Ball Together Now

Just a bunch of gal pals doing what they love

Written by Becca Richardson (Top Notch Gal Pal)

Football has been quite the obsession of mine since I was a little girl.

With an older sister who thought she was God’s gift to all sports (she was and still is by the way) I felt it my duty throughout childhood, teenagerdom and Uni to put her in her place when it came to the world’s most beautiful game.

What started as a 4 year old’s ambition to slide her sister to the ground in the name of sporting competition, grew to become one of the most important aspects of my life. Football offered a place for me to make friends, it made me understand and feel what it’s like to have a burning passion for something, taught me what it meant to be relied upon and to rely on others, honestly the list of what football has brought me in my life is endless.

Now in my 30s I still chase balls weekly with the same joy I had at 4, albeit now with a dodgy ankle and hips that haven’t lied like Shakira since the 00’s. I genuinely thought football had gone above and beyond to provide what it could for me in my life. Until this Summer.

I, alongside one my closest dearest friends and Founder of Gal Pal, Fiona, were given the opportunity to merge our love of football with the values and mission we hold with Gal Pal.

As such, this blog is quite far away from our usual sexual empowerment and informational pieces and instead I suppose you could call it a love letter to the incredible team we sponsor, everyone who was involved in BallTogetherNow Festival 2024 and to all women and non-binary people who are finding empowerment through sport.

For those who may have seen our logo or heard the 10/10 sex toy puns that came our way allow us to formally introduce you to Gal Pal. We are a female focussed sex toy company, empowering women to get to know themselves, screw taboos, and explore new sexual journeys in a safe and inclusive space.

Now you know a little about us, you may understand why sponsoring social women’s football teams for us was a complete dream. We are living in a revolutionary time for female sport, and having the opportunity to partner with like-minded people who just want the best for all women, to be uplifted, respected and empowered whether through sport, work, home life or browsing for your next vibrator – we want to be a part of it.

Which is why it is such a pleasure to have sponsored our first football team Knee Bother in Glasgow this year. We are so proud to have you represent Gal Pal, and see our brand showcased on the kits of brilliant footballers but even more so brilliant people.

It’s through our sponsorship that we learned about Ball Together Now in Manchester, a trans inclusive festival of football for women and non binary people. Without a doubt, this is one of the best sporting festivals we have ever seen organised! The vibe, the planning, the people, and the strong message of inclusivity – just wow.

Congratulations to all involved in creating an amazing weekend that we will always remember.

For those who may not have heard of Ball Together Now, we highly recommend you check them out.

Before we finish off, something pulled you to click this blog, whether it’s sex toys, football or both, but at the core of it – we’re all in the business of lifting one another up, and this hot Gal Pal Summer we were truly thankful to be welcomed into these circles and be given the opportunity to merge our two biggest passions.

Love,

Your Gal Pals x