Let’s be honest – monthly periods for some women can feel like a horror movie. Cramps, bloating, mood swings, and the infamous craving for something warm, safe, and soothing. Now add being single into the mix! No one to rub your back, bring you snacks, stroke your hair like in a rom-com or just give you a little cuddle? Yep. It can feel lonely.
But here’s the truth! You don’t need a partner to feel cared for. You can be your own source of comfort, your own cosy haven and give yourself the tender loving care you need.
Build your own ‘period nest’
Set up a space that feels like a warm hug. Think soft blankets, your favourite pyjamas, dim lighting or a salt lamp, and your favourite scent wafting from a diffuser or candle. When your body feels achy and tired, your environment should whisper: You’re safe here.
What to add to your nest:
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A hot water bottle or heating pad
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A fluffy robe or cozy socks
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Calming playlist or podcasts
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Period snacks: chocolate, fruit, herbal tea, or whatever your body’s whispering for
Gentle movement = Gentle magic
Even when all you want is to melt into the couch, slow movement can ease cramps and lift your mood.
Try this:
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A 10-minute stretch in bed (cat-cow, child’s pose, reclined twists)
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A slow walk outside with a podcast in your ears
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A gentle yoga video for PMS (no power flows)
This isn’t about burning calories—it’s about moving stagnant energy and making your body feel more fluid and supported.
Make a ritual of nourishment
Cooking might feel like too much—but even warming up a nourishing soup or making a pretty cup of tea can be a healing ritual. Your body is shedding and renewing. Feed her accordingly.
Comforting period foods to try:
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Stewed apples or pears with cinnamon
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Bone broth or veggie-rich soups
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Dark chocolate (yes, for the magnesium!)
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Chamomile or raspberry leaf tea
Don’t rush through it. Sip slowly. Eat mindfully. Let this be your “I’m looking after me” moment.
Curate your comfort watchlist
On your period, you might not want anything intense. Create a “period playlist” of TV shows and movies that feel like warm soup for the soul.
Some favourites:
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Pride and Prejudice (2005)
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The Holiday
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Gilmore Girls
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Modern Love
Run the bath. Make it a whole thing.
If you have a bathtub, take full advantage. A warm bath can relieve cramps, help your body relax, and honestly, just feel luxurious. You deserve that.
Period bath essentials:
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Epsom salts (for muscle relief)
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A few drops of lavender or eucalyptus oil
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A book, podcast, or meditative playlist
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Low lights or candles
You are not “just getting through it”—you’re making a ceremony out of your care.
Talk to yourself like someone you love
The emotional side of periods can hit just as hard as the physical. Maybe you’re extra sensitive, maybe everything feels heavier than usual. That’s okay. Instead of pushing through, try slowing down and validating what you feel.
Try journaling:
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“What does my body need today?”
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“How can I offer myself gentleness right now?”
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“If I had someone here to comfort me, what would they say? Can I say it to myself?”
You are your own companion. Speak kindly.
Comfort items are not just for kids
Hug a pillow. Sleep with a plushie. Cuddle up with a heated teddy bear (yes, that’s a thing). Being grown doesn’t mean you don’t deserve softness. If your period feels like a storm, you’re allowed to seek shelter in the smallest, sweetest ways.
Being single on your period doesn’t have to feel isolating or cold. It can be a time of intentional rest, rich with rituals that remind you of your own capacity to self-soothe and self-love. But, sometimes you just need to cuddle up with your pillow.
This is your sign to treat your next period like a gentle retreat. Be slow. Be soft. Be sacred.
You are enough comfort. Always have been.
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