Women praise £30 hot water bottle and they call it a ‘lifesaver’
While many find solace in a hot water bottle to alleviate menstrual cramps, lugging around a conventional one can be inconvenient. However, Wuka – a British period health brand – offers a wearable hot water bottle that securely fastens around the waist, providing comforting warmth on the move.
Priced at £29.99, Wuka’s Wearable Hot Water Bottle delivers wrap-around relief whether you’re relaxing at home or tackling the morning commute amidst menstrual discomfort. Boasting a length of 77cm – reportedly the longest available – it even features a pocket for warming hands or storing mobile phones and other personal items.
Encased in ultra-soft fleece, it features a tie-fastening design for secure wear and an extra-long water bottle that contours the body. It can be applied to the abdomen or back to soothe various types of pain. Crafted from natural rubber, it is not suitable for those with a latex allergy, unfortunately.
Moreover, it’s machine washable at 40 degrees Celsius and can be air-dried inside out. For safe storage, it should be kept empty and away from direct sunlight, and filled with hot but not boiling water to about two-thirds capacity, reports the Mirror.
In addition to the hot water bottle, Wuka offers a broad range of period care products. For instance, they have a Period Starter Kit for teens, currently discounted to £34.99 from £45.95 for a set with one pair of period underwear, or £59.99 down from £75.95 for a three-pack.
Alongside the Teen Stretch Seamless Period Underwear offering up to 12 hours of leak-proof protection, the bundle includes a dual-compartment changing pouch for separating fresh and used underwear whilst out and about, a comforting Heat Patch, 20 intimate wipes, Sophie Elkan’s Girls’ Guide to Growing Up Great book, and an uplifting period-positive sticker collection designed to brighten teens’ spirits.
Adults could also look at the Wuka Go Bag is available – featuring two Stretch Midi Period Pants, Wuka Wipes, and a double-compartment changing pouch for £39.99, reduced from £47.96. The pants can be reused for up to two years and should be rinsed prior to machine washing at 40 degrees Celsius before being air dried inside out.
If shoppers would like an alternative long water bottle, they could try The Body Hot Water Bottle By YUYU from Argos, which costs £30. With a grey polka dot design, this one can be tied around the tummy and measures 75cm long.
Over at Amazon, there’s the Wearable Hot Water Bottle Belt for £37.99 which has winged arms with velcro fastenings and can be worn on the front or back. It’s said to fit adults who wear a UK size 6 to 20 and has a soft, fluffy cover.
Nevertheless, customers are singing the praises of the Wuka Wearable Hot Water Bottle. One customer enthused: “This hot water bottle is a lifesaver. It helps with bloat and discomfort, just tie it on wherever you need it to be. Highly recommend, amazing concept well executed.”
Another reviewer enthused: “This hot water bottle style is just amazing, it is so nice to wear a hot water bottle without using hands, plus the flexibility and extra coverage when areas are sore is amazing. Definitely a must have, I also don’t mind how you fill it up, it’s alright! 5/5.”
Though one customer discovered it wasn’t suitable for their frame: “It works and nice and soft. But too small for my belly so not really wearable for me as I’m a size 14.”
A further user commented: “I am very pleased with the wearable hot water bottle and I really like being able to tuck my hands in the front pouch. I do find the ties a bit tricky but I see myself using it regularly especially as we head into winter.”
The majority of customers praised its effectiveness, with one buyer sharing: “I have endometriosis and honestly these wearable hot water bottles have been a life saver for me. I pretty much wear it almost all day. They are just so clever. Thank you WUKA for starting to sell these.”
