Why Netflix’s ‘Messy Girl Summer’ Misses the Mark—and What It Means for Us All
Ever felt like a new Netflix category just gets you, but then misses some of your all-time favorites? That was me scrolling through Netflix’s recent rollout of the ‘Messy Girl Summer’ recommendation row. It's supposed to celebrate the gloriously imperfect, wild, and wonderfully chaotic energy we sometimes embody in summer—but honestly? I found myself screaming, ‘Wait, where are my shows?!’
If you haven’t read the article from CNET, I Think Netflix's New 'Messy Girl Summer' Category Missed a Few Titles, but I've Got You, it’s a fun and sharp commentary on the streaming service’s attempt to carve out a new vibe. The author points out how, while the idea is genius, the execution left out some beloved titles that really embody messy girl summer vibes.
But here’s the thing—this small Netflix snafu actually got me thinking about bigger themes. Like, what does it mean to embrace messiness? To accept the chaos in our lives, especially when it comes to something as deeply personal and sometimes challenging as starting a family?
Messy Girl Summer is really just about authenticity, right? The willingness to show up imperfect, loud, and vulnerable. And isn’t that what people trying to conceive often need—the space to be messy and real without judgment?
Enter the world of at-home insemination kits, like the ones from MakeAMom. These kits are designed for individuals and couples who want to take control of their fertility journey in the comfort of their own space. It’s not clinical, sterile, or intimidating—it’s intimate, empowering, and yes, sometimes a bit messy. But messiness here means something beautiful: hope, resilience, and love.
MakeAMom offers three innovative kits tailored to different needs:
- CryoBaby for low-volume or frozen sperm
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Just like Netflix’s category hints that we all crave stories where imperfection reigns, the journey to parenthood is rarely clean-cut. There are ups, downs, surprises, and moments where you just want to throw up your hands and say, “This is messy and hard!”
But isn’t that what makes it so human? It’s about embracing the entire ride, the imperfect, raw, and hopeful parts alike. Supportive tools like MakeAMom’s kits help folks lean into that messiness with dignity and control, turning vulnerability into empowerment.
I love the idea that culture—whether it’s streaming entertainment or reproductive health—should reflect and support the real, sometimes messy lives we lead. So while Netflix’s Messy Girl Summer might have missed a few shows, the conversation it sparks is bigger and more meaningful than a simple playlist.
If you or someone you know is navigating the often-complex world of fertility, maybe it’s time to embrace your own kind of messy summer with options that meet you where you are. For resources and info on at-home insemination kits designed for real life, check out MakeAMom's thoughtfully crafted solutions.
So, what’s your favorite ‘messy girl’ show that totally should have made the cut? And what does messy mean for you on your journey? Drop your thoughts in the comments. Let’s celebrate our beautifully imperfect stories together!