I make playlists for pretty much every aspect of my life – my morning skincare routine, my commute, my weekend runs – which is why I also have a period playlist. You might be thinking, why make a playlist for your period? Okay, maybe my Pisces (I also have a playlist), but I like to cry a lot during my period.
During this time, I like to stock up on sweet and savory snacks, curl up in a ball, and listen to sad songs. While I know my cramps can’t be cured entirely by music, feelings of nostalgia, heartbreak and sadness help with all my emotions. I pour all my feelings into Maggie Rogers or Lorde’s harrowing lyrics. Listening to the soft, sultry sound of Billie Ellish or SZA calms me down. Maybe you like listening to an acoustic version of an instrumental song. Whatever the case, I’ve collected nearly two hours of songs to help you through another period.
This playlist contains soft songs like “Cardigan” by Taylor Swift, “Mad” by Solange feat. Lil Wayne, Ariana Grande’s “Ghostin” and more. Of course, a period playlist wouldn’t feel complete without Leona Lewis’ “Bleeding Love” (exaggerated?) or any of Adele’s songs. If retro is more your thing, listen to Janet Jackson, Mariah Carey, and Avril Lavigne’s songs from the ’90s and early ’00s. If you want to explore songs in other languages, check out Brazilian singer Anitta’s Portuguese songs, Lolo Zouaï’s French chorus lyrics, Bad Bunny’s Spanish loveless songs, and Shakira’s classic “Moscas en La Casa.” Browse the entire Spotify list below, or keep scrolling for the full track list.
Full playlist:
- Long Love You by Maggie Rogers
- Frank Ocean
- ‘s “Thinking Bout You” “Bleeding Love” by Leona Lewis
- “I Don’t Know You” by The Marias
- Bad Rabbit’s “Amorfoda”
- Jhené Aiko’s “BS” feat. HER
“Everything I Want” by Billie Ellish
- “Good Cry” by Noah Cyrus
- Lorde’s “Duty”
- “Vocêmentiu” by Anita Feat. Caetano Veloso
- Shakira’s “Moscas en la Casa”
- Rihanna’s “Stay”
- Tems’ feat of “discovery”. Brent Faiyaz
- “Anytime, Anywhere” by Janet Jackson
- “At My Worst” by Pink Sweat$ feat. Kehlani
- SZA feat of “Love Galore.” Travis Scott
- Solange’s “Mad” feat. “Unplugged” by Lil Wayne
- Dani Leigh
- “From High to Low” by Lolo Zouaï
- Joji
- “Glimpse of Us” Cardi B feat “I Do”. SZA
- “Complex” by Avril Lavigne
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- Lana Del Rey’s “Life and Death”
Taylor Swift’s “Cardigan”
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“Stay With Me” by Sam Smith
“Someone Like You” by Adele
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