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Cricketer Alex Hartley Champions Menstruation Talks in Sports

12/30/2025

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In a recent podcast, cricketer Alex Hartley urged normalizing discussions about menstruation.
She reported receiving 4,000 supportive messages after speaking openly about periods.
A 2022 campaign found that 64% of schoolgirls stop playing sports due to period pain and stigma.
Hartley recalled her first period during a cricket match, noting the anxiety it caused.
Co-host Kate Cross said some players take pills to delay periods during matches, highlighting the pressure.

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In a recent podcast, cricketer Alex Hartley urged normalizing discussions about menstruation.
She reported receiving 4,000 supportive messages after speaking openly about periods.
A 2022 campaign found that 64% of schoolgirls stop playing sports due to period pain and stigma.
Hartley recalled her first period during a cricket match, noting the anxiety it caused.
Co-host Kate Cross said some players take pills to delay periods during matches, highlighting the pressure.