When heated correctly, it is perfectly safe to heat a heating pad in the microwave. Instances of heating pads catching on fire usually occur if the pad is heated too long, or the coverings are made from combustible materials.
It's coming! That dreaded time of month. You're clothes are no longer fitting, you feel tired and bloated, and then they hit! Cramps!
Cramps, or mo...
Does your trusty heating pad smell bad, especially when being heated up in the microwave? That's because it is filled with food, food which spoils and gets burned after repeated heating. However, there is a much better option for natural heat therapy.