Today, we are talking about periods!
In fact, a recent global survey reveals concerning trends: half of teenage girls avoid sports due to menstruation-related concerns like embarrassment and fear of leaks. This stigma, coupled with inadequate menstrual education for coaches, creates barriers to women's sports participation. Despite this, 75% of women advocate for open discussions about menstruation in sports. Dr. Tara-Leigh McHugh, a gender equity researcher from the University of Alberta, and her mentee Helene Jørgensen, a biathlete and coach, join us to address this issue. Together, we explore strategies to destigmatize menstruation in sports and ensure that it doesn't hinder girls' participation - It's time to break the silence and empower women in sports!
If you or someone you know would be interested in participating in one of Dr. McHugh research studies, please reach out to tmchugh@ualberta.ca for more information.
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