Five ways to have a 'better' period - with less pain and fewer mood swings

There are other things you can do to make your period slightly more bearable (Photo: Shutterstock)

While our periods are completely natural and a good sign that everything is healthy and working as it should, there is no denying that they can be annoying, inconvenient and painful.

Every month mother nature brings us cramps, bloating, bad skin and a whole mix of emotions and mood swings.