We know the signs of a headache all too well—the throbbing, pressure, and pain. Ugh. But because there are so many different headache culprits, there is no one-size-fits-all cure. They're the worst, but they're pretty much inevitable. Luckily, we rounded up seven science-backed techniques that can help put pain in its place without a single pill.  

Yes, it's true. Coffee may be the cure for that pounding head. If you're one of those people who can't function without your morning cup, then you're more likely to experience a caffeine withdrawal in the form of head pain. A cup of joe can put the kibosh on adenosine, a chemical that inflames the blood vessels causing all that unwanted throbbing and pain. 

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Best excuse for an orgasm ever, right? A recent study published in Cephalalgia showed that having sex actually relieves headaches. Surprisingly, 43 percent of people felt relief after they did the deed, while 18 percent felt better after an orgasm. So what does sex have to do with headaches? "It increases the level of oxytocin, which is the pleasure hormone, and the endorphins in your brain, which are natural painkillers," says Saralyn Mark, M.D., author of Stellar Medicine: A Journey Through The Universe of Women's Health. Sounds good to us!

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Next time your head is pounding, ask yourself, "Did you forget to eat?" A dip in blood sugar can often cause a headache, not to mention leave you feeling lightheaded and dizzy, says Mark. While the best defense is eating regular meals throughout the day, we know that crazy-hectic schedules can occasionally happen. If that's the case, noshing on healthy snacks can keep your blood sugar in check and your headache under control. 

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Grab the nearest glass of H2O and chug. A study in The Journal of Nutrition found that even being mildly dehydrated can cause a severe headache. Drinking more water can banish that throbbing pain in minutes, which is a pretty easy fix! If you find that this is a frequent problem, here are 10 ways to drink more water.  

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That pounding in your head may be a tension headache brought on by insane amounts of stress. One study in London found that drinking black tea could bring down your levels of cortisol (the stress hormone). But you should opt for ginger tea if your headache is accompanied by nausea, since it's been shown to help soothe an upset stomach, says Susan Broner, M.D., medical director of the Manhattan Headache Center.  

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You might want to dim down your computer for this one. Migraines are often exacerbated by light sensitivity as light travels through the retina and into the pain center of the brain, says Broner. That means anything from a bright room to a lit tablet can make your pain even worse. And if that's not enough to make you unplug, one study found that holding your smartphone too close can put strain on your eyes and result in a headache. So take a digital time out until the pain subsides. 

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A shooting headache may be caused by built-up tension in your neck and shoulders. The fix? Getting into calm, restorative yoga poses. Check out these two poses that can heal a headache fast. 

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