What Athletes Need to Know about Periods and Talking to Teens About Them | Tarin It Up Podcast
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From Tarin: In this episode, I chat with Angie Marie about how menstruation impacts performance, how to manage it while staying active, and why we need to normalize these conversations.
We cover different period products from cups, tampons, period panties, discs, and what works best for outdoor adventures. Plus, we tackle some of the biggest myths (like, no, bears aren’t after your period blood 🐻❌). Angie also shares some game-changing tips for staying comfortable and confident while managing your cycle in the backcountry.
The more we talk about it, the easier it gets for everyone.
Key Takeaways:
🔴 Period talk shouldn’t be taboo. Education = confidence!
🏃♀️ Knowing how to manage your cycle can improve performance.
🩲 Period panties = comfy & sustainable.
🏕️ Treat menstrual products like other smellables when outdoors.
🤔 Struggling with a leaking menstrual cup? Flipping it inside out might help!
🧼 A portable bidet = backcountry hygiene game-changer.
💪 Normalizing periods empowers young athletes & outdoor enthusiasts.
Listen to this episode of Tarin It Up here on Apple, here on Spotify, or search on your fave app. 🎧
And on my Substack I share 8 Tips to Talk to Young Athletes about Periods and Not F**k it Up.