"I Have My Period Right Now": How Female Athletes Are Breaking the Taboo of the Menstrual Cycle

Biathlete Julia Simon discusses the impact of the menstrual cycle on sports performance, emphasizing that women cannot be judged by the same standards as men. Boxer Marine Beauchamp shares her experiences, including the stress of managing her period before fights. To break taboos, the French Boxing Federation organized an event to encourage women's sports participation, in collaboration with Smoon, a menstrual underwear brand.