The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) specifically recommends using a hot water bottle on your abdomen or lower back to help with period cramps. “The thought process is ...

Here’s how to check. If you’re anything like me, there’s no way you would have survived the last few months without a trusty hot water bottle. Painful period cramps? Consider them soothed.

Or maybe you struggle with period pain, and a hot water bottle is your only saviour. But staying warm can come with a potentially serious health risk known as 'toasted skin syndrome', or erythema ...

Hot water bottles are an easy way to warm up when it's cold out. Experts say they're also handy for aches and pains. (Getty Creative) ...