How to Prepare for Your Boudoir Shoot When You’re Menstruating

You’ve booked your boudoir session, you’ve picked out your looks, you’re feeling like the best version of yourself. But the day before you session you wake up with your period. Queue the panic of what to do.

Trust me, you’re not the first person to ever get their period the day before (or even on the day of) a boudoir session. We get the question of “What do I do?” more often than not and I’m here to let you know you can still enjoy your boudoir session, even when you’re menstruating. 

If you’re going to be on your period during your scheduled boudoir session, here are some tips to make sure you’re prepared.

Rely on Menstruation Product

When it comes to your period and your boudoir session, I highly recommend wearing a tampon for your session since you can tuck the string up into your outfit (don’t worry about strings showing in your photos - I edit those out!). But, if tampons don’t work for you, there are so many other amazing products you can utilize! A few of our favorites include reusable menstrual cups and period panties. Knix, Joyja, and Thinx are all great brands for period underwear that you can work into your looks! 

Stay Hydrated and Remember to Stretch

If you tend to get cramps or feel bloated when you get your period (I’m with you!), drink a lot of water so you can stay hydrated and stretch regularly. Both with help you feel better and help eliminate bloat.

Period relief medication like Midol is also a great way to help you feel better! Remember, you’ll be holding some uncomfortable poses, so if you cramp easily, take pain meds ahead of time to alleviate getting worse cramps during your session.

Remember, The Session is All About You

While having your period during your boudoir session might not be the ideal situation, I promise it won’t affect your photos! I’ll make sure to pose you and use lighting that’ll make you look and feel great. And when you get your photos back, you won’t even realize you had your period in your images because you’ll look THAT good!