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Right away I struggled to open and use many products with one hand, especially tampons.
Certain period care products are easier to adapt to using one hand.
Dealing withmenstrual painsand trying to get through my day with the use of one arm felt particularly debilitating.
When you rely on one hand, menstrual care can be a particularly challenging adjustment.
The good news is that youcanfind menstrual products that better fit your needs.
Through a lot of experimentation, Ive finally found items that are easier for me to use.
But this can be a helpful starting place for experimentation for find what makes your period more manageable.
But opening individual tampon wrappers can be nearly impossible for people using one hand.
Heres what to know about adapting each for your needs.
Menstrual pads
Opening, peeling, and applying pads can be tedious when using one hand.
I usereusable padsfromPeriod Aislebecause this eliminates dealing with finicky packaging after my first use.
(And they still have various sizes to suit my needs.)
Most fabric pads come with snap attachments that I find easy to pop open and closed with one hand.
I recommend securing the pad or liner while your underwear is already partially pulled up.
Finding the right pair for you could potentially eliminate your need to reach for any other solution.
I likeThinxandRubyLovebecause they come in a variety of sizes.
(Thinx is available in sizes XXS to 4X, while RubyLove is available in S to 3X.)
I rely on theThinx Sleep Shortsto sleep through the night without any leakage.
Pain relief
When youre already in pain, you dont want access to products tobea pain.
This is almost always due to tricky packaging and childproof containers.
Pain relief is very personal, but adaptations can help you set yourself up for success.
For example, I have a lot of trouble opening pill bottles.
Or you’re free to try a brand that comes with unwrapped bags.
Massages and heat creams
Trying to massage your own lower back with two hands isnt great.
And its even worse with one.
Try using a massage gun that can reach the sore areas.
It also operates with a single button thats easy to reach with the same hand youre holding it in.
Good old roll-onIcy Hotis my top recommendation here.
It also comes with a ridged cap which makes gripping and opening with one hand a pleasure.
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