This device could help make menstrual periods more comfortable

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• OhmBody is a wearable neurostimulation device.
• The device targets nerves associated with the menstrual cycle. 
• It could help make menstrual periods less grueling. 

Period cramps aren't pleasant, and more than half of those who menstruate experience moderate to severe pain during their period, according to Yale Medicine.

This latest health technology device aims to make menstrual periods more tolerable. OhmBody is a wearable neurostimulation device designed to reduce period symptoms and cramps -- no medication required -- and it's on display at CES 2026. 

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By attaching near the ear, the device targets the auricular branches of the trigeminal and vagus nerves to regulate menstrual cycle symptoms and help the body return to a rested state. These nerves play a crucial role throughout the menstrual cycle, releasing estrogen and ...