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ZDNET key takeaways
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 pleasant. OhmBody is a wearable neurostimulation device built 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 an important role throughout the menstrual cycle and release estrogen and progesterone, two essential sex hormones. They also target muscle contraction, blood flow, digestion, and more, a few body functions that change during a period, which explains the increase in cramps and tightening of blood vessels.
Users can adjust the device's neurostimulation to their desired intensity. At CES, an OhmBody representative explained that the ear piece's neurostimulation has a similar to a foot falling asleep.
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