‘Great now I am crying’: Parents blindfold their daughter, then surprise her with a cake to celebrate her first period
In 2026, menstruation is no longer a taboo. People are not only shedding prejudices surrounding it but also celebrating it. For instance, user @annuhleee on TikTok shared a video on January 13 this year celebrating her daughter’s first period, often referred to as “becoming a woman.”
When user @annuhleee posted a video of her and her partner celebrating their daughter’s first period, she didn’t expect it to blow up. But here we are, almost a month later, and it has become an internet sensation. As of this writing, the video has more than 100k views and 28k likes. Additionally, more than 600 people have commented on the video, and over 2000 have saved it.
TikTok user @annuhleee is celebrating her daughter’s first period
Captioned “being better parents than mine ever were to me>>>” @annuhleee’s TikTok post about her daughter, Phoenix’s first period, opens with her partner asking their daughter, who is blindfolded, to say how many fingers he is holding up. Then it moves to him guiding her through a door and into a room where there is a big surprise waiting for her. A red heart cake with “Period!” written on it to celebrate her first period.
As she removes her blindfold, she is both surprised and shocked, but by her expressions, also very grateful. This event is followed by her mother saying, “You did it. You, I mean this, you were a champ… you handled it, actually quite gracefully during a really big week,” followed by her dad saying, “And you communicated really well.”
What the dad said right after this has won over the internet, with many appreciating him for it. He said, “Maybe instead of making a wish, we make it like a… we’re channelling good menstrual health for Phoenix… Whatever she chooses to do with her body, that it’s healthy for a long time. Your body is magical.”
Then comes the next step, blowing the candles and cutting the cake, which Phoenix confirms is “bomb.” What’s more? She even gestures that it was perfect.
User @annuhleee’s TikTok video has created an impact on people
As previously mentioned, user @annuhleee’s TikTok video has been a huge success on the platform, with many people commenting under it. One of the comments that has received the most likes is one of the most elaborate and definitely the most thoughtful. User @thecrystalhighris writes, “‘Maybe instead of a wish we make it like a..we’re channeling good menstrual health for Phoenix and whatever she chooses to do with her body.. that it’s healthy for a long time.’…my goodness that is one of the sweetest things I’ve ever heard a man say..yall are doing it right for her. I hope the cake was delicious.”
User @fluidmama, on the other hand, adds a little bit of humour to her comment and writes, “Crying in luteal phase.” In case anyone isn’t aware, this phase of the menstrual cycle is characterised by extreme mood swings among a list of other things.
User @chiquis__520 added a personal touch to her comment by recounting her own experiences of getting her first period and how she was glad that parenting looks different now. She said, “I remember being too embarrassed to even tell my mom I started when I was in 5th grade. I love how different parenting is becoming! That cake looks awesome.”
The comments section of the post was filled with many such positive messages, prompting @annuhleee to make an appearance and share her thoughts. She wrote, “Y’all all these comments are making me cry!!!! You all deserve so much better, and I’m happy that sharing this moment is healing for so many women.”
On average, girls get their first period at 12 years old
According to the National Health Service, on average, girls get their first period when they are 12 years old. However, the figures might vary depending on multiple factors. The source also mentions that a girl may start menstruating anytime between the ages of 8 and 17, or 2 years after she shows the first signs of puberty.
The NHS also highlights that if someone doesn’t get their period after 15 and is not showing any signs of puberty, then they should seek medical help. They would generally suggest blood tests to determine hormone levels in the body, which are the root cause behind such occurrences.
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