If you are of Generation Social Media and have ever Googled the word ‘period’, you would have been served an ad for Myoovi. I’m talking ads on Tiktok, Instagram, Facebook; if you have a social media account, Myoovi is there. It sells itself as a “drug-free, instant, period pain relief device”, but does it actually work? Is it worth it? Heck, what even is Myoovi?
This is where I come in. I’ve been using a Myoovi device for six months now and I’m ready to dive into those questions, and let you know if it really does get rid of period pain. Let’s jump in!
(PS. I’d like to clarify this post by saying this is not-sponsored in any way by Myoovi. But if Myoovi are listening and like what they see, then I’m listening…)
What is Myoovi? What is it used for?
Simply put, Myoovi is a wireless TENS machine, marketed towards people who have period pain or struggle with hormone-pain related conditions like endometriosis. If we want to get scientific, TENS stands for “transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation”. On their website, Myoovi describes TENS machines as “interrupt[ing] the pain signals that go to your brain. Think of your nerves as a gate for pain. Myoovi sends tiny impulses which close these gates, reducing the pain signals going to your brain.” Pretty nifty, eh?
You can normally find TENS machines in doctor’s surgeries or in hospitals to help with conditions such as arthritis, fibromyalgia, and even during labour. However, Myoovi is a small, wireless, chargeable TENS machine that you can use at home. Medical grade TENS machines are normally attached to the skin with wires and tape, and are to be used when stationary. But Myoovi is all about being discreet and portable. The round electric device charges via USB and clips on to butterfly wing shaped pads with ease. Then you just pop the pads on the lower part of the stomach, turn it on, and you are good to go.
It comes in three different colours for different colours of skin; peach for white skin, sienna for mid-tone, and mocha for black skin. We love an accessible colour range! As pale as pale can be white woman, I went with the first shade of ‘peach’ and once you put it on, it is really discreet. It’s not bulky, you can wear it under normal clothes, and the blue light that shows it is ‘on’ doesn’t show through clothes either. It even has multiple types of electrical pulses for various types and intensity of pain.
On paper, it sounds good. It has scientific backing, seems easy to use, and makes perfect sense. But Myoovi comes with a lot of promises; mainly that “drug-free, instant, period pain relief” tagline. Does it live up to those promises? Does it even work?
What do I use it for?
I have suspected endometriosis (whoo) and am currently on a waiting list to have an operation to get that confirmed with a laparoscopy. If you don’t know what endo is, it’s a disease where tissue similar to the womb lining grows outside of the uterus. When that tissue lining grows or shreds, well, things get interesting. And by interesting, I mean painful. I also have PCOS, polycystic ovarian syndrome, which means I get some intense hormonal and period side effects too.
The long and short of it is, I get immense swelling and pain in my stomach and uterus around my cycle, mainly during ovulation and pre-period. At this point in time, I am taking a lot of codeine and diclofenac to be able to function during these flare ups, and a little bit of Buscopan if I’m feeling fancy. I also rely on a lot of hot water therapy and have a hot water bottle wrapped around me a lot of the time. Based on Myoovi’s marketing, I am the prime customer for this product.
So as the prime customer who has been using Myoovi for other six months now, it’s time to answer the all important question.
Okay, but does it work?
Reader, I’m glad to say it works. More than that, it’s an absolutely game changer.
I’ll be honest, it doesn’t get rid of the pain. But it doesn’t advertise that – it advertises relief and that’s exactly what it provides. When I feel my usual stabbing pain coming on, I just take the Myoovi out of its box, stick it on, and it can last up to ten hours. It has different settings according to the type of pain that you have and the relief that you need. For me, I find the persistent pulses are the best because my pain is persistent, but it’s definitely going to be different for each person, even at each moment in the cycle. It is worth noting you can feel the pulsing and the pressure of the Myoovi, but I’d much rather be feeling that than crippling pain.
Myoovi doesn’t fix me. It doesn’t stop my period pains, it doesn’t fix the problem. But it means I can function as a human being when I’m having flare ups. It means I’m not in agony and does it a darn sight better than painkillers do. I’ve worn it to work in the office, I’ve worn it to dance class, to singing rehearsals. I wear it on sofa days and I wear it to drift off to sleep. I don’t say this lightly, but it’s been a life-changer.
However, I will say this – if you get the normal aches and pains of periods, it won’t be for you. If your period pains go away with some paracetamol and maybe a hot water bottle, it might not be for you. If the electrical pulses aren’t interfering with something like pain, then it might be a bit overwhelming and cause some nausea.
So, would I recommend it?
If you can’t tell already, I would absolutely recommend it to anyone who deals with severe period pains or hormonal conditions. But let’s break it down a bit.
Ease of use: With the USB charger, it’s so easy to charge and carries a pretty good battery life. The initial box comes with two butterfly pads and you can buy more online, so as soon as the stickiness runs out, it’s darn easy to get some more. It’s also really easy to work out how to use the different settings to get the best pain relief.
Discreet: The different shades for different skin tones is fantastic, even though it’s only three, it’s a pretty good spectrum of shades. The actual TENS box itself is small enough to fit beneath any outfit. In fact, you’d only be able to see it if you wore a bodycon dress or skim-style dress.
Cost: Now, here’s the kicker. It’s pretty damn expensive. Myoovi comes in at a cool £120 for one device. Now that does include the charger, two butterfly pads, a travel case, and then the actual machine. But here’s my advice; if you see Myoovi going for £120, wait until it drops down in price. The reason I say this is that I have never seen it selling for full price. It has always selling for £69.99 on the website.
Worth it?: Absolutely. Even at £69.99, it’s quite a big investment. But if you have endo or struggle with severe period pains, you know how hard it is to get treatment and support is a decent amount of time. Buying a Myoovi is the best thing you can do alongside waiting for treatment. It is truly a life-changer; an absolute ten out of ten.
If you have any questions about using the Myoovi, how it works, or how it feels, feel free to drop a comment below! Oh, and thank you for reading.
Rosie x
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