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Females Safety and Welfare

Openness of Conversations about the Menstrual Cycle

Starting a conversation with a female athlete about the menstrual cycle can sometimes be uncomfortable

The visual provides you with simple messages to start your conversation.

Clarity of message: consider sharing an observation of changes in training, performance or behaviour, for example…

Evidence: share facts and knowledge, avoiding myths!

Really listen: to the athlete’s experience; everyone’s experience will be unique.

Support: what next? Any actions? Share these with the individual so they are aware of the support you are providing.

Download the glossary as a PDF.

Want to know more?

Welsh Institute of Performance Science’s Natalie Brown shares her experience and insight on how to successfully start the conversation.

Read it here

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