Sport Groundbreaking survey reveals period concerns are driving Australian girls away from sport Periods are impacting girls’ participation in sport, with a new study showing one in five girls aged 10-16 are considering dropping out.
News & Views What this gynaecologist wants you to know about medical myths and social media Dr Jen Gunter is known as the internet’s OB/GYN. Here’s what she wants us to know about misinformation, doomscrolling & quick-fix Insta treatments.
News & Views ‘Disgusting’: Woman in Geraldton faces trial for stealing $10 packet of period products A magistrate’s court in Western Australia is proceeding with a trial for a woman charged with stealing $10 worth of period products earlier in the year.
Health Less than a third of schools worldwide have sanitary bins in girls’ toilets, new report shows Less than one in three schools around the world provide bins for menstrual waste in girls’ bathrooms, a new report from the UN has revealed.
Health WA government to provide free period products in public primary schools The Western Australian government has expanded its initiative to provide girls with free period products at all public primary schools across the state.
Sport Bulldogs announce they will provide free period products for players and fans ahead of the NRL Women in League round The Bulldogs have announced they will provide free period products for players and fans ahead of this weekend’s NRLW Women in League round.
News & Views Does a woman’s menstrual cycle affect her athletic performance? Here’s what the science says Fluctuations in sex hormones are associated with inflammation peaks and troughs. These could potentially influence athletic performance.
Sport Cate Campbell on the struggle of managing her period as an athlete Four-time Olympic swimmer Cate Campbell has opened up about the struggle of managing her period as an elite athlete.
News & Views AFLW players will no longer wear white shorts to reduce period anxiety AFLW players will no longer white shorts during games in an effort to reduce player anxiety around menstruation.
News & Views Wimbledon plans to scrap all-white dress code for female players Wimbledon’s all-white dress code might be about to change for women, with the announcement of plans to scrape the rule.
Advice Five lessons from two friends with a shared mission to eradicate period poverty Young entrepreneurs, Eloise Hall and Isobel Marshall share five lessons they learned on how to use the power of friendship for good.
Menstrual hygiene Free period products for all state school students in Queensland Students attending any state school in Queensland will now have access to feminine sanitary products free of charge.