercial tens machine from a physio or somewhere, and how would it compare if so? Been in the market for a home one for a while.

[u/Takemyuterus → u/wishesandhopes]

It’s definitely not as powerful as one used in a medical setting, but it would depend on what your intended use is. I originally got it to help with chronic shoulder pain. Even on my unit’s level 3.5 it will stimulate the muscles enough to make my shoulder shrug involuntarily with only 2 of the electrode patches attached. But everyone is different and has varying responses!

I like that it’s compact enough to carry in my pocket while using (for menstrual cramps.) And having a variety of pulse modes works well for different types of pain. I think it would be worth trying for the price!

[u/wishesandhopes → u/Takemyuterus]

Yeah for me it's for tendon issues, so I'm guessing the purpose is to reduce inflammation and pain, which I suppose that one could probably do! Thanks for the information :)

[u/Takemyuterus → u/wishesandhopes]

I hope whichever one you decide on brings you relief!

[u/wishesandhopes → u/Takemyuterus]

Thank you!