“Whoever Created This Is Thoughtful”: PEP Home’s Wearable Hot Water Bottle Gets People’s Attention

• A PEP Home employee showcased an affordable wearable hot water bottle for menstrual pain relief
• An information hub shared that heat therapy helps reduce menstrual cramps and provides forms of relief for other parts of the body
• The viral TikTok video, which got over two million views since its publication, generated widespread gratitude and discussion among women online

A PEP Home employee, Promise Huma, had many women feeling thankful after showing a wearable hot water bottle sold at the retail store. Promise shared a quick demonstration on how to use the product, which seemed fairly simple.

The 1l R129.99 item, known as a 'Soft Grey Hot Water Bottle Wrap' at the store, wrapped around Promise's waist and had openings that one could place their hands through. The employee noted that the hot water bottle wrap could be a temporary solution for menstrual pain.

Watch the TikTok video posted on Promise's account below:

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Why use heat for menstrual pain?

The information hub Angelini Pharma explained that heat therapy, with the suggested temperature of 40-45 degrees Celsius, helps relax the muscles, reduce cramps in the lower abdomen, uterus, and lower back, and improve blood circulation in the pelvis. To avoid burning yourself, pharmacists recommend avoiding direct contact with the skin and following the advice or instructions provided with the product or device used.

Mzansi women love the PEP Home hot water bottle

The viral video, which received millions of views since its publication, had thousands of social media users hurrying to the comment section.

@athenkosiqegu, who bought the item, shared:

"I bought mine a month or two ago because I get the craziest period cramps and am constantly in pain in between my cycle due to multiple fibroids. This has really made a difference."

A relieved @thabii_gcwabaza commented:

"Finally, this is much needed because I’m tired of holding it."

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@ntsiky_majola told the online community:

"I think it can even be used for those who work night shift in cold areas."

@soft.girl669 added under the post:

"Pep Home literally gives off girls' girl vibes."

A pleased @nthabiseng_mantje057 remarked:

"Whoever created this is thoughtful."

@embodying.kiing added in the comment section:

"Do I experience period pains? No. Will I get it for aesthetics and attention? Hell yeah."

@ken_is_here_today said to Promise:

"I hope you’re getting paid for this because you’re putting them on."

3 Other stories about PEP finds

• In another article, Briefly News reported that a Johannesburg woman had South Africans rushing to the nearest PEP when she mentioned that the store often carries imported luxe items.
• A woman's viral post revealed the shocking price difference between items found at PEP and Woolworths. South African online users who joined the discussion shared their own evidence about similar items.
• A local fashion enthusiast sparked a viral frenzy after discovering a range of Hello Kitty merchandise on the shelves. Social media users expressed excitement over the affordable finds, while some shared frustrations over limited stock.

Source: Briefly News