Why Do My Breasts Hurt Before My Period?

A Friendly Guide to Menstrual Breast Discomfort & What You Can Do

If your boobs feel sore, heavy, or just plain annoyed before your period — welcome to the club. You're likely experiencing menstrual breast discomfort, and no, you're not imagining things.

Let’s break down why it happens and how to make things a little more comfortable — for both your body and your mood.

What’s Going On in There?

Blame it on the hormones. In the days leading up to your period, your estrogen and progesterone levels go for a ride. Estrogen causes the milk ducts in your breasts to enlarge, and progesterone makes the milk glands swell. The result? Fluid retention, tenderness, and that oh-so-familiar “do not touch me” vibe from your chest.

This is called cyclical breast pain or cyclic mastalgia, and it usually affects both breasts symmetrically.

 

What’s Normal — and What’s Not

It’s common for breasts to feel:

• Tender or swollen before your period
• A bit lumpy or sensitive to touch
• Sore in the upper and outer areas

⚠ However, if the pain is only on one side, persists beyond your cycle, or comes with unusual lumps or discharge, it’s smart to check in with your doctor.

 

How to Soothe Sore Breasts

• Here are some tried-and-true ways to feel better:
• Warm compresses or showers — yes, comfort can be steamy
• Supportive bras — soft, wire-free, and gentle on swelling
• Cutting back on salt, caffeine, and stress (good luck, we know)
• Gentle breast massage — and this is where it gets interesting...

 

Meet Your Period's New BFF: The Tivva Breast Massager

If you’re looking for next-level comfort, the Tivva Breast Massager is designed to support you exactly when you need it most.

This isn’t your average massager — it features:

• 10 rotation modes × 10 vibration settings to match your rhythm
• A 360° tongue-like rotating motion that feels like a soft, swirling kiss
• Strong suction so it stays in place, even when you don’t
• Consistent, non-painful pressure that’s gentle on all breast shapes

Yes, it’s a nipple sex toy, but also a wellness device — for when your boobs are tired of holding it all together. (Aren’t we all?)

Daily Breast TLC

You don’t have to wait for period week to treat your chest with kindness. Try:

• Logging your symptoms in a cycle tracking app
• Doing regular breast self-checks
• Adding a few minutes of breast care to your evening wind-down

 

Bottom Line

Menstrual breast discomfort is common, but it doesn’t have to be ignored. Understanding your body — and giving it the love it deserves — makes a world of difference.