Libra Hotties Heat Patches Review

I received a bunch of these in a sample trial so thought I would give them a go. I get horrible period pains so they didn't really help all that much, but it was a nice distraction. I usually find a hot water bottle works best, as these are very small. Very cute idea though and probably good for people at work during the day

I get terrible back and period pain, I decided I'd try it as I'd heard about it on the radio. First of all, the price was at least $6.50 for 2 from Countdown. I applied the first when I was having bad back pain, I placed it on my back, but found the sticky hurt when I moved, making it hard to bend over. I got used to the heat, so only felt the heat when I put my hand under the pad. I personally don't think the pad worked for me... I'd perfer medication and my big wheatpad. Its good if you're on the go, and heat works for you... If not save your money!

These are a good idea and could be amazing. They apply heat just like they say they will, however they don't stay on very well. I don't think they are a substitute for a hot water bottle or wheat pack if you have bad cramping, but may take the edge off until panadol kicks in.

I had heard a lot about similar products in the past, and as soon as I saw these advertised in a group I'm a member of I knew I had to try them. At $3.99 for 2 they are a really reasonable price. The only thing that has really disappointed me is that they don't get hot enough for my liking.

Suffering from Endo, I was very excited to try this product, I spend many nights with a traditional wheatbag on my tummy.

I like how discrete and portable this product is, allowing me to use it in places without a microwave or where it would be inappropriate to have a wheat bag. Such as at my wedding which is what these were purchased for.

Unfortunately they don't get as hot as I would like to provide much relief. But they do make me a little more comfortable and feel like I am doing something. I also found I only got around 2 hours of warmth not the five advertised on the packet.

Being a bit bigger sized would be an improvement.

Not a substitute for a wheat bag but a portable option!

I bought a pack of these once and used them on my way to work and when i was at work. They are a fantastic idea, but i found the heat didn't last very long. I wold prefer to spend my money on a wheat bag and heat that up and reuse.

The first day of my period is always cramp city, and so anything that promises to help with that gets a go!

Obviously you can't place these directly on the source of womanly monthly pain - they go on the outside of where it hurts. For me, as for most, that's lower belly.

Libra Hotties Heat patches certainly aren't discreet in their bright blue and orange packaging - but the packaging is clear and distinctive, and instantly vibes warmth. They also don't look like a 'period product' per se - and indeed, you can use these on other spots of sore/tender muscles etc, like back, shoulders and feet.

You open the package, extract the heat patch, and remove the adhesive seals and random paper cover from the centre. These begin to heat up on contact with the air - it's a slow process, which can take up to an hour to be noticeable.

The adhesive is reasonable (even if it does resemble the adhesive on pads, and probably is the same one they use for those!) and allows you to place the patch directly, and cover it with clothing.

Once adhered, the patch is almost undetectable, unless you're wearing tighter clothes (and who does that during their monthly?).

These heat up noticeably, but not to the degree I was expecting initially. It's a pleasant warm sensation, rather than the heat you get from a hot water bottle etc. It lasts a decent length of time - but you're advised not to sleep with them on so that's of more use during the day.

These cure exactly nothing, but (much in the same way a glass or wine or some chocolate can help fix a bad day) they actually do make me feel better. Maybe it's a placebo effect. Maybe it's the simple comfort of doing something to help. Maybe it is actually the heat. Who knows. But they're worth having on standby for those 'omg ow I hate being a chick today' days :)

I got a few free samples of these, and they're basically mini hotties that stick to you and help with period cramps.

In my opinion, they don't work as well as hotties, but they're really discreet. I like the fact that you can do your normal, everyday things with these. The heat lasts for a long time! However, I found they didn't stick too well. If I was walking around wearing this I would definitely put some tape or something on it. I'm pretty sure these wouldn't stick for the whole day, and it'd be a bit embarrassing for a pad-shaped thing to fall out of your top!

I used these at night time, instead of using a hot water bottle. I liked them because I could sleep on my side, my front, my back and it stuck to me. I probably wouldn't spend money on them, as, for me, a hot water works better for helping cramps. It could get quite expensive for everyday wear but I'd definitely recommend them for bad cramp days when you're out-and-about!

I received one of these free a year or so ago, I used it at school and i liked that it was so small and unnoticeable, but it wasn't 'life changing' for me as i've never gone out and purchased them. I think the idea is super neat! just not worth it for me.

This heat pads are a let down :( they didn't heat up fast and enough. The heat didn't last as per the claims. I have previously used another brand of heat pads bought off clearance stores and they were just so perfect- big, manageable, to be stuck on clothes not skin and heat for 10 hours. These are no where close! Unfortunately, I can't find those anymore.