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The cramping and stabbing sensations that a rough period can bring are enough to make even the toughest of cookies curl up into a tiny ball on the couch. Sure, popping a Midol or using a heating pad can help. But sometimes, even that isn’t enough. Sometimes you need a lil’ something stronger to target pain from the inside out, and that’s where Foria’s Relief Melts come to the rescue.

Sexual wellness brand Foria is known for turning plants into products that make our bodies feel good, and the Foria Relief Melts (normally $50) with CBD are no different. These powerful menstrual suppositories deliver 100 milligrams of organic, broad-spectrum CBD to help soothe period aches and pains. And while these little wonders typically cost $50, Foria is offering 20 percent off exclusively for Well+Good readers. Just use the promo code WELLANDGOOD at checkout.

Foria Relief Melts with CBD — $40.00

Normally $50, now $40 with promo code WELLANDGOOD

Count: 8 | CBD mg: 100mg per suppository | Ingredients: Organic cocoa butter, organic broad-spectrum hemp CBD

Pros:

Deliver 100mg broad-spectrum hemp CBD directly to your pelvic floor
Made with certified organic ingredients
Brand shares COA for every batch of product (transparency win!)
Can also be used to help relax before vaginal sex (on or off your period)

Cons:

Shouldn’t be used with latex condoms
Pregnant folks or those taking prescription medications should speak with their doctor first

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What are Foria Relief Melts?

As mentioned, Foria Relief Melts are small, bullet-sized suppositories that go into the vagina (or anus) to provide relief. They’re made from certified organic, fair-trade cocoa butter and 100 milligrams of organic, broad-spectrum hemp CBD, which both melt and absorb into the pelvic floor to aid in relaxing muscles. Broad-spectrum CBD (short for cannabidiol) refers to a type of hemp extract that still includes the beneficial terpenes and cannabinoids of full-spectrum CBD, but has been filtered to remove the THC. So, no, there’s no THC in these bad boys.

While research around CBD is still in the early-ish days, some research (and a lot of anecdotal evidence) suggests that it can be used as an anti-inflammatory aid. And, in the case of these suppositories, the aim is to help relieve period cramping and inflammation by sending CBD directly to the source—your pelvic floor. One recent study published in Nature Partner Journal: Women’s Health found that 77 women who used Foria Relief Melts to treat menstrual symptoms (such as cramping and discomfort) experienced significant relief, especially when compared to a separate group of 230 women who used traditional painkillers to address symptoms.

How they work

To use the melts, Foria recommends lying down on a bed, elevating your hips, and inserting a suppository as deeply as you can. They’re most effective when inserted just before or as soon as cramping begins. That’s all you have to do—pop one in, let it melt, and go about your day or night. Your body will absorb the CBD directly at the source of your discomfort, soothing pelvic and menstrual pain from the inside out.

Some pro tips: the Relief Melts are most effective when used consistently; the participants in the aforementioned study saw a dose-dependent effect, which means they needed to consistently use the suppositories to feel relief. And you’ll want to keep a liner handy—once your body starts warming up, the cocoa butter melts, so you might experience some dripping.

Besides that, you’ll want to speak with your doctor before using if you’re pregnant or on prescription medicines since they contain CBD. You should also avoid them if you’re allergic to cocoa butter or hemp. And, because Foria products are always intended to help make sex more pleasurable for all, these suppositories can also be used to encourage relaxation before gettin’ it on. However, Foria says that the natural oils in their products can damage latex condoms (and silicone toys!), so keep that in mind.

That’s it! They’re fast, easy to use, and way easier than trying to strap a heating pad around your waist. Get yours for 20 percent off using the promo code WELLANDGOOD here.