Maeve Mannion Shares Why Tracking Your Period is CRUCIAL | The Period Panel
The Period Panel is proudly supported by Active Iron. Use the code hersport30 to get 30% off. Shop now at www.activeiron.com Delving into the world of sports and menstrual cycles, Maeve Mannion, a competitive powerlifter, has embarked on a groundbreaking journey. Growing up immersed in basketball and rugby, she noticed a glaring gap in resources available to female athletes like …
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Sarah Davies Talks Periods, Birth Control & Weightlifting | The Period Panel
The Period Panel is proudly supported by Active Iron. Use the code hersport30 to get 30% off. Shop now at www.activeiron.com In a groundbreaking episode of the Period Panel, Her Sport had the privilege of welcoming Sarah Davies, an Olympic weightlifter and coach. This was not just an exploration of her journey through the realm of sport but a candid conversation …
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The Period Panel: Season 2 | Powered By Active Iron
Talking about periods is about education, empowerment, health awareness, and reducing the stigma around a natural process. The Period Panel is here to do just that. Through conversations with distinguished guests, the Period Panel aims to highlight the importance of having conversations round periods to help girls and women embrace their bodies, feel more confident, and, in the long run, …
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Hayley Nolan Discusses Taking Away The Taboo Around Periods | The Period Panel
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HerSport Editor
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October 12, 2023
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Interview, Video
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Hayley Nolan, the football sensation from Crystal Palace and Ireland National team squad, sat down with Niamh Tallon for a candid conversation about a subject often relegated to hushed tones – periods. The talk revolved around shattering the stigma associated with discussing periods, the effects of menstruation on a professional athlete’s performance, and the significance of preparation on and off …
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Dr Stephanie Ooi And Dr Kiran Rahim Talk Periods and Cultural Taboos | The Period Panel
In the latest episode of the Period Panel, we were delighted to have Dr. Stephanie Ooi and Dr. Kiran Rahim join us on the Period Panel to share their professional insights discussing women’s health. A GP with MyHealthcare Clinic, Dr. Stephanie Ooi is passionate about using her skills and knowledge to educate people about their health and address any concerns …
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Pharmacist Jess Redden Debunks Period Myths On The Period Panel
Pharmacist Jess Redden joined us on the Period Panel to share her professional knowledge on the menstrual cycle, answer some burning questions and give some personal advice on pregnancy. Jess Redden qualified as a pharmacist in February 2022 and dreams of opening up her own pharmacy with an additional one-stop health store attachment. She specialises in a holistic approach to …
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“Periods are our Superpower” Rachael Burford On Talking Taboo Topics
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September 15, 2022
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Interview, Rugby
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Rachael Burford is an English Rugby player and has been playing the sport since she was just six years of age. She was recently on our Period Panel to discuss how she felt growing up in a sport around the stereotypes and knowledge of periods from a young girl now to a successful international athlete. The only time she spoke …
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Higher Risk of Injury During Ovulation, Shelly Hackett on Different Phases of Menstrual Cycle
This week on The Period Panel, Shelly Hackett shared how being knowledgeable about your menstrual cycle can improve your physical and mental health. The menstrual cycle can be broken up into two phases. The first phase is the follicular phase. The second phase is the luteal phase. Phase one starts on the first day of the bleed. At this point …
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Wimbledon Dress Code Criticised for Lack of Inclusivity for Menstruating Athletes
Once again, the topic of women’s dress code in sport has been brought to the surface as athletes and reporters criticise Wimbledon, the oldest tennis tournament in the world, for requiring women to wear white clothing. This comes out of concern for menstruating athletes as the fear of leaking or bleeding through clothing can cause anxiety and embarrassment. Qinwen Zheng …
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The Period Panel: Everything You Need to Know About Sustainable Period Products
More people have been considering making the switch to reusable menstrual products over the last several years. The sustainable products offer two main benefits; protecting the environment and saving money. The negative effects of single-use sanitary products are shocking. A person with a period uses 12,000-16,000 menstrual items in their lifetime, and disposable menstrual products are the 5th …
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