Sleepover at Your Boyfriend's - Taking that Big Step

Some Useful Essentials

Alright ladies (and gentlemen, if you so please,) as you can tell from the title, this post is going to be about sleeping over for the first time at your boyfriend's or significant other's. I personally did this for the first time a couple nights ago and it went swimmingly. However, if you search the internet for "sleeping over at a boyfriend's house" no one has really touched on the subject. Not unless you want to read about parents and their thoughts on it in forums. Although I did find an amusing anecdote here. Otherwise, no thank you.
What about those of us who are actually old and mature enough to be doing this? Granted I don't think we'd be googling it, but it'd be nice to have some resources. So alas, here I am sitting with my laptop in my lap writing a post about it. You're welcome. Just kidding. Though hopefully you find this post helpful.

So to start off I'm going to share the real truth about sleeping over: less is more. You don't have to bring a shit load of stuff to his house when you spend the night, if anything at all.

← Pictured to the left, I have some essentials that I brought over to my boo's house when I spent the night. That was more than enough for me. The only reason I had even that much with me was because I threw stuff I already had packed from vacation into my bag. Gotta love convenience. *thumbs up* Not pictured obviously are the clothes I wore and PJs I changed into. I just brought a pair of sweatpants, comfy t-shirt, and extra shirt for the next morning.

Soooo anywho, let's jump into my list of essentials!

• A bag for your things

This may be a no-brainer, but I figured I'd add it onto the list for good measure. My advice is to not bring a bag that's too big. You don't want to alarm him and make him feel like you're moving in. You're spending one night. Keep it simple. Hell, I brought all of my stuff in a Forever 21 bag (the culprit is pictured to the right). Everything I needed fit nicely inside the bag and it was easy to carry. However, next time I think I'm going to bring my things in a bag like the one above.

• A change of undies/shirt

Yes, I have a pair of my undies pictured above *gasp* but come on ladies! You want to feel fresh while you're at your boo's house especially if you're not showering. My boyfriend's bathroom is nasty, so there is no way I'm ever showering in there. The next morning, I actually put on the same shirts I was wearing the night before and wore my PJ pants home. I wasn't going anywhere. I had a dress with but didn't feel like wearing it. If you don't wanna do that, I'd recommend wearing the same jeans and changing your shirt and undies.

• A pair of PJs

 Also a no-brainer unless you "forget" and he gives you something to wear. I just slept in an oh-so-sexy t-shirt without a bra.

•  Toothpaste/Toothbrush/Mouth Wash

Please, please, please don't pull a Kristen Wiig from Bridesmaids and run to the bathroom quick, do your makeup and hair, and climb back into bed. I will smack you. While it's nice to want to look nice for your honey, he invited you to spend the night for two reasons: he wants to get laid and he wants to spend time with you in all of your morning-breath-puffy-eyed glory. However, be courteous and at least "brush your goddamn teeth, cus your breath stinks." (Practical Magic reference, anyone?)

• Hair brush/Face Wash

 The hair brush will be nice to have in the morning. I brought mine, but didn't need it because my hair didn't get messed up. I know, I know, but it's true. We only slept for a few hours and I tried to move as minimally as possibly to avoid waking him up. I also brought face wash but didn't use it. I'd recommend bringing it especially if you wear makeup before going over. I wasn't wearing any, so it wasn't much of an issue. By the time we went to bed, I was too tired to wash my face. (Lame excuse, I know...)

• Deodorant

I'm going to say that this is probably the most important thing you can bring aside from your toothbrush and toothpaste. I had mine with me although it isn't pictured. It's actually in the bottom of the Forever 21 bag under the dress I never wore. You wanna smell good for your man in the morning! Or any time really. Throw some on before heading out the door the next morning.

Other miscellaneous things:

• Condoms - I'm not saying this is a must. I truly think you should not have sex with your man until you are 84904859034809% ready for it.  I had some with just in case. I know for a fact that my boo doesn't have any at his place.
• Body spray
• Phone charger - I'm lucky in that my boo has the same phone as me, so I could've just used his if I needed to.

Have you spent the night at your boyfriend's? Was it awkward for you? Do you have any other suggestions on what to bring? Leave a comment below!