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Sport as a tool to discuss periods in a safe and engaging way!

While menstrual education is very much needed among children of all genders, talking about periods is still a taboo. Many educators and families find it hard to create a safe space for everyone to discuss menstruation with preadolescents.

Fostering a culture of openness and understanding around menstruation in sports is crucial as it empowers and educates, dismantles harmful stigmas, promotes effective health management practices, and addresses economic barriers.

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Free comic book about periods for children and educators

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Olivia’s Journey through Menstruation is a free-to-download comic book that can help educators talk about menstruation with children, created from a Women  collaboration with Puma x Modibodi.
Girls stop practicing sports while having their periods due to:

 

  • Fear of leakage 
  • Little time to shower/wash after exercise 
  • Feeling weak and/or in pain 
  • Lack of confidence in their ability to manage periods

Through menstrual health education, participants become better able to manage menstruation and challenge taboos. They understand that menstruation is a natural process that should not carry shame nor restrict anyone from engaging in activities they enjoy, such as playing sports.

In this comic book, you will meet Olivia, a girl who experiences her period for the first time. Olivia is here to make others feel comfortable talking about their period too. Her story is one of many. Thank you, Olivia, for sharing your story!