Lunchtime chat about something we don’t often speak enough about… periods. A natural cycle that almost half the population experience once a month. Which is significantly linked with physical and mental health and well-being. I think this short chat is relevant to everyone, with or without a period.

-I start by talking about the female athlete triad, what it is, my experiences, and what can support healing & recovery.

-Getting my period back after five years!! the day after Scotland becoming the first nation to PASS the bill to provide period products free for everyone.

 -Finish by talking about period dignity & period poverty- how impactful dehumanizing not having access to period products can be.

I have had many cruicual open and honest conversations with Vilius about periods, how I have felt over the years, the worry and angst when I lost my period the official name being hypothalamic amenorrhea and the joy I experienced when it came back- a huge lesson in trusting our bodies and knowing they will balance their selves out when they feel relaxed and at ease. 

Female Athlete Triad related resources:

Book: No Period. Now What? by Dr. Nicola J Rinaldi, Stephanie G Buckler, Lisa Sanfilippo Waddell

Podcast: Endurance Planet, Stacy Sims, PhD: The ‘Everything’ Guide for Female Athletes