Article: It’s usually safe to take herbal remedies, but they aren’t right for everyone. You could be allergic to the herb, and it’s possible that your herbal treatment will interfere with medication you’re taking. Check with your doctor before you start using herbal remedies and ask if there are any herbs you need to avoid. Remind your doctor of all of the medications and supplements you’re taking. Let your doctor know that you’re trying to treat your PMS treatments. If herbal treatments aren’t helping your PMS or it’s disrupting your life, it’s best to talk to your doctor about your treatment options. They may be able to offer you prescription treatments or recommend additional lifestyle changes to help you find relief. Tell your doctor about your symptoms and how they’re affecting you. While PMS is common, it doesn’t affect everyone the same way. You may have really bad PMS and deserve to get relief! Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) include ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB) and naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn). They relieve pain and inflammation, so they can help reduce cramping and breast tenderness. However, NSAIDs might not be right for everyone, so check with your doctor before taking them. Then, take them as directed on the label.  If you have severe PMS, it’s best to start taking NSAIDS 1-2 days before your period begins. If you can’t take NSAIDs, you may be able to take acetaminophen (Tylenol) to help with pain, though it won’t help with inflammation. Diuretics may you urinate more so that you get relief from swelling, bloating, and water gain. You might consider taking them if you’re still feeling discomfort from bloating and breast tenderness after using herbs, exercising, and limiting salt. Talk to your doctor about using diuretics on an as needed basis during PMS, and take them exactly as directed.  Keep in mind that your body can get used to diuretics, which can result in more fluid retention. You might experience side effects like nausea and headaches. Spironolactone (Aldactone) is an example of a diuretic that is often prescribed. You may have symptoms like mood swings, irritability, insomnia, and depression while having PMS, which can interfere with your life. If this is the case for you, your doctor may prescribe antidepressants to help control these symptoms. Talk to your doctor to learn if antidepressants may work for you. Then, follow their instructions for taking your medication.  Antidepressants prescribed for PMS include selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). These include fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem), paroxetine (Paxil, Pexeva) and sertraline (Zoloft). You may take your antidepressants throughout the month or for just the 2 weeks around your period. Hormonal contraceptives do more than just prevent pregnancy. They can also help regulate your period and reduce your PMS symptoms. Talk to your doctor to find out if hormonal birth control is safe for you to take. Then, use it exactly as directed. Depending on where you live, you may be able to get a prescription for hormonal birth control online. Then, your medication will be mailed to your home.
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Talk to your doctor before using herbal treatments. See your doctor if your PMS persists or interferes with your life. Ask your doctor if over-the-counter NSAIDs are right for you. Ask your doctor about diuretics if your pain is from bloating. Discuss antidepressants with your doctor if you have severe PMS. Go on hormonal contraceptives if you’re not trying to get pregnant.
Article: While you’re doing your thing on the floor, search the crowd for someone to dance with. Holding eye contact, smiling, and frequent touching are all strong signs that someone wants to dance. Once you’ve selected a partner, move in and prepare to get physical.  If you’re not sure whether the person is picking up on your signals, just walk right up to them and ask, “Hey, wanna dance?” Sometimes, someone may shoot you a fleeting glance or brush up against you by accident. If they spend the next few moments ignoring you or migrating to another part of the floor, don’t assume they’re playing hard to get—they’re probably just not interested. Once you’ve gotten up close and personal with your partner, time your movements to the tempo of the song. Move your hips back and forth against your partner’s. Coordinate the “upswing” of your hips to the beat to increase and decrease the pressure in turns.  Try grinding at different speeds to match whatever music is playing. You can move faster during songs that are upbeat and energetic, then slow things down with the music for a more sensual experience. Remember, grinding is a form of dancing, so the more rhythmic you make it, the more enjoyable it will be for both you and your partner. Once you’ve been dancing for a moment, try putting your hands on your partner’s hips and ask them if it’s okay. If they move your hands away, or tell you not to put your hands on them, just remove your hands. You can still dance, while moving your arms to the beat of the music. Don’t get touch them places other than their hips unless they move your hands there. You don’t want to creep out your partner! Face your partner squarely and pull your shoulders back so that your chest presses into theirs. Then, move your body away from your partner. Do this a few times and see if your partner catches on.  You can also mix up the chest bump by doing a wave motion with your upper body.  Do your best to synchronize your movements with your partner’s. Jut your hips forward to one side. As you do, your partner will pull theirs back on the same side. Keep your lower bodies locked together as you continue rolling to the opposite side, then change directions—they’ll stick their hips out and you’ll pull yours back.#*You can roll whichever way feels most comfortable, but most people will instinctively move in a clockwise direction. The circular motion of hip rolls is similar to the one you’ll use when grinding on your partner from the back.
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Find a willing dance partner. Rub your hips against your partner’s with the rhythm of the music. Try putting your hands on your partner's hips. Add some light chest bumps. Work in some hip rolls to switch things up.