Are Infrared Saunas the Secret to Beating PMS?
If your monthly cycle sometimes feels like a rollercoaster, you are not alone. Hormones naturally rise and fall throughout the month and those shifts can bring cramps, mood swings, fatigue, skin changes and disrupted sleep.
One of the simplest ways to support your body through all these changes is to give it a little heat therapy. Infrared saunas are gentle, calming and can help regulate your body’s stress response, which plays a huge role in keeping hormones balanced.
Let’s break down why spending time in an infrared sauna could become your new favourite monthly ritual.
Supports Circulation and Reduces Cramps
Infrared heat warms your muscles from the inside out, which increases blood flow and oxygen delivery. This can help relax tense muscles and ease the uterine contractions that cause period cramps. Many people find the gentle heat as soothing as a hot water bottle, only more effective because it reaches deep into the tissue.
Helps Manage PMS Symptoms
The days before your period can bring bloating, irritability and low energy. Sauna sessions support your lymphatic system and promote healthy sweating, which can help reduce fluid retention and ease that heavy, sluggish feeling. On top of that, heat therapy encourages your body to release endorphins, the feel-good hormones that can improve mood and help with mental clarity.
Supports Hormone Regulation
Stress is one of the biggest disruptors of hormonal balance. Infrared sauna sessions help calm the nervous system, lower cortisol levels and promote better sleep. Over time, this can support a more stable hormonal rhythm and help reduce the intensity of monthly symptoms.
Glowing Skin, All Month Long
Hormonal shifts can affect skin, especially around your period. Infrared saunas increase circulation to the skin, which can help speed up cell turnover, reduce inflammation and give you a healthy glow. Pair this with a Bobby’s LED light therapy treatment for an extra skin boost.
Making it Part of Your Routine
You do not have to wait until PMS hits to get the benefits. Adding 2 to 3 sauna sessions per week throughout your cycle can help keep your hormones and stress levels in check. During your luteal phase (the days before your period), you might choose more frequent sessions for extra support.
Whether you are looking for relief from PMS symptoms or wanting to support your hormonal health all month long, Bobby’s Bathhouse has you covered. Our private infrared sauna sessions are designed to be gentle, calming and tailored to you.
Find us located in Holland Park, Brisbane. We’re open Tuesday-Sunday from early until late. Book your next session and start syncing your wellness to your cycle.