1 DIY self-care spa night
Set up a space with candles, drinks (you already know which one we recommend), and face masks. We love turmeric as one of the main anti-inflammatory ingredients in PMS Ease, but did you know it also works as a great homemade facial? Try this honey and turmeric mask for an at-home glow, great for common PMS skin issues like annoying breakouts.  

• Mix half a teaspoon of turmeric and one tablespoon of honey together into a smooth paste.
• Apply to your face with your fingers, and leave on for 10-15 minutes.
• Rinse with warm water and then apply your favorite moisturiser.

2 Cycle-based cook-off
Gather your friends and have a cook-off where everyone prepares a favorite comfort meal or dessert using ingredients that support which phase of your cycle you’re in. Share recipes and enjoy a communal feast! Here’s a helpful chart with foods that replenish essential nutrients during each part of your cycle.

3 Art therapy night
Get creative together by hosting an art night. Use paints, markers, or even digital tools to express how you feel during your cycle. Share your artwork and discuss the emotions behind it.

4 Period book club
Choose a book that resonates with themes of womanhood or self-care, and host a discussion. Share your thoughts and connect over relatable experiences during your periods. Here’s a great list of books that talk about period stigma.

5 Dance party
Create a playlist filled with your favorite empowering anthems. Invite friends to join for a dance party, letting loose and celebrating your bodies as you dance away any discomfort. Evidence shows regular movement can decrease common PMS symptoms, and hell yes, dancing is exercise.

1 Virtual affirmation circle.
Gather friends for a session where everyone shares personal affirmations related to their cycles and experiences. Complaints and venting about symptoms are also welcome. Join The Cycle community for an invite to our closed-door virtual party for World Menstrual Hygiene Day on May 28.

2 Online game night
Play games like trivia or pictionary with a period theme to break the ice and share laughs. Use prizes that promote self-care like bath salts, face masks, or a six-pack of The Cycle.

3 Cooking class
Host a virtual cooking class focused on nutritious recipes that help alleviate period symptoms, such as mood-boosting smoothies or iron-rich snacks.

4 Mindfulness meditation
Lead a guided meditation session focused on honoring the body’s rhythms and fostering acceptance of physical and emotional symptoms during menstruation. Here is a guided meditation specifically for menstruation.

5 Themed movie marathon
Organize a movie night with films that feature powerful female leads or celebrate women’s health. This Oscar-winning documentary, Period. End of Sentence is a great place to start.

1. “Periods are a clear sign of reproductive health. Every person with a uterus experiences menstruation as part of their life cycle.”
2. "Research shows that menstrual blood is just as safe as any bodily fluid, and the myths surrounding it as ‘dirty’ are rooted in stigma, not science."
3. "Around 80% of menstruators experience cramps, yet this is often dismissed as 'normal' discomfort. In reality, menstrual pain can signify underlying medical conditions like endometriosis, highlighting the need for proper medical care and conversation about menstrual health."
4. "Despite common stereotypes, research shows that menstruation does not hinder productivity; many women report feeling empowered and creative during their cycles, challenging the myth that periods are an inconvenience."
5. "Menstrual cycles are diverse; some can last anywhere from 21 to 35 days. Understanding that variation exists reinforces the importance of normalizing personal experiences and reduces shame associated with menstruation."