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🌸 Period Essentials 🌸

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A curated collection of everything you need to feel comfortable, supported, and in control throughout your cycle. From gentle care products to mood-boosting comforts, this list brings together must-haves that make periods less stressful and more soot...
 
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The tiny essentials that make a big difference. These are need for that time of the month and also any other day really. It keeps your underwear clean from sweat, discharge and spotting.
Panty Liners: Health & Household
 
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Soft, secure and made for real comfort. This is my go-to brand. They have a soft layer for extra comfort and are leak-proof. I love them.
Sanitary Pads
 
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I am more of a pads girlie but I usually only use tampons when my period gets lighter and I want to swim. This is my go-to brand.
Tampons / Feminine Care: Health & Household
 
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The tiny essentials that make a big difference 🔥.
Panty Liners: Health & Household
 
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For cramps that think they run your life. Because warmth = Instant relief. I use the hot water bottle a lot for my cramps and I highly recommend.
samply 2L Hot Water Bottle with Knitted Cover
 
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Cute, comfy and leak-proof. A must have to feel good, secure and that’s such a confidence boast.
Thinx: Period and Bladder Leak Underwear
 
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Because cravings are real during that time of the month, especially for sweet things. When that happens, I love a good chocolate or candy.
Chocolate
 
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Fresh, clean and gentle on you. I use these for a quick clean. I love that it has odor protection and it is pH balanced.
Wipe : Feminine Hygiene Products
 
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For a clean and PH balanced intimate area. I always use this during my showers and it makes me feel extra clean and fresh.
Feminine Washes in Feminine Care(465)
 
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We all know how crazy period cramps can be. I don’t usually take painkillers for my cramps because i think it’s a natural process and the pain should go away naturally lol. However, on some days it gets so intense and I take some painkillers.
Pain Killers
 
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Stay in control of your cycle, beautifully 🥰. I love this app. It gives tips on how to manage cramps, how to track your cycle, plan pregnancy, self breast examination and other health topics. I love the partner mode too.
Period Calendar Period Tracker - Apps on Google Play
 
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I love a good herbal tea. Ginger tea is one of my favorites. It soothes my cramps and makes me feel so much better.
NOW Foods Ginger Mint Comfort Tea, 24 bags
 
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These are essential for travel. You can pack your pads and tampons in here. Makes carry them so easy and convenient.
Sanitary Napkin Pouch
 
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Bathing is a must. A good bath is therapeutic and so the bath salts help relax the body.
Bath Salts
 
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Good for managing the cramps that come with periods. It’s a good alternative to the water bottle.
Portable Cordless Heating Pad for Period Cramps
 
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Lavender oil is calming so having some during a period is essential.
lavender oil - Walmart.com