The points
These three come up again and again in traditional menopause-comfort routines — one for the "sudden heat" pattern, one for night sweats, one for the short temper that rides along with both. You will also see them written by other names; same points, different naming systems.
SP6 — Sanyinjiao
三阴交 · inner ankle, 4 fingers up
The most-cited point in traditional menopause routines — used for heat sensations and general midlife comfort.
How you know you are on it: A distinct soreness in the soft channel just behind the shin bone.
What people miss: Pressing on the bone itself. Feel for the dip behind it — that is where the point sits.
KI3 — Taixi
太溪 · hollow behind the inner ankle
The classic traditional point for night sweats and the "heat rising" feeling.
How you know you are on it: A tender spot in the hollow between the ankle bone and the Achilles tendon.
What people miss: Pressing the ankle bone instead of the hollow behind it. Slide your finger backwards until you feel the gap.
LR3 — Taichong
太冲 · top of foot, between the long bones
Used in traditional routines for irritability and the short fuse that often travels with hot flashes.
How you know you are on it: A clear ache in the dip between the two bones — one of the more noticeable points.
What people miss: Searching in the toe webbing. Walk your thumb back toward the ankle until you find the hollow between the long bones.
What the evidence says
Being straight with you: the stronger clinical research is on acupuncture (with needles). Small trials have reported reductions in hot flash frequency and severity, and the 2026 Menopause Society (IMS) guideline notes acupuncture could be considered for menopause symptoms. Acupressure is the self-applied, no-needle cousin of the same tradition — the evidence specifically for finger pressure is lighter. It is free, gentle, and takes two minutes, which is why it keeps earning a place in the routine.
Questions women ask about acupressure for hot flashes
Which acupressure points do people use for hot flashes?
The three on this page: SP6 (Sanyinjiao, above the inner ankle), LR3 (Taichong, on the top of the foot), and KI3 (Taixi, in the hollow behind the inner ankle). They are a traditional menopause-comfort combination used for heat sensations, night sweats and irritability.
How long do you press each point?
Gentle, steady pressure for about 30-60 seconds per point, once or twice a day. A deep ache is normal; sharp pain means you are on bone or pressing too hard.
Does acupressure actually work for hot flashes?
Honest answer: the stronger research is on acupuncture. Small clinical trials have reported reductions in hot flash frequency, and the 2026 IMS guideline notes it could be considered for menopause symptoms. Acupressure is the self-applied version — lighter evidence, zero cost, two minutes.
Can acupressure replace HRT?
No. Acupressure is not a replacement for medical care — hormone therapy remains the first-line medical option for bothersome hot flashes. Think of it as a comfort routine to layer on top of whatever you and your doctor decide.
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