Livia

Livia

Overall Rating

4.6

522 Customer Reviews

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Summary

Livia sends safe electrical pulses into your abdomen to block pain sensations from reaching your brain in order to give you pain relief from period cramps. Our review examines whether this device works and who can benefit from it.

Pros

  • The discrete device can be worn without detection
  • 14-hour charge should last all day
  • Begins relieving pain within 30 seconds
  • 90% of users in clinical trials experienced some level of pain relief

Cons

  • Clinical studies involved small sample sizes
  • Doesn’t work for all participants
  • Might not work for plus-sized users

Customer Reviews

4.6 Stars out of 522 Reviews
5 Star:79% 4 Star:11% 3 Star:0% 2 Star:0% 1 Star:7%
92% Recommend This Product
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Posted on Nov 3, 2020

The pain is gone

By Stacey G., Dallas, OR, Verified Reviewer

I get very intense pain from my cycle only as I have gotten older and I was at a loss. I've never experienced pain like this, I always thought everyone was over exaggerating when it came to cramps, well, I was wrong. I got them so bad that I would miss the first two days of work in bed throwing up dying from the pain. Then one day I was scrolling through Facebook and saw this ad for Livia. I read the review and thought might as well give it a shot since nothing else helps. When it arrived it's like it knew it was the first day of my cycle and I was dying in pain so I put it on and within minutes it was gone. I was functioning again and it had been month since I could.

Length of Use: 3–6 months

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Pros and Cons

Small

Able to hide on your pants

Smooth skin design

Clip is not strong enough

Small cords

nNo back-up cord

Posted on Nov 2, 2020

The literal off switch to pelvic pain

By Sloane B., Tucson, AZ, Verified Reviewer

When I first found out I had endometriosis, I was terrified by the idea that the rest of my life would be limited to surgery and medication to control pain. After doing research I discovered Livia and I’ve been using my Livia device for alternative pain relief for roughly 3 years now. I feel confident that I can live a normal life knowing Livia is on my side (no pun intended). I highly recommend this to anyone who suffered from pelvic pain, from period pain to chronic illness, Livia gets the job done!

Length of Use: 2+ years

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Pros and Cons

Accessibility

Discreet

Effective

Shipping time

Lack of customer service

Wear and tear over time

Posted on Nov 2, 2020

Livia and endometriosis

By Allison M., Seymour, WI, Verified Reviewer

Starting from my first period (woke up with it on my 11th birthday, happy birthday to me), I had unbearable pain. I would be bent over in pain for hours or unable to sleep. I was put on birth control in 7th grade to help with the pain, but it never seemed to ease it. I’m in 12th grade now, on my third kind of birth control, and I’ve been prescribed Vicodin for the pain. Even the pills didn’t seem to help me, so I started looking for other solutions. I found Livia, and it sounded too good to be true. Though it may not work for some people, it works for me. I haven’t been able to function this well on my period in years. I’ve had it for a few months now and it’s never failed me. Even if it doesn’t work for you, I think it’s at least worth a shot, because if it does work, it’ll save a whole lot of pain. The only downside is how fast the gel pads need to be replaced if you’re a scatterbrain like me and can’t keep track of the covers.

Length of Use: 3–6 months

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Pros and Cons

Very discrete

Works better than Vicodin and birth control

Works for long period of time

The gel pads have small covers that are easy to lose

The gel pads aren’t reliable at all times because of losing the covers

Posted on Oct 31, 2020

Period pain lifesaver!

By Tierney B., Connecticut, Verified Reviewer

I love Livia and rely on it heavily to manage my period pain. After having my third son my period cramps are much worse. I was still breastfeeding so managing my pain without resorting to medication was what drew me to Livia. At time over the counter meds like Tylenol or ibuprofen would not even touch the pain when I did take time. Using Livia not only minimizes the pain but allows me to still be a mom and be able to function during that week without medication.

Length of Use: 2+ years

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Pros and Cons

Portable

Compact

Holistic

The clip comes off at times

Gel is hard to peel off after long wear

Cords can tangle

Helpful Review? 1 Person Has Voted

Posted on Oct 31, 2020

Goodbye period pain

By Kaylee K., British Columbia, Canada, Verified Reviewer

I get really bad cramps, and sometimes nothing helps. I saw Livia some time ago and finally gave it a try, and I must say, I'm happy I did! My severe pain gets dealt with, and if it flairs up while using, I just turn up the level. And for finically difficult ones, there's a new 'subscription' which is great!

Length of Use: Less than 3 months

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Pros and Cons

Small, compact, travel sized

Subscription pricing

Good customer service

Have to move it over a period of time

Can be expensive if not with subscription

Helpful Review? 1 Person Has Voted

Posted on Oct 31, 2020

Best thing ever

By Mak V., Calgary, British Columbia, Canada, Verified Reviewer

It was my last effort to find something that would help with the pain and it has gone above and beyond expectations. I highly recommend this product.

Length of Use: 3–6 months

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Pros and Cons

Works

Small

Cute

The subscription option

No “cons” were specified in this review

Helpful Review? 1 Person Has Voted

Posted on Oct 30, 2020

Love it

By Vero L., Houston, TX, Verified Reviewer

I think it is a great product - very useful, handy, and cute. It works very well for me even just for back pain and not only for menstrual cramps. The one downside for me would be that I get a little rash after a while sometimes. And they made it into a membership now...

Length of Use: 2+ years

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Pros and Cons

It works

Size

Colors

Can't tell if it's off easily

It is a membership now

I get a little rash sometimes

Helpful Review? 1 Person Has Voted

Posted on Oct 30, 2020

Doubts turn to relief

By Emma B., Salt Lake City, UT, Verified Reviewer

Livia supposedly is a drug-free way to alleviate menstrual cramps through the device sending small electric surges. I wasn't going to lie, I was a little skeptical at first and spoke with my doctor and she explained that it comes down to personal preference. There hasn't been significant research for her to give a definitive medical recommendation. I decided that I would give it a try. Upon first use, I didn't see any differences but that was mainly due to the fact that at the time I wasn't experiencing cramps. I have only had to use it a couple of times since and it's been great so far. I am hoping that over time it will pay off and show more benefits.

The ordering process was smooth, however, the number of times I had to contact customer care to even see if it had been shipped out was disappointing. After much discussion, they were able to refund the initial month (since it didn't arrive until 5 weeks later) and provide additional monetary support. So the main moral of that portion is the fact that they may still be a small company but they are willing to admit when things don't go as smoothly and help customers out.

Length of Use: Less than 3 months

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Pros and Cons

Provides relief

Easy to clip on clothes

Discreet

Light is kind of bright so it does shine through clothes

Battery life is short

Pads don't work extremely well for plus size users

Posted on Oct 30, 2020

Livia is a lifesaver!

By Lauren T., Freeburg, IL, Verified Reviewer

I highly recommend Livia! As a Certified Professional Pet Sitter and business owner, I don't have time to be sidelined by killer cramps. Livia completely eliminates my cramps with just the push of a button.

I also love how discrete the device is. I can just clip Livia to the top of my jeans, cover it with my shirt, and continue caring for my clients' fur, feathered, finned, and scaled babies.

Thank you, Livia, for giving me my life back!

Length of Use: 6–12 months

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Pros and Cons

Size

Effectiveness

Price

Length of gel pad wires

Lack of covering for gel pad covers

No space in carrying case for gel pads

Posted on Oct 30, 2020

Best period product

By Sarah S., Albany, NY, Verified Reviewer

I am in love with my Livia. I use this every time I get slight twinges of cramps and then I never need to take meds. This has changed my life and I will never go back.

Length of Use: 2+ years

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Pros and Cons

Discreet

Easy of use

Cute color

No “cons” were specified in this review

Posted on Oct 30, 2020

Livia device!

By Marie W., Pennsylvania, Verified Reviewer

Livia has been such a game-changer. I used to sit in bed all day and not be productive because I was in so much pain. People tried meds and they didn’t always help and I wanted to find a better way than that. I saw Livia and it has been such a game-changer! It is a more natural way to prevent period pain without putting meds into the body! So do I recommend Livia? ABSOLUTELY.

Length of Use: 3–6 months

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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