Gift giving can be fun, but finding something that feels personal and purposeful? That can take a little more digging. To help you out, we’ve compiled a guide full of options that feel good to give (and receive) while also supporting reproductive freedom—whether that’s by donating to abortion funds, showing your support with cool merch, or sparking thoughtful conversations in your community.
1. Donate to Hey Jane’s abortion fund partners
If you want a gift that makes an immediate impact, donating to an abortion fund is one of the most powerful options. These funds help patients cover care, travel, lodging, childcare, and all the small (and not-so-small) costs that add up when someone is seeking an abortion.
If you’re donating on someone’s behalf, include a short note letting them know their gift is helping someone get care right now.
👉 Give a meaningful gift—donate to our abortion fund partners here.
2. Hey Jane merch to rep their values
For the friend who loves a statement piece—or the one whose water bottle is always mysteriously disappearing—Hey Jane merch is thoughtful, fun, and full of personality. Grab something for someone you love (or yourself—no judgment), like these fan favorites:
Sticker pack: Perfect for laptops, water bottles, notebooks, or anything that needs a little extra flare.
Cotton Canvas Classic Tote: Sturdy enough for gym clothes, textbooks, or that “I swear I wasn’t planning to buy this much” farmers’ market haul.
👉 Check out our merch store
3. A cozy self-care kit
Everyone deserves a little comfort, especially during a the holiday season. Create a personalized self-care kit for someone who could use extra ease.
Here are some ideas to get you started:
- A soft heating pad for cramps or to stay warm.
- A cute mug or their favorite tea.
- A Hey Jane sweatshirt—cozy enough to live in all winter.
- Snacks they love.
- A handwritten note.
It’s simple, thoughtful, and shows you put real care into their gift.
4. A book that sparks conversations
Some books stay with you long after you close the cover. For friends who love learning or want a deeper understanding of reproductive rights, try one of these team favorites:
- Abortion: Our Bodies, Their Lies, and the Truths We Use to Win by Jessica Valenti
- Scarlet A: The Ethics, Law, and Politics of Ordinary Abortion by Katie Watson
- The Turnaway Study by Diana Greene Foster
- You’re the Only One I’ve Told by Meera Shah
Or try Baking by Feel by Becca Rea-Tucker, aka The Sweet Feminist, a Hey Jane friend who advocates for abortion access and bakes like a dream. With 65 beautiful recipes organized by emotion—happy, sad, mad, anxious, and hopeful—it’s a comforting and creative gift. You can also pre-order her upcoming book here →
Each of these titles is accessible, powerful, and rooted in lived experience—the kind of reads that open minds and spark better conversations.
5. A subscription to a reproductive and sexual health newsletter
Give someone the gift of staying informed—without the doomscrolling. Here are some of our favorite newsletters that offer smart, well-researched commentary on reproductive health and abortion access, along with a sense of community among people working toward the same goals.
- Abortion Every Day by Jessica Valenti.
- Repro Rights NOW by Cody McDevitt.
- FutureFemHealth by Anna O’Sullivan.
A paid subscription helps independent journalists keep doing this critical work. It’s thoughtful, educational, and supports the movement all year long.
6. Create an emergency care kit
Give someone the gift of peace of mind. The holidays are busy, schedules get unpredictable, and—let’s be honest—people have sex. An emergency care kit makes it easy to feel prepared, no matter what the season brings.
You can include items like:
- Emergency contraception like Plan B or Ella (helpful to have before you actually need it)
- Condoms
- Pregnancy tests
- A small pouch or case to keep everything organized
It’s a thoughtful, practical “just in case” gift that says, I care about you and your well-being. Most people are relieved to have these items on hand when life gets hectic.
7. Host a watch-and-discuss night
Create time for community and conversation. Invite a few people over to watch a film or documentary about abortion access or reproductive justice. Great options include:
- The Janes
- Red, White and Blue
- Short films from advocacy orgs
Add popcorn, tea, and some cozy blankets, and you’ve got a meaningful, low-key gathering that leaves everyone feeling more connected.
8. Craft a birth control case
For the crafty gift-givers: grab felt, glue, and some creativity from your local craft store and make a personalized birth control pill case. There are tons of tutorials on TikTok for inspiration. It’s small, thoughtful, and surprisingly helpful.
9. Gift a reproductive justice art print or poster
Independent artists—especially queer, trans, and BIPOC creators—make incredible artwork centered on bodily freedom and care. Consider gifting a print, poster, or postcard set from an artist whose work aligns with reproductive justice. It supports small creators and spreads powerful messages.
Here are some artists making waves in reproductive justice through art:
10. Share your story
Not every meaningful gift has a price tag. One of the most powerful things we can share is our voice.
If you’ve had an abortion and feel safe doing so, consider sharing your story—on Reddit, anonymously online, in advocacy spaces, or even directly with someone who might need to hear it. You could also send someone your state’s abortion access guide.
Stigma fades when stories are shared. You never know who your words might help.
Gifts don’t have to be fancy to be meaningful. Whether you donate to an abortion fund, share your story, pick a book that makes someone think, or snag something cute from the Hey Jane merch shop, each idea supports reproductive freedom in a warm, personal way.
Because at the end of the day, giving back isn’t just about the present—it’s about the impact it carries forward. And that’s a gift worth celebrating all year long.
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