The Age – Sport · sport
Kiera Austin champions period awareness with innovative undershorts for athletes
12 hours ago
Australian netballer Kiera Austin championed period awareness in sports following a drop in girls' participation after menarche. She co-designed UnderAustin, period undershorts capable of holding 15-20ml of liquid, aiming to alleviate fears around menstruation during play. Austin's advocacy reflects broader research showing nearly one in five girls consider quitting sports due to period-related issues.
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