{"id":17761,"date":"2020-06-29T08:48:59","date_gmt":"2020-06-29T06:48:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/?p=17761"},"modified":"2021-02-17T14:21:07","modified_gmt":"2021-02-17T13:21:07","slug":"period-parties","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/period-parties\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome to The Club: Period Party"},"content":{"rendered":"

Being a reproductive health writer, I obviously have no qualms about all things pregnancy, periods, and sex. Much of that is thanks to my loving (and very open) Mom.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When I, the first of my four sisters to get my period, began bleeding, our Mom started the tradition of \u201cperiod gifts.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

She got me a teeny weeny bikini that I had been coveting, that before she had deemed inappropriate. Apparently the mark of menstruation was enough to convince her that her dear baby was indeed entering into womanhood, and was ready for the world of string bikinis.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Well step aside Mom, because parents of today\u2019s teens and tweens are taking <\/span>celebrating menarche<\/a><\/span>\u00a0to a whole new level.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Period. Parties.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

While the thought of red balloons and uterus cakes may make some people blush, what better way to bring in a new stage of life, and celebrate one of the most fundamental things that makes us human?!<\/span><\/p>\n

People with uteruses bleed, it\u2019s a byproduct of the miracle of life. With all the shame and hiding that women and female-bodied people have faced, it\u2019s understandable to want to hide it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Which makes it all the more important that parents of budding women offer the space for them to grow and honor their changing bodies.<\/span><\/p>\n

To celebrate a big life-altering event means not only normalizing, but paying reverence to it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Talk to Your Kids<\/b><\/p>\n

While period parties are an awesome way of marking this milestone, it\u2019s important to warm your kids up to how their body works way beforehand- like years beforehand. Keeping the conversation open is the first step towards body acceptance.<\/span><\/p>\n

When it comes time to celebrate, <\/span>try having an open conversation about why it\u2019s important to celebrate their changing body, and how they want to do so.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Maybe a house full of people talking about your baby\u2019s growing body isn\u2019t their idea of fun. How about a special dinner or a weekend trip?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s their body after all!<\/span><\/p>\n

Time To Celebrate!<\/b><\/p>\n

A quick Pinterest search for \u201cperiod parties\u201d, shows kitchy swag bags saying \u201cgo with the flow\u201d, a period fairy complete with giant wings made from pads, and cakes saying \u201cCongrats on Your Period\u201d.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A Google search for cake designs showed a very vivid image of a frosting vulva with blood and a tampon string hanging out of it. Search at your own risk – it made for a great laugh.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Some other names people are using for this celebration? \u201cFirst moon party\u201d, \u201cRed tent party\u201d, and \u201cRed parties\u201d. Get creative with it!<\/span><\/p>\n

Educational – but fun!<\/b><\/p>\n

What better time to learn about the body then when coming together to celebrate it?<\/span><\/p>\n

This is the time to bring in all your crafty and baking skills, while being as punny as possible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How, you ask? Period party games!<\/span><\/p>\n