The figure skater was candid about competing on her period at the Olympics. Now, she wants all female athletes to feel ...

Gender bias around periods has impacted women’s participation in sports and their long-term health and well-being.

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Every month, 1.8 billion people menstruate. Elite athletes are no exception, with their period inevitably intersecting with major competitions. And it’s not just happening to those at the top — people ...

Having periods is normal, but talking about it with your kid might not be. Here's how to do it right, according to doctors.

Starting the period talk with your daughter can feel a bit daunting. It’s one of those important conversations that every parent needs to have, but knowing how to approach it can make all the ...

Who: Knix, with Rethink for creative and strategy, along with US soccer star Megan Rapinoe. What: “Sport Your Period,” the second part of a campaign launched late last year seeking to remove the ...

"I was shocked." "I didn't know what to do." "I thought I was dying." You don't have to look long to find people sharing the stories of getting their first period on social media — and for many, ...

We all have our periods, so why is it so difficult to talk about them? It’s time to break the taboo and open up about this shared experience. Connecting with each other is how we learn to deal with ...

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