Would I recommend it? Ehhhh….it’s not bad but it’s not amazing either. My hips are a wider compared to my waist, so the strap keeps moving up and the heating portion doesn’t sit over my very low pelvic region, but that may not be a problem for you. If you get this make sure to wear a layer underneath the heating pad since it gets pretty hot (which is actually really nice on my worst days). The battery itself lasts about 2-3 hours for me depending on the heat setting, but the part I like about this is that it’s thin enough it’s pretty discreet if worn under a loose dress or shirt