Most people who get periods aren’t exactly thrilled about it. But, after years of practice, they’ve probably accumulated a few products or routines that help ease the pain and discomfort a bit.
Admittedly, period products aren’t typically what you think of when coming up with holiday gift ideas, but hear me out, because these will be appreciated. Whether it’s a monthly tampon subscription that means that special menstruator in your life will never have to make a mad dash to the store again or fashion activism items that help break the stigma surrounding the natural bodily function, these items and services will set your present apart. The only problem? You might want to keep a few of these for yourself.
Here are a few gift suggestions for people you know who menstruate. Maybe add a few to your list to help make their lives a little easier during that time of the month and help propel the conversation on menstrual health forward.
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A version of this story was originally published in December 2017.
A Cora subscription
Cora delivers high-quality organic tampons straight to your door every month, so you never have to make a late-night emergency run to the pharmacy again. And for every month’s supply of Cora tampons you purchase, the company provides a month’s supply of menstrual hygiene products and education to people in need. So it’s also the gift of paying menstrual health forward!
Fearless necklace
This is the perfect blend of stigma-busting fashion and function.
A Festive CBD Oil
Whether your period-having friend is already a CBD-lover or you think they might benefit from potential relief for cramps, these CBD oils might just be a great addition to their monthly self-care routines.
PantyProp swimwear
We all know periods can sense when you’re going on a beach vacation. Now you can stay one step ahead with this specially designed swimwear collection.
‘It’s Only Blood: Shattering the Taboo of Menstruation’
Gift the gift of stigma-fighting with this global exploration of menstruation around the world. From Uganda to the United States to Sweden and Bangladesh, it tells stories that will make every period-haver feel a bit more connected to their cycle siblings around the world.
Periods Are Cool menstrual cup with bag
A menstrual cup with a sassy bag? Yes, please! Perfect for your sustainability-loving menstruating friends.
A hot water bottle
If you haven’t used a hot water bottle for period cramps, try it and thank me later.
Anything you Can Do, I Can Do Bleeding pin
Because sometimes non-menstruators need to be reminded of this.
Soothing Tea Samplers (or an Old Reliable)
A good cup of tea can do wonders for any painful things our bodies can throw at us — in an all-natural way. Why not pick up a sampler of different herbal teas for your period-having pal — or, maybe, just treat them to a few boxes of Healthy Cycle tea (an oldie but a goodie).
‘Periods Gone Public’
This important book by Jennifer Weiss-Wolf should be required reading and makes a great gift.
Period-tracking calendar stickers
If you still use an actual, physical calendar instead of a period-tracking app, these stickers will come in handy for tracking your cycle.
The Adventures of Toni the Tampon: A Period Coloring Book
If you’re going to buy one coloring book this holiday season, make it this one, by illustrator and menstrual activist Cass Clemmer.
Flo candle
This candle smells divine and contains essential oils traditionally used for hormone balancing and improving mental clarity.
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Pin it now for that friend with the really bad cramps.
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