We all know that Valentine’s Day is that day to “celebrate love” – gosh, we’ve been sharing valentines since grade school (ah, that cute someone you’ve been crushin’ on). But hey, there are so many different ways we show our love for one another, and showering all the ones we love – including ourselves – with gifts is just one of those ways. So we say “yay” for Galentine’s Day! – celebrated every February 13th, it’s an opportunity to appreciate the gal pals you love and admire.
Here’s our 2021 recommendations of Galentine’s Day gifts — fun and sexy gifts that celebrate feminism and support female-owned brands:
Mmm-kay. How cute of a statement is this ring?! Remind yourself and your besties to prioritize self love. Just because you love yourself doesn’t mean you don’t love others – self love isn’t selfish. Keep lovin’ on yourself no matter what. We love this sustainable brand that makes limited run products so make sure you get yours before they run out. You’re a vision, bb!
We love our boobies! And why not have a little reminder that we should love our bodies. No two women’s bodies are alike and this cheeky zipper pouch drives home this point. Perfect for storing everything from pencils to cosmetics, this bag puts the fun in feminism.
This one is for all your fierce friends who are out to change the world. Name a woman in history who didn’t ruffle some feathers while breaking down barriers? We didn’t think so. With every sip, this ‘80s-inspired mug reminds its owner to never stop being vocal and to stand up for what’s right.
We LOVE this wine company so much we brought it back fromlast year’s list. Unapologetically Refreshing Oregon Rosé. Don’t underestimate pink. She is feminine, fun, ardent and serious; and she owns it. She is serious about making progress, passionate about equality for women and she balances bright acidity with soft, subtle red fruit. You can also join the #GetNasty Wine Clubto enjoy 10% off this wine and 50% off ground shipping of six bottles or more. Now that’s an opportunity for some zoom wine sessions with your Galentines!
And, of course, here at Lovability we’ve got you covered for Galentine’s Day gift ideas. Whether you’re alone, with that special someone or just just looking out for a friend who needs a little extra TLC, here's a self-love kis from ourBundle & Save Collectionto choose from.
5.The Get Wet Packby Lovability ($47)
This specially-curated bundle featuresThe WaterSlydeaquatic stimulator, a fab sex toy alternative and your ultimate self love – self care device. It’s a body safe, hands-free device that attaches to the head of your bathtub faucetfor maximum bath time pleasure and fun – solo or with a partner. Now available in 3 vibrant colors – Pink Pleasure, Aqua Maureen and Va Va Violet, we can’t stop gushing about this favorite bath time friend, and you won’t either!
Add in a Bomb Balm Arousal Balmand it’s a SRSLY awesome gift for YOU or your BFFs. This kit includes everything to get you wetter – in and out of the bath!
We hope you love our Galentine’s Day gifts reco’s. If you have some you’d love to share, drop it in the comments below or share on IG@LovabilityInc. And whether you’re celebrating Galentine’s Day, Valentine’s Day, or both, enjoy yourself — and remember to practice self-love all year round!
While all the stores are decking out for Valentine’s Day, we’re equally excited for Galentine's Day...
What is Galentine's Day?
For those of you who are out of the loop on this fabulous holiday,Galentine’s Dayis celebrated on February 13, the day before Valentine’s Day, to celebrate the love you share for your ladies (or any other platonic pals in your life).
The unofficial holiday debuted in 2010 onParks and Recreation’s sophomore season. Goddess and glorious female warrior Leslie Knope created Galentine’s Day to treat her ladies to waffles and her signature undying love. According to Leslie, “It’s like Lilith Fair, minus the angst. Plus frittatas.”
10 years later, Galentine’s Day is a real holiday during which women get together for brunch or post-work cocktails to shower each other with affection in a boyfriend-, husband-, and partner-free setting.
So this year, we’re using Galentine’s Day as a celebration of self-love. While Valentine’s Day is for couples, Galentine’s Day is for everybody!
Gift Ideas For Your Favorite Galentine
Thinking about celebrating Galentine’s Day this year? Check out our list to treat yo’ self orthe poetic and noble land-mermaidin your life.
Don’t you miss your elementary school days when you could give everyone you knew — from besties to crushes — a cute Valentine’s Day card? As an adult, it feels like the cards you find at the drugstore are excessively mushy, only reserved for long-time couples.
The Waterslyde, the latest addition to our product lineup, is an intimidation-free way to encourage your girl friends to practice self care and self pleasure. Whether your gifting it to your friend who is a pleasure product newbie or your pal whose drawer looks like a sex shop, the Waterslyde is great for starting out or switching things up. The Waterslyde is a water-diverter that can be used to practice the self-pleasurebathtub technique, to test something new during foreplay with a partner, or to practice genital hygiene. Give your gal the tool to help her ride the waves of self-love and self-pleasure!
What’s better than sharing a bottle of wine with your galentines? How about sharing a bottle of wine that gives back to women in leadership? Nasty Woman Wines is a woman-owned wine company that donates 20% of their net profits to help get more women in policy and leadership. We think theirBoss Lady Bubbles, a sparkler made with Riesling and a touch of Muscat, will bring the perfect amount of sophisticated fun to your Galentine’s Day festivities. Nasty Woman Wines recommends pairing this bubbly bottle with cheese, so get your gals together, whip up an instagramable charcuterie board, and enjoy the whole bottle with your babes.
Sometimes Valentine’s Day is best celebrated solo. If your bestie is an independent woman with a dry sense of humor, this gift is perfect for her. Vida Kush, an offbeat LA jewelry company, offers the perfect line of nameplate necklaces to let your gal keep her favorite mantra close. We’re especially in love with this “Nobody” necklace, which will help your friend send the message that her heart belongs to no one (except herself, of course).
Has your girl been feeling down about her love life lately? Is she an absolute badass and needs to be reminded? Gift her with this “Strong Women Intimidate Boys… and Excite Men” tee from Rebel Soul Collective. This shirt is the ultimate unapologetic “boy, bye” to all thefuck boyswho didn’t see your girl for the boss babe she is. To make things even better, Rebel Soul Collective offers custom t-shirt cropping services if you or your friend prefer a fun and sexy fit. To make sure the message of this tee really makes an impact, pair this gift with ourFuckboy Repellent body sprayor a night out at aDrag His Assshow.
As a pro-empowerment brand, we know how hard it can be to find quality sex supplies that don’t feel like they’re getting in the way of having a good time. Lorals, one of our friends in the sexual wellness world, offers thin latex panties that may have you or your friends saying “Yes, please!” to oral sex more often. Lorals can be used to prevent chafing, to save bedsheets during period sex, to make people feel more comfortable if they don’t want to be fully exposed, and to allow to explore healthy anal play.
Personally, we think there’s no greater gift than the gift of feeling 100% comfortable during oral. While you’re ordering a pack of Lorals for your gals, definitely order one for yourself to try out with your partner(s)!
Waiting for an engagement ring for Valentine’s Day is sooo last year. This year, gift your bestie — or yourself — with this self love pinky ring from Fred and Far. Fred and Far’s line of pinky rings serve as a symbol of commitment to self love and come with a pinky promise pact including mantras to vow to always practice self love. We all know that pinky promises are incredibly unbreakable, so making a pact for self love is definitely something we can stand behind.
Whether you’re deciding to make this commitment to yourself, or encouraging your bestie to make the pact, Galentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to start a self love journey.
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When your bestie doesn’t know what Galentine’s Day is:
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So whether you’re celebrating Galentine’s Day, Valentine’s Day, or both, enjoy yourself and practice self-love all year! Stay tuned for more self-love content coming to you throughout February!
And, as always, if you have other feminist brand and products you love and want to recommend, leave us a comment and we’ll do our best to feature them in future Purse Perfect gift guides!
About The Author
Bailey Shea (@baileyksheaon Instagram) is a recent graduate of the University of Connecticut, having received a Bachelor of Arts in English and Communication with a minor in Women’s Studies. She is a strong feminist who hopes to use her future career in publishing and marketing to magnify unheard voices. Outside the writing world, Bailey is an aspiring powerlifter, the human embodiment of a sunflower, and a Taco Bell connoisseur. You can find more of her work atbaileykshea.com.
