What to buy for a period party?
A period party is a fun and empowering way to celebrate menstruation and raise awareness about the natural process! Whether it’s for a first period celebration, a self-care gathering, or just a fun get-together with friends to embrace and normalize periods, the key is to make the event both fun and informative while offering comfort. Here’s a list of ideas on what to buy for a period party:
1. Period-Related Decorations
Set the mood with decorations that celebrate the theme!
Period-Themed Balloons: Balloons in the shape of tampons, pads, or even red and white balloons to represent the menstrual cycle.
Banners & Posters: Hang up fun, empowering posters or banners with messages like “Celebrate Your Cycle,” “Girls Rule,” or “Period Power.”
Tablecloths & Napkins: Look for red or pink tablecloths, napkins, and plates with cute period-related designs.
Fairy Lights: String lights around the room for a cozy, festive atmosphere.
2. Period Products for Party Favors
Since the focus is on periods, make sure to provide practical and fun party favors that guests can actually use.
Period Kits: Create little period kits with pads, tampons, pantyliners, period underwear, and even a menstrual cup.
Feminine Wipes: Handy wipes for freshening up during the event or after the party.
Custom Tampons or Pads: You could have custom labels printed on tampons or pads with funny or empowering messages.
Mini Menstrual Cups: Great for eco-conscious party-goers who want to try a different menstrual product.
3. Snacks and Drinks
No party is complete without food! Choose snacks and drinks that are fun, easy, and contribute to the theme of the party.
Red or Pink Snacks: Go for red-themed snacks like strawberries, cherries, or red velvet cupcakes. You can also make red jello or punch to tie into the theme.
Chocolate: A variety of chocolates (dark chocolate, chocolate bars, or truffles) for the ultimate indulgence. Chocolate is a well-known period craving, so it's a must!
Popcorn: A light snack, and you can flavor it with fun toppings like chocolate drizzle or caramel.
Healthy Treats: Include some granola bars, trail mix, or fruit for a healthier option. Include nuts, seeds, and avocados for magnesium and iron!
Period-Themed Cake: A red velvet cake shaped like a tampon or a simple cake with period power messages.
For drinks:
Red Punch: Serve a red punch (you can make a fun non-alcoholic version with cranberry juice, soda, and some fruit).
Mocktails: Create mocktails (non-alcoholic drinks) like a Cranberry Fizz or Virgin Mojito for a refreshing party drink.
4. Fun Games and Activities
Make the party interactive with some period-related games and activities:
Period Trivia: Create a period trivia game with fun facts about menstruation, famous figures, and historical moments.
DIY Menstrual Cup Crafting: Have a station where guests can decorate period products, like customizing their own period tracker or menstrual cups with fun designs.
Period Bingo: Make Bingo cards with period-related terms like "cramps," "mood swings," "chocolate cravings," etc.
"What’s in Your Period Bag?" Game: Have people bring their own period bags, and then play a guessing game where they have to identify what’s in each bag.
5. Self-Care and Relaxation Items
Encourage guests to pamper themselves with some self-care items:
Bath Bombs: Include bath bombs for a relaxing soak, perfect for anyone experiencing cramps or just needing a little pampering.
Face Masks: Offer some sheet masks or clay masks to promote relaxation and skincare.
Scented Candles: Choose calming lavender or rose-scented candles to create a peaceful atmosphere.
Heating Pads: Buy a few small heating pads that guests can use during their periods to alleviate cramps.
Essential Oils: Provide calming lavender or peppermint oil for relaxation, or a diffuser with essential oils to set the mood.
6. Gifts and Goodie Bags
Send guests home with a fun and useful goodie bag!
Personalized Period Bags: Create small goodie bags with items like feminine wipes, lip balms, period products, and snacks for your guests to take home.
Period Tracker Notebooks: A cute period tracker notebook so everyone can keep track of their cycles in a fun way.
Positive Affirmation Cards: Include affirmation cards with empowering messages like “You are amazing” or “Your cycle is natural and beautiful.”
7. Themed Apparel
Why not have everyone wear something fun to get into the spirit of the event?
Period-Themed T-Shirts or Pajamas: Consider making or buying T-shirts with messages like “Period Power,” “Girls Support Girls,” or “Menstruators Unite.”
Period-Themed Socks: Bright red or pink socks, or ones with funny period-related sayings on them, will add a fun element to the event.
8. Entertainment
Make sure the vibe is fun and lighthearted with some great entertainment.
Period-Themed Movies: Play movies or TV shows that feature periods or period humor, such as "Period. End of Sentence" (a documentary about menstruation in rural India) or "The Period Movie".
Playlist: Create a playlist full of fun, empowering songs to get everyone in the celebratory mood (think “Run the World” by Beyoncé, “Girl on Fire” by Alicia Keys, or “Confident” by Demi Lovato).
9. Empowerment and Education
Make sure your party also includes some educational components:
Guest Speaker: If it’s a larger gathering, consider having a guest speaker talk about menstrual health or period education.
Educational Materials: Include informational pamphlets or a fact sheet about menstrual health, sustainable menstrual products, or tips for managing periods.
Donations to Period Charities: If you want to give back, include a donation box for period poverty organizations like The Period Movement or Blood Water.
Conclusion
A period party is a fun and empowering way to celebrate menstruation, and there are endless possibilities for what to include! By combining period products, snacks, decorations, and self-care items, you can create a lighthearted yet impactful event. Whether you’re celebrating a first period or simply embracing the power of the menstrual cycle, your period party will be memorable and meaningful with the right combination of goodies, games, and positive vibes.