Reusable heating pad for a women's monthly period pains. Can be placed on the abdominal area or lower back to soothe cramping. Our heating pads offer a moist heat when warmed due to the water stored within for filler. Size is approximately 11" x 7.5" Did you know? Heat therapy is prescribed by many doctors and physiotherapists. It dilates the blood vessels of the muscles to increase the flow of oxygen, which repairs the damaged tissue. Heat also stimulates the sensory receptors in the skin, which means that applying heat can decrease pain signals to the brain and offer comfort :) Heat allows the soft tissues to stretch, which helps decrease stiffness of joints. Provides comfort from a variety of conditions: -Muscle aches -Menstrual cramps -Fibromyalgia -Injuries -Stomach pain -Post surgery recovery -Arthritis -Children's aches and pains -Comfort from anxiety -Comforting for children -Growing pains -Cancer -Multiple Sclerosis -Chiari Malformation -Neck pain -Spine pain -Back pain