Cramps are one of the most common symptoms associated with PMS. Menstrual cramps can range in severity from mildly uncomfortable to downright debilitating. If you’re among the 75-80% of women who experience cramps, you may rely on your hot water bottle and painkillers to get through every cycle. But regularly popping painkillers like ibuprofen or acetaminophen isn’t a great idea. Overuse of over-the-counter pain relievers can cause serious side effects, including low blood pressure, stomach ulcers, and other gastrointestinal problems.
You need another way to conquer your cramps: one that’s safe, effective, and doesn’t get in the way of your busy life. That’s why we’ve been hard at work to bring you Pixie Relief: our very own fast-acting, discreet, patent-pending TENS unit specifically engineered to target menstrual cramps.
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is a method of pain relief that involves the use of a mild electrical current. A TENS unit is a small device that delivers the electrical current through electrodes, which are placed on the surface of the skin at or near the nerves where the pain is located. Gel pads are used on the electrodes to make them stick to the skin.
How does a TENS unit work?
TENS therapy is thought to relieve pain by blocking the transmission of pain signals to the brain.
Research has shown that when vibration and pain sensations are occurring simultaneously, the vibration feeling reaches the brain first. This essentially blocks the feeling of the pain from being perceived by the brain.
Another theory is that TENS therapy stimulates the release of endorphins, which are the body’s natural painkillers. Endorphins interact with receptors in the brain to reduce our perception of pain.
What are the benefits of using a TENS unit?
TENS therapy has been used to relieve both long-term (chronic) and short-term pain. Some common conditions for which TENS therapy may be helpful include:
Menstrual cramps
Pelvic pain caused by endometriosis
Low back pain
Labor pain
Fibromyalgia
Arthritis
Sports injuries
Can you use a TENS unit for menstrual cramps?
A TENS unit is ideal for the treatment of painful menstrual cramps. TENS therapy is non-invasive and safe, with few or no side effects and has been used in the medical field for decades.
When used for menstrual cramps, the electrodes of the TENS unit can be placed on the lower abdomen or the lower back, whichever is closer to the area of pain.
How is the Pixie Relief TENS unit different from other TENS units?
Most TENS units are bulky and designed to be used for general muscular or nerve pain in physical therapy sessions. The Pixie Relief TENS unit is designed specifically for menstrual cramps. It is small, discreet and can be hidden under clothing. The rechargeable battery lasts all day to block pain signals from menstrual cramps from reaching the brain. No pain signals means no pain.
Can you use a TENS unit while pregnant?
TENS therapy is not recommended early in pregnancy. If you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant, talk to your healthcare provider before using a TENS unit.
Can you overuse a TENS unit?
TENS therapy is safe to use as much as you like, although it’s usually recommended to start with 20-30 minutes. Some skin irritation may occur if the pads are left on the same area of the skin for too long.
How many times can you reuse TENS pads?
You can use the gel pads about 8-10 times before the stickiness wears off. When the gel is no longer sticky, you can replace the pads. To extend the life of your gel pads, make sure you are applying the electrodes on clean, dry skin that is free of any substances such as body lotion.
How long does TENS pain relief last?
The duration of pain relief following the use of a TENS unit can vary from person to person. Some people report that their pain returns as soon as the device is turned off. Other people continue to experience pain relief for as long as 24 hours after the nerve stimulation has stopped.
Some studies suggest that repeated TENS treatments can increase the duration of pain relief. However, other studies indicate that individuals who repeatedly use a TENS unit can build up a tolerance to the treatment.
Can you sleep with a TENS unit on?
Sleeping with a TENS unit on is completely doable, but use caution. If you move around a lot while you sleep, the gel pads could come off or the cords could become tangled. You may want to set a timer to wake yourself up after 20-30 minutes to remove the electrodes.
Who should not use a TENS unit?
You should not use a TENS unit if you have an implantable device such as a pacemaker, if you have epilepsy or a heart condition, or if there’s a chance you could be pregnant. Do not use a TENS unit if you have a history of cancer in the last 5 years, and do not apply the electrodes to any part of the body where there is known or suspected cancer.
What else should I know about TENS units?
TENS units and replacement pads are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA) or health savings account (HSA). If you have health funds available through your workplace, take advantage of this benefit to treat yourself to the best drug-free period pain solution on the market!
Yes, it does! Over 98% of women experience reduced pain within 30 minutes of using Pixie Relief TENS. If it doesn’t work for you, we offer a no-questions-asked 100% money-back guarantee.
We would love to let our customers tell you their experience. These are real stories from people who bought Pixie Relief TENS at full price.
Hana K. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 11/10/2022
This device did wonders for me! I usually take a couple of pills so I get few hrs of peaceful sleep.. but with this I didn’t need the pills. Im really impressed with this tens unit for actually delivering what it promised. Havent seen a better option to relieve you from cramps🤷♀️
Kristen J. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 22/05/2022
This device is extraordinary! It really delivers on what it promises: a pain-free period. Seriously, you have to get it. It’s worth every penny knowing that I can go about my day without having to pop pain pills.
Momma B. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 25/08/2022
Daughter #2 has a lot of pain with her period. So much so that we’ve taken her to the dr who has been trying different things along with running a few tests… She hasn’t left the house in it, but she has worn this around the house and she says it does make a difference. Just knowing this helps alleviate her pain is enough for me to say it’s worth the cost.
Is the Pixie Relief TENS unit expensive?
Yes, the price of Pixie Relief TENS is much higher than you’re probably expecting. Pixie has spent countless hours researching and developing a patented product that actually works for women. It’s not your average TENS unit. And debilitating menstrual pain can’t be compared to therapeutic muscular relief devices.
We know it’s a lot to spend on something you haven’t tried before. That’s why we offer our 2-year 100% money-back guarantee. We want you to be able to try it completely risk-free. We want all women to live cramp-free, every day of the month!
Pixie Relief TENS. Cramp-free, pain-free period.
Get ready to say goodbye to crippling period cramps and mind-numbing painkillers for good.
There are several different ways you can sterilize your menstrual cup. You may have seen new UV menstrual cup sterilizers on the market and maybe you’re wondering what they’re all about; whether they work and actually eliminate bacteria! What is UV sterilization?Is it effective for bacteria and viruses? If you found this post, chances are you are doing your research. Let’s dig in!
What is UV Sterilization?
UV light has been used for sterilization and disinfection as early as the mid-20th century, actually! Technology has advanced since then, and specifically in the UV bulbs themselves. Their reliable, long lifespan (thousands of hours) and smaller size has broadened the use! You can find it being used to disinfect water, air, fruits, vegetables, surgical utensils, tablet computers, toys, even fish tanks!
Check out this UV robot that is used to sterilize an entire hospital room!
How effective is UV Sterilization?
Scientists have known for decades that broad-spectrum UVC light, which has a wavelength of between 200 to 400 nanometers (nm), is highly effective at killing bacteria and viruses by destroying the molecular bonds that hold their DNA together. This conventional UV light is commonly used to decontaminate surgical equipment.
Within the last handful of years, researchers at CUIMC figured out that a narrow spectrum of ultraviolet light (technically) called far-UVC could kill microbes without damaging healthy tissue. Crazy right? We hear UV and we automatically think of having a gel manicure or spending time at the pool with a lot of sunscreens!
Moreover, the researchers demonstrated that UVC light was effective at killing MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) bacteria, a common cause of wound infections!
What is the difference between the UV rays?
Light is a crazy thing! On one end of the spectrum, you find infrared and on the other end, you find x-ray. The sweet spot in the middle is the visible light; this is what’s able to be seen by the naked eye. Between visible light and x-ray, you find all the UVs.
UVA: UVA rays, which account for 95 percent of the radiation that reaches the earth’s surface, cause wrinkles, “sunspots,” and other types of premature aging. They are also strongly linked to skin cancer.
UVB: UVB rays, which affect the skin’s top layer, cause skin cancer, and most sunburns.
UVC: These rays are considered the bad boys of the UV family. They physically actually never reach the earth’s surface from the sun because it’s blocked by the ozone layer. However, it’s been recreated here on earth with things like mercury lamps, bulbs, and welding torches. UVC light is able to cause the physical destruction of viral, bacterial, and fungal cells in a matter of seconds.
How long does it take for UV light to sterilize?
A matter of minutes! UV-C is the killer of the UV family. Tests of UVC on surfaces have demonstrated that it kills C. diff spores in seconds versus hours for chemical cleaning. In fact, Here at Pixie Cup, we are super excited about the launch of our new UV Sterilizer! By placing your Pixie Cup in the sterilizer and closing the lid, you hit the button and 99.9% of bacteria are killed in minutes. (2 minutes to be exact!) The UV lights remove odor-causing bacteria along with gross things like Staph, Salmonella, E. coli, flu & other common germs. Your cup is clean + safe to be used immediately or stored away for next month!
To use our sterilizer, be sure to wash your Pixie Cup and dry it completely. We recommend our Pixie Cup Wash, which is specifically formulated to gently wash your silicone menstrual cup. On top of that, the Pixie Cup Wash is pH balanced so that it doesn’t interrupt the vaginal flora! Sterilizing your menstrual cup regularly is key to keeping germs + bacteria away and infection at bay.
Do you have questions about UV sterilization? Comment below! We’d love to chat! Meanwhile, be sure to check out our store!
Ah, freedom! You can almost feel the ocean waves lapping around your menstrual flowin’ body as you dive through the water in your WHITE swimsuit. Wouldn’t it be nice to feel like anything is possible at all times?
Reading the hundreds of reviews from girls who found period freedom through using a Pixie Cup can get you almost hitting that “checkout” button, but something is holding you back. You feel unprepared, and a little unsure! What if you need a different size cup? What if the cup isn’t as easy to insert as you thought it would be! What if you need to clean it someday? (THAT is definitely going to need to happen.)
This Kit was designed to meet every period need that you might have! From cleaning to insertion, public bathrooms to home storage, heavy flow to those lighters days, we have you covered!
Here’s what is included:
The Pixie Cup, in TWO sizes! (with two super cute, storage bags included!)
We all have heavier period days and lighter period days… it’s nice to have a cup for both times! The Pixie Cup Combo Pack includes a Small cup and a Large cup, so you have the option to go with the flow!
Pixie Cup Wash
The Pixie Menstrual Cup Wash has an all-natural, refreshing citrus scent and is designed to keep stains and odors from your Pixie Cup. It is made from 100% all natural plant-based and organically sourced ingredients to protect the material on your silicone menstrual cup as well as leave your sensitive skin clean, soft and well nourished.
Pixie Cup Lube
This is one of the best-kept secrets of pro menstrual cup users! When your Pixie Cup is dry, this gentle, hypogenic lubricant makes insertion painless and gentle. The lube is water-based and fragrance-free, making it safe for your sensitive skin and ideal for everyone from beginner to experienced users.
Pixie Cup Cup
This “cup for your cup” has so many different uses! You can slip it inside your purse for quick cleaning in a public restroom, use it to boil water in the microwave for deep cleaning of your cup, or even just use it as an adorable storage accessory!
Pixie Cup Wipes
These handy little wipes are the perfect size to keep in your purse for public bathroom emergencies, or for cleaning at any time! They are cute, too, and they camouflage as a hand wipe so you don’t need to stuff them up your sleeve on a bathroom run! ????
Here’s the MOST exciting thing about the Pixie Cup Kit. It is the PERFECT gift for a friend who is just starting to consider using a Pixie Cup! Whether it is her birthday, Christmas, or just for fun, this kit will have her feeling prepared for her new journey in the menstrual cup world! She will always be so thankful that you gave her the encouragement to give period freedom a try.
What is your favorite item in the Pixie Cup Kit? Let us know in the comments!
Your Pixie Cup can become sparkling clean in just 3 minutes! We know, it sounds like an impossibility! But we have committed to providing you with the BEST period care on the market. Let us learn all about caring for and cleaning menstrual cups below!
Last October we shared our Pixie Cup sanitary secrets with you and today we are adding one more. The secret we have been keeping for a month now is your Pixie Cup‘s new best friend…. ???? meet the Pixie Cup Steamer!
Every month you are so excited to use your sparkling clean Pixie Cup! You go through your period with an extra light spirit, knowing that your cup is leak-free and you can do whatever-the-heck you want, even hot tub or swim!
THEN your period is gone and you no longer need to use your cup. You plan to stow it away neatly, Marie Kondo style, but first, it needs a deep clean.
Many menstrual cup users boil their cups in a pot on the stove but, as you may have found, your friends (or husband and kids????) might gag a little at the idea of eating food out of that pot again! You might have even found yourself sneaking out into the kitchen in the middle of the night to boil your cup in private!
Say goodbye to inconvenience… say hello to our Pixie Cup spa, the Steamer! Never has cleaning menstrual cups been easier! All you have to do is place your cup on the platform, close the lid, and push the (super cute) blue button! Voila! Your cup will be clean within three minutes!
We only have a limited quantity of steamers at this time so be sure to order yours soon! Happy spa day!
