It’s that time of the month again: you’re in the foetal position in bed, hot water bottle close by as you doom scroll social media and see your mates tearing it up at the festival you were meant to attend, but because of your period, your social calendar has pretty much been thrown in the bin. Sound familiar? The good news is, that you no longer have to be held hostage by your period.
Enter: Hey Sister!, the game-changing, drug-free period pain relief that will say see ya later to everything from stomach cramps to PMS-induced mood swings and anxiety. Sounds too good to be true? We feel you, but this Aussie-made product is the culmination of over a decade of science-based research and engineering to ensure you’re no longer suffering in silence.
So how does it work? The largely female-led team behind Hey Sister! are straight-up disruptors—going way beyond the usual clinical testing and laboratories, instead leading with sustainability and exploring plant genetics and groundwater interaction with the CSIRO.
The plant-based product uses one single hero ingredient, Khapregesic ®, which comes from the traditional medicine plant Khaya senegalensis. Used for millennia by traditional medicine practitioners in Europe and Africa for a variety of women’s health issues, the tree species was nearly wiped out due to devastating land-clearing practices.
Thankfully Hey Sister! recognised this travesty, opening a Khaya senegalensis plantation in Australia’s tropical north, making them the largest grower of the pristine medicinal-grade trees in the world.
With sustainably and pain relief at the core of Hey Sister!, the team went one step further, inventing a special harvest technology that allows the trees to thrive, post-harvest. So instead of planting crops over and over again—and doing damage to the environment—they’ve created a renewable natural resource.
Good for the planet and for your pain relief, Hey Sister!'s team of biochemists and savvy engineers have combined their advanced tech with the natural medicinal properties of Khaya senegalensis to create the first TGA-registered plant-based pain relief solution specifically for period pain.
The powerful, 100% organic anti-inflammatory tablet eases the period symptoms that we all dread. Think: cramps that have you doubled over on the couch, bloating, dodgy sleep, and anxiety that stops you from living your life to the fullest. Boasting high antioxidant levels that help fortify the body, Khapregesic’s ® unique formula is brimming with natural prebiotics that help to support your gut health. Even better, this pain relief is as pure as it gets—it’s vegan and vegetarian-friendly, plus gluten and preservative-free.
In fact, it’s so natural it’s HASTA-certified, which means even athletes can use this with no risk of drug testing. That’s right, the crew at Hey Sister! are evening the playing field when it comes to men and women in the world and we dig that!
To ensure you never get caught out again, Hey Sister! has created a super simple subscription service, so you can tick sorting pain relief each month off your to-do list. Opt for one or three-month delivery and save $10 each month. With free shipping and the ability to pause, adjust or cancel your order at any time, it’s a no-brainer for the busy gals out there.
As if we needed further proof that a product like Hey Sister! was long overdue, we spoke to a community of women and asked what other natural remedies they couldn’t do without when trying to tackle their period pain. From good old sweet treats to pamper sessions—here’s a bunch of awesome ideas to combine with Hey Sister!.
Period Pain Tips From Urban List Readers
“The best cure for hectic period pains is an ocean swim. I swear every time I hop into the water they magically disappear even for just that brief period of time.” —Tara Hammond
“My period pointers include constant pampering (to feel incredible during that time of the month) along with regular exercise (as much as your body can tolerate). I love going for massages or spa treatments along with swimming, playing football and going on beach walks/sunset swims with friends.” —Zani Bates
“I get really bad cramps that affect my back pain as well —chocolate is always the answer. I work in an all-girls school and pass on the same info to the kids.” —Imogen Downing
“Since I was a teenager I have used geranium essential oil for my period pain rubbed onto my skin with a heat pack then added for comfort. The oil helps balance the body and mind, reduce stress and improve blood circulation.” —Skye Beaton
Finally, because there’s power in community and information, check out the Hey Sister! Journal online, where you’ll find education, advice and connections to help you finally own your cycle. Start your journey towards changing the narrative of your period right here.
Editor’s note: This article is sponsored by Hey Sister! and proudly endorsed by The Urban List. To find out more about who we work with and why read our editorial policy here.
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