Ready to get personal? My period is painful. It’s similar to evil things living inside of me for 5-7 days, once a month. Because shutting out the entire outside world isn’t possible I settle by trying to make myself as comfortable as I can. One of my favorite past times that I always make sure to indulge in is curling up on the couch, cuddling with a body pillow that I used throughout both of my pregnancies and try and zone out to the TV. Definitely a show where I don’t have to think – like Orange is the New Black or Pretty Little Liars. There may or may not be chocolate involved (there is). Also tea, and candles that smell of yummy foods.
A major part of being comfortable is the confidence in knowing that leakage isn’t happening. It’s not like your period calls ahead of time and is all, “I’m going to be visiting from the 15th through the 21st so block out that time and go buy some good pads”. It’s awful when you’ve finally wiggled into your special, comfy position and you feel like you’re leaking. You might not even be leaking, but just the thought of it is enough to have you springing up out of the beloved “period position” to run and check. You know you’ve been there. Now that I’ve placed that lovely visual in your head take a sip of tea, calm down and know that there are ways to prevent that. Keeping prepared and being sure that you have top-notch pads on-hand is the first step to feeling relaxed and 100% positive that embarrassing, messy situations won’t be happening. Only then can true comfort happen. Wrap around your fave pillow, pop in some sort of intense comedic drama, suck on your chocolate and take a nap. You’re safe here.
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Bonnie C. says
Thanks so much for having this giveaway! 🙂 I know it may be a stereotypical answer, but I always end up craving (and pampering myself with) chocolate! 🙂 Ice cream bars are good too! 🙂
I also tweeted here:
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Debbie B says
i posted a tweet:
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Debbie B says
i pamper myself by relaxing with a good book or listening to music
Wanda McHenry says
tweet: https://twitter.com/myfolly/status/510241172233531393
Wanda McHenry says
I pamper myself with relaxing music, a bubble bath and a glass of wine.
Sarah L says
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Sarah L says
I pamper myself by getting a massage every other week.
Thanks for the contest.
Thomas Murphy says
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Thomas Murphy says
I pamper myself by going out to a nice dinner.
crystal s. says
i like to come home after a long day at work serve myself a good size glass of my favorite wine, take my hair down put on my current favorite show drop dead diva on netflix and sit down on my big ol cozy sofa. then i end my night with a nice warm bath filled with my favorite bath soaps. once i’m home I try my best to stay as zen as possible work and everything else out if my mind.
Amanda Sakovitz says
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Amanda Sakovitz says
I get manicures
Tabathia B says
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Tabathia B says
I pamper myself with a long bubble bath and a good book to read
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angie says
I tweeted here: https://twitter.com/MsTofuFairy/status/509722987482714113
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angie says
I pampered myself when I bought my iPad Air. I NEVER spend money like that on myself! It was a very hard thing to justify but I love, love, love it! I would do it again!
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Betty C says
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Betty C says
I love a nice long hot bath and a good book to keep me company. But sometimes I just can’t stay awake to read so I just nap in the tub.
Ashley Renee K. says
I pamper myself these days with making my homemade soap, lotion and face masks (although I do regularly cheat with Origins Black Charcoal Mask, I forget exactly what it’s called) but the nice thing about it is that I can formulate each to fit my skin and my “needs” personally. My only need is to be super silky smooth n stuff so it’s not too difficult…hmmm maybe it’s the soap making part that is the pampering part for me lol hard to tell these days!
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Emily Smith says
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Emily Smith says
I pamper myself by taking a hot bath with a hot cup of tea and music on my headphones.
WHITNEY says
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WHITNEY says
I pamper myself by getting a pedicure.
Dana Rodriguez says
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Dana Rodriguez says
I love to pamper myself with a bubble bath and a mani/pedi!
Jennifer Wong says
I treat myself to a nice dinner and relax with a hot bath and a facial afterwards.
Kerry says
tweeted: https://twitter.com/KerryBishop/status/509146911308124160
Kerry says
I pamper myself at the hair salon every 6 weeks:)
Erica Best says
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Erica Best says
i love hot showers with the massage head
maria cantu says
With a hot bath.
Susan Smith says
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Susan Smith says
I pamper myself by taking a bubble bath, while listening to music and reading a good book
Nicole Millheim says
I take hot bubbly baths and burn candles to pamper myself
Gina M says
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sandra says
I try to escape for some me time at the gym
Stefanie Gladden says
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Stefanie Gladden says
I love to get pedicures & manicures to pamper myself! I am a huge fan of a french manicure!
steven weber says
I like to get a nice Swedish massage.
Elle says
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Elle says
I love to take a nice, warm bath and relax with a good music and good book.
Missy Marie says
Yoga pants and a comfy T shirt are nice during “that time”. Aleve and a soft blanket too:)
Missy Marie says
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Kristen says
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Kristen says
I like to put on comfy PJs and curl up on the sofa with my dog & an old movie or a good book. (foot rubs are nice too!)
Jana Williams says
It is So Hard to Relax during that Time of the Month! I Generally Run a Hot Bath & Soak Until I am Pruned, and I put on the Most Comfortable PJs that I Own (The Kind with the Really Stretchy Waist Band, you know the Ones!) Then I Take a Pamprin or Aleve, Close the Blinds in My Room, Take The Phone Off the Hook, Drink a Hot Cup of Tea w/ Lemon or Something Stronger on the Really Bad Days, and Then I Read a Good Book until I am Sleepy! Sometimes I do this Just b/c I am Stressed Out! It Always Seems to Help Me & I Hope Maybe it Will Help Someone Else! Thank You & Have a Super Day! God Bless! Jana Williams
Cindy says
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Cindy says
I sleep in.
rachel says
I get my nails done!
Elizabeth Neal says
Well, I live in the south, so, right now, it’s in the house as much as possible under the AC!
Lynn says
The most i ever do is get my nails done, and pay $50 for a hair cut! I really want to but foot bath soon so i can soak my feet.
Alona Y says
I have one of those aromatherapy heating pads that’s so soft and smells great, I like to snuggle up with that to get some relief.
Robin Wilson says
Entry #2
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Robin Wilson says
I pamper myself with a trip to the spa for a mani/pedi date with my sister! We have a blast and I look forward to them.
KV says
I like to visit a spa & read.
Lisa Foster says
I like to pamper myself by sleeping in every now and then.
Senny says
When I want to pamper myself I put on a face mask and a hair mask and give myself a mani pedi!
Krista says
Ice Cream. Ice cream is my number one comfort food, especially around that time of the month, I also adore long showers and cuddling with my dog. 🙂
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Tina Renee says
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Tina Renee says
I pamper myself by watching Netflix while my boyfriend gives me a foot massage.
Tina M says
https://twitter.com/HappyTina0115/status/503627877653307392
Tina M says
i go to the spa and get a Starbucks coffee!
Anne Erdelen says
I pamper my self by going to the beach, having the hot sun on my belly soothes and relaxes me, along with a good book.
Rebecca says
I take a nice hot bath a couple of times a week.
Kimmy Ripley says
I really enjoy pampering myself with a glass of wine by the bonfire at night. Wine really helps me to relax and unwind after a long day.
Ashley H says
I give myself a pedicure.
mysweetiepiepie says
I pamper myself with a nice, long hot bath and a good book.
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Andrea Darst says
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Andrea Darst says
I try to make time each week to do a mani/pedi (including a foot soak), face mask and catching up on my fave magazines to pamper myself. I do agree with Phyrra, though, chocolate makes everything better!
Jessie C. says
-https://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/501198345998569475
Jessie C. says
I get myself a facial and spa day when I have extra time to spend.
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Jasmine P says
Once a week, I take a night to do a facial and my nails! It’s relaxing!
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Amy S says
I give myself DIY facials once/week. 🙂
Erika says
I don’t get a chance to pamper myself often, but going *anywhere* solo, grabbing a drink from Starbucks, or getting a back rub would all be wonderful. 🙂
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anna pry says
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anna pry says
i pamper myself by giving myself a pedicure and bubble bath pryfamily5@gmail.com
Leigh Anne Borders says
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Leigh Anne Borders says
I like to get a mani/pedi to pamper myself. Sometimes I can splurge and get a massage.
Cathy says
I pamper myself with chocolate and TV (like PLL)!
Kristin says
I pamper myself with a cup of tea and a nice face mask. The fiance knows not to bother me!
shaunie says
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shaunie says
Would have to say that I usually do a spa treatment on my feet and watch my favorite show
Shannon Rae says
I pamper myself by getting my nails done.
D Schmidt says
Tweeted
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D Schmidt says
I pamper myself by taking 15 minutes to myself to drink a cup of tea, paint my nails and catch up online.
Stepanie Louise says
Love PLL!
Dixie says
I love to treat myself to a new nail polish or lip product — it’s a fairly inexpensive way to pamper myself. 🙂
Melody Robinson Wright says
I totally feel you on this. I’ve gotten lucky now so far I’m down to only 3 days!
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Lisa Heath says
Long. Hot. Baths. I have PCOS so rarely have a cycle but I go through the motions and hate it
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Cynthia C says
Tweet
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Cynthia C says
A nice hot bath with good music is a nice way to pamper myself.
livivua says
footrub from hubby
Tabitha says
Fresh baked goodies!
Jaclyn Reynolds says
I pamper myself by making sure I get more sleep!
Shannon says
https://twitter.com/Momlovesl/status/499553677053394944
Shannon says
I pamper myself with a long hot shower
Madeline says
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Madeline says
I pamper myself by getting up early to exercise, and then rewarding myself with 15 minutes of reading a great book and drinking a yummy cup of coffee.
Kimmi @ The Plastic Diaries says
My comfort during that time of the month is cake. Lots of cake.
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Kendra says
ha…I definitely need a candle as a comfort item…
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shelly peterson says
A nice hot bubble bath, chocolate and curl up and watch a good movie of my choice.
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Bridget Heiple Reich says
Tweeted: https://twitter.com/crazygirl24/status/499282354867683328
Bridget Heiple Reich says
I pamper myself with bubble baths and painting my nails! 🙂
Allison says
Chocolate and a nice hot shower!
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Destany says
pampering = hot baths!
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Justina says
I comfort myself with chocolate, a body pillow, face mask, and some alone time!
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Sheila says
Body pillows are the best!!!!
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Leelo R says
I pamper myself with chocolate and ice cream during that period…. not the best idea actually 😀
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Honeygirlk says
I used to pamper myself all the time with a day at the spa and getting a body massage… but at $350 a pop… I can’t afford that money anymore. lol So – now I pamper myself with a foot soak in my little foot bath and a manicure all at home, while relaxing and listening to my favorite R&B jams.
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Kath TheFabZilla says
I pamper myself with my furry baby, do facials, shop or do nothing at all.
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amanda says
i pamper myself by taking a bath at night and waking up before everyone and drinking my coffee alone. its the little things
Katey says
Nothing makes me feel better than to lay on the couch in my undies eating a big bowl of Ben and Jerry’s ice cream! LOL
Betzy Carmona says
I love pampering myself ! However I tend to go splurge on something
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Amber Johnson says
I love giving myself mani pedis and exfoliating with a yummy smelling scrub!
Laura My Newest Addiction says
I sincerely love indulging in some fun laziness! YES to comfort factors!
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Tara says
I get my hair cut and colored at an expensive salon!
Natalie says
I pamper myself by playing with my puppy.
Natalie says
I tweeted under username @yarbr012: https://twitter.com/yarbr012/status/499015106848890880.
Brittany says
I like to pamper myself by turning off the baby monitor and pretending that I’m asleep. Aaaahhhhh yesssss!
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Amber says
Yes! Chocolate!!
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The Dalai Lama's Nails says
I pamper myself by taking myself shopping! (reminds of “Treat Yo’self” from Parks and Rec!)
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Miranda says
Pumpkin candles… dude yes!
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Kelly D says
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Kelly D says
I use nice lotions and soaps to pamper myself, and I drink coffee!
Nidia - Lit From Within says
A heating pad helps, but curling up on the couch with some rom com and ice cream is always good when it’s that time.
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Ange says
You would make me want a pumpkin candle in August, I hate you.
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Brooke says
rotflmfaooooo
Mami2jcn says
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Mami2jcn says
I take a bath and have a Mindy Project binge watching session on Hulu.
Phyrra says
Chocolate makes it all better.
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BeautyJudy says
I pamper myself by allowing myself at least one weekend day a month to sleep in!
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Anastasia says
Great post! I try to burn aromatic candles and also drink lots of herbal tea. And of course chocolate 🙂
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Nicole D says
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Nicole D says
I pamper myself by relaxing out on my patio and have a chilled cold drink on a nice summer day.
heather says
I pamper myself by taking a bubble bath. I love your blog.
latanya says
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latanya says
I take a bubble bath and read a good book
Jamie B says
Tweeted about your giveaway. 🙂 https://twitter.com/JamieJBeauchamp/status/498901699210117120
Jamie B says
I burn my favorite vanilla-scented candle, drink some coffee and relax.
Isla says
I ask some friends to come round, get some hot chocolate on the go, masks, foot masks, candles , tv , music thats how! Friends are the way to have some fun!
Rebecca Q. says
I pamper myself by lighting a favorite candle (depends on mood; my go to is apple- reminds me of comfort food), making a nice cup of tea ( depends on weather, but usually warm mint green tea), then I have my husband make homemade pasta and sauce with meatballs or I make my mom’s mac and cheese ( no better comfort food). Then I will watch a show like the vampire diaries or a classic movie like Gone with the wind or Princess bride. Something that doesn’t require to much thought but makes me laugh and forget my “visitor” . It’s time and space to break away. If all else fails I’m in my kitchen cooking something sweet and making movie theatre popcorn. But the scent of comfort food is my best defense to just forget and just be. 🙂
courtney b says
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courtney b says
i take a long hot bath with lots of bubbles a good book and a glass of wine!
Heather USA (Rafflecopter Rosie Areola) says
A long, bath with some products scented with Amber, Chamomile or Lavender, a deep conditioning hair masque. After that, a deep cleansing face mask, applying scented body butter or lotion all over and my favorite facial skincare routine then, finishing off with a mani/pedi using a color that takes my mood, while burning a relaxing, scented candle.
Madonna says
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Madonna says
My idea of pampering is a long soak in a tub full of bubbles
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Amy says
I know that this is for pads and stuff, but I throughly enjoyed the talk of Chocolate and PLL. Dear P. go away!
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steven weber says
I pamper myself by getting professional massages.
Elena says
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Elena says
I pamper myself by taking hot bath
Lisa Brown says
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Lisa Brown says
i pamper myself with home-done facials