Woman Finds the Best Hack for Period Cramps (And It Involves a Cat)
Menstrual pain affects millions of women, often showing up as intense cramping in the lower abdomen. Some reach for heating pads, while the rest rely on over-the-counter medicines or herbal teas. Over the years, people have shared dozens of comfort hacks, but one woman may have found the softest and most unexpected form of relief yet: her cat.
The moment was captured in a short TikTok clip. The woman lies back, her midsection in view, while her cat calmly kneads her lower stomach with its front paws. There is no dramatic setup or voiceover. All you will see is just a cat doing what they naturally do—pressing, shifting, and gently applying pressure. Viewers immediately connected the action with the exact place where cramps typically hit.
Feline Kneading May Offer Natural Pressure Relief
Kneading is common among cats and usually appears when they feel safe or relaxed. It’s a leftover behavior from kittenhood, when they pressed on their mother’s belly to stimulate milk flow. In adult felines, this motion often signals comfort. In this case, the action looked oddly therapeutic. The cat’s paws pressed into the woman’s lower abdomen with consistent rhythm, like a miniature massage.
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This tells you that pain relief doesn’t always come from the medicine cabinet. Sometimes it purrs, kneads, and climbs into your lap without asking.