Well, of course it HAD to happen! Sometimes you just want to scream and curse your rotten luck for its absolutely inappropriate timing. Months and months of preparing for that one special event– an important social meeting, your best friend’s wedding, a bridal shower party or maybe even your own wedding– and it all goes down the drain when you wake up that fateful morning and your excitement is doused by the intense cramps making their way through your entire body.
Does this feel relatable? Do you think this is something you have gone through/fear to have to go through? Well, you’ve come to the right place! In this blog we shall take you along a journey of acceptance and tell you how to not let something as natural as periods affect your big celebrations.
The First Order Of Business- Accept It.
If you do wake up on that fateful morning with your menstrual cycle beginning– just accept it. Remind yourself that it is alright and NOT the end of the world! Periods can, and often are, irregular and thus the chance of it overlapping with your celebrations could always happen. Try to take a deep breath and think positive thoughts.
Calm Yourself.
Do not lie in bed and think of all the ways the upcoming night could be spoiled. Try to visualize everything going as per plan, and something as natural and regular as your period could hardly destroy the fun and merriment planned ahead for the day. Stress is a big enemy to beat. Do not put extra stress on yourself– you already have enough to deal with on your plate anyway! Remember to stay calm and begin the day as you do.
Keep A Period Kit Ready.
This cannot be stressed enough. Always hope for the best and prepare for the worst. Some must-haves in a period kit should be sanitary pads, menstrual cups, baby wipes, extra pairs of underwear as well as a pain reliever medication. Period kits are a life-saver and have all the essentials needed to help you out in your time of need. Also, if you’re worried about how a period kit might look on your extravagant attire for your celebrations, do not worry! There are various styles of bags and kits available that go with a variety of clothing styles and shall help you look glamorous no matter what!
Dress Comfortably.
To win some, you have to lose some. You should choose your attire carefully. Wearing extremely restrictive clothing and uncomfortable fabrics might not be the best idea during your periods. You should be able to feel good to look good. Also, wearing comfortable clothes will also help you put the period kit to use, if the need arises. But this does NOT mean that you need to dress shabbily! It’s your event after all! Comfortable yet chic clothes are all the rage at the moment. Find clothes that serve both fashion as well as function and nothing shall stand in your way to make you feel and look great!
Lastly, Keep Your Closest Friend On Speed Dial.
Even after all the above precautions, life and luck can just be against you that day. Inform a close friend about your period and the celebration you’re attending. If possible, take them along with you as your plus 1. If things do go out of hand and you wish to leave the gathering, please call that trusted friend and have them help you out. Remember that your health and well-being is of prime importance and nothing should come before that. Period.
Companies Offering Sustainable Products For Periods
Additionally, if you were wondering about the best products to help you out during your periods, we’ve got that covered as well! These companies below are leading the charge of making and selling sustainable as well as affordable menstrual products that are hygienic as well as safe.
Soupstone –
Co-founders Malini Parmar and Smita Kulkarni were both involved in waste reduction initiatives initially, and this gave them the opportunity to build on this and create their brand, SoupStone. They now lead the charge of introducing sustainable menstrual products for women. The business not only sells products like silicone menstruation cups and reusable cotton pads, but it also provides education sessions on period health and programmes to help women support themselves.
Boondh –
In 2016, entrepreneur Bharti Kannan launched Boondh after seeing that there was a need for menstruation-related interventions, activism, and advocacy in India. The menstruation cups and cloth pads made by Boondh are currently sold on their website and via retailers like Amazon.
Additionally, purchases from the brand support reusable items for menstruators in underserved communities and menstruation literacy programmes. With the “two-gether” scheme, they also have the opportunity to sponsor a cup for someone who cannot afford it.
Sirona –
In 2014, while travelling with his friends, Deep Bajaj realized how important it was for women to have access to clean restrooms. As a result, he created PeeBuddy, a female urination funnel.
The creation of Sirona Hygiene, which offers a line of period care and intimate care products, was prompted by the discovery of additional unresolved hygiene issues that women encountered. The company sells a variety of cutting-edge goods, including pain treatment patches and menstrual cup sterilizers in addition to menstruation cups and biodegradable tampons.
Sanfe –
Sanfe is a lifestyle and hygiene company with headquarters in New Delhi and was founded by IIT-Delhi grads Archit Aggarwal and Harry Sehrawat. Menstrual cups, bamboo sanitary pads in two sizes, and roll-on cramp relievers are among its cutting-edge product offerings.
Sanfe goods are currently offered at 1,500 stores in India and on e-commerce sites like Amazon, Flipkart, and Nykaa.
Always keep in mind: It is very much possible to enjoy a perfect night that you had planned even during your periods– just be sure to be thorough with your precautionary measures. Here’s to hoping for the best, but preparing for the worst!
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