Every girl dreams of the perfect wedding. Okay, maybe not every girl, but no one wants to get their periods on their big day. Desi brides already have enough aunties to worry about than Aunty Flow. So what can you do when your uterus goes all ‘American Psycho’ on you?
Plan to conquer
If your wedding day is coming up and according to your menstrual calendar you might be getting it on the day, then go to a doctor and start taking birth control pills 2 weeks before the big day. Mrs. Menses will not dare to come near you.
Two is better than one
Make sure you wear two sanitary pads or a tampon with a pad to prevent any leakage. Yes, it will be uncomfortable but the good news is you can sit on your throne like a queen for hours.
Train to be a warrior
Take care of your health prior to your wedding. Make sure you get eight hours of sleep every night. Eat healthy and cut back on coffee, fried food or sugary drinks as these can cause bloating. Keep an exercise routine to help with the cramps when they come. Soon, you’ll be ready to defeat the menstrual forces.
A little bit of magic
Hormonal acne maybe your biggest concern. Rub some ice on the area or use some aloe vera gel to reduce inflammation. Then let your makeup artist do the rest. Zit-ada Kedavra! And voila, flawless skin in no time.
You are a superwoman
Stress can make period cramps and bloating worse. So keep calm because you got this. Take a painkiller such as Butapen before the event and carry one in your purse. Ask your best friends or cousins to bring you hot water every now and then.
Now you can charge head on to battle with Utersula. Yes, a wedding day without a war with your reproductive system would be nice, but life is all about throwing curveballs at you. And you are meant to be a goddess at kicking it to the curb!