How to Celebrate Valentine’s Day While on your Period
Your Instagram feed is flooded with cringey couples, you can't escape the chocolates and flowers and ads telling you what to buy for that special person in your life. It can only mean one thing: Valentine's Day is officially here. Butttttt what if you're single, on your period, and quite frankly, not in the mood? Don't worry, we're here to plan a day you'll actually love. Just because you're rolling solo and your uterus is staging a full-blown protest doesn’t mean you can’t have a fabulous day.
Here’s how to turn February 14th into a celebration of self-love, comfort, and unapologetic indulgence—cramps and all.
1. Lean into the chaos (embrace those mood swings)
Valentine's Day is an emotional rollercoaster, but you know what else is? Your hormones during your period. One minute you’re vibing to a self-love playlist, the next you’re crying over a puppy commercial. Ride the wave, baby. Let yourself feel every emotion without guilt. Need a good cry? Go for it. Want to scream into a pillow? Highly recommend. Just don’t text your ex—we’re stronger than that.
2. Romanticize your favorite comfort foods
Forget red boxes of chocolates are heart-shaped gummies—let’s talk REAL comfort food. Order that greasy, cheesy, carb-loaded meal you’ve been craving. Or, if you’re feeling fancy (and by fancy, I mean willing to leave the couch), whip up a decadent mug brownie in under five minutes. Zero effort, maximum satisfaction.
3. Binge watch the pettiest, most dramatic movies
Valentine’s Day is NOT the time for Nicholas Sparks. We need revenge, chaos, and strong female leads. Some top-tier options:
- Bottoms - Every 2025 it-girl in a rage-filled, sapphic comedy? Yes pls.
- Gone Girl - A little unhinged? Yes. But deeply satisfying
- John Tucker Must Die - Peak early 2000's revenge fantasy
- Jennifer's Body - i mean, aren't we all Jennifer during our luteal phase?
4. Put on the comfiest outfit ever
Lace? Silk? Tight dresses? Absolutely not. You deserve sweatpants, fuzzy socks, and the biggest hoodie you own. You’re celebrating love, after all—the love of being ridiculously comfortable in your own home. Pair your fit with the comfiest period products that won't stain your sweats, like Viv Pads or Tampons
5. Get your future self a gift
Why should couples get all the presents? Treat yourself to that thing you've been eyeing for ever. Bonus points if it's from a small, women-owned, or sustainable brand. Resist the urge to give in to buying something cheap from amazon prime - you're treating yourself like the luxurious queen you are, and that means supporting brands directly (plus your future self will looove when it arrives next week & you get to celebrate all over again)!!
6. Curate Peak Cozy Vibes
After spending the night surrounded by pampering, pettiness, and pizza, wrap yourself up in your favorite blanket. Peel off that face mask to reveal your glowing skin. Feel confident in the fact that you didn't have to go to some 5/10 restaurant because it was the only last-minute reservation some mid guy could find (thoughts and prayers to your friends who are going through that right now). You can drift off into a cozy night sleep knowing that you just had the best Valentine’s Day ever—no date required. At the end of the day, the best kind of love is self-love—and you deserve all the love in the world (even when your uterus is out to get you).
Happy Valentine’s Day to all my fellow solo, crampy queens! ❤️
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