British long jumper Jazmin Sawyers has hailed the increased volume of clothing options to help female athletes cope with periods.
As part of 'The Period Panel', a conversation to mark Menstrual Hygiene Day on Sunday May 28, Sawyers discussed her experience of competing in elite sport while simultaneously dealing with the «worry» of periods.
Ad Sawyers was joined by Eurosport's Orla Chennaoui, Arsenal striker Jodie Taylor and women's health and performance expert Dr Emma Ross.
All Sports'It's going to be hugely positive!' — Robson explains Wimbledon kit changeAN HOUR AGO Asked by Chennaoui whether she had ever been self-conscious in her competition clothing while on her period, and whether that factored into her psychological approach to performance, Sawyers said: «So first thing I'll say is that it [the clothing] is a choice. »The little ones, the little sort of briefs that I wear is a choice.
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