Summary
Alex Hartley, a former England cricketer, spoke about women's periods on the radio during a cricket match. While many people supported her for discussing the topic, she also faced criticism. Hartley believes that talking about periods should be normal, and not something women should fear.
Key Facts
- Alex Hartley discussed her period on BBC Test Match Special during an Ashes cricket game.
- She received both positive and negative feedback for talking about periods publicly.
- Many people, including fathers, mothers, and teenagers, supported her by sending direct messages.
- Hartley shared an experience where a girl in India was banned from playing cricket due to her period.
- A 2022 UK campaign reported that 64% of school-age girls stop playing sports because of period-related issues.
- Hartley mentioned that periods are often a concern in cricket due to players wearing white uniforms.
- Kate Cross, an England cricketer, noted that some players take pills to delay periods during matches.
