Why Netflix’s ‘Messy Girl Summer’ Missed the Mark—and What That Tells Us About Fertility Choices

Posted in At-Home Fertility Kits by Emily Nguyen - 27 July 2025

Ever scrolled through Netflix, thinking, ‘Where’s my kind of messy?’ Well, apparently, Netflix thinks they’ve nailed it with their new 'Messy Girl Summer' category. But if you peek at the article by CNET, you’ll see it’s not quite the chaotic, unapologetically imperfect vibe we crave. Some favorite messy titles got left behind. That got me thinking... what if fertility journeys had their own 'Messy Girl Summer' moment? Because let’s face it—fertility is rarely neat and tidy. And the way we approach it is evolving faster than Netflix’s algorithm can keep up.

Let’s unpack this mess—and discover how new at-home options are making fertility more accessible (and way less clinical).

The Messy Reality of Fertility

Fertility isn’t a straight line. It’s a wild ride full of emotional rollercoasters, embarrassing questions, and moments that don’t quite fit the