I'd hit it. Er...I'd buy it. Kayla, have you seen these new heating pads they sell now, right near the tampons and crap? They're disposable, stick to the front panel of your undies, stay warm for about 8 hours. I bought some and I like them. I have horrible, horrible cramps, and these things helped.
And I don't think it'll hurt the boys here at all to hear about our period stuff. God knows we listen to all their shit about their dicks...
