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title: Does menstruation or PMS affect women's participation in adventurous activities?
description: Yes, 89% of women said menstruation or PMS affects their participation. Main barriers are practical challenges with hygiene and emotional concerns about missi
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- Does menstruation or PMS affect women's participation in adventurous activities?

Interview study, 2022

# Does menstruation or PMS affect women's participation in adventurous activities?

Yes, 89% of women said menstruation or PMS affects their participation. Main barriers are practical challenges with hygiene and emotional concerns about missing out.

 Early or limited evidence

100 women who participate in adventurous activities

## What they did

Qualitative survey of 100 women who participate in adventurous activities, asking how menstruation and PMS affects their participation through their own words.

## What they found

89% of respondents noted that participation is affected by menstruation or PMS. The main constraints were practical challenges of hygiene and waste disposal. Many women had emotional responses to missing out on activities and concerns about their performance in social contexts. Some women wanted to be role models encouraging open discussion about menstruation.

## What it means for you

Better toilet facilities and biodegradable products could help women participate more. Leaders and educators need more awareness about these barriers, especially men. The main limit is this study relies on women's own reports of their experiences.

89%

of women affected by menstruation or PMS

100

women surveyed

## About the study

Original title The impact of menstruation on participation in adventurous activities Authors Heather Prince, Erin Annison Journal Sport Education and Society Year 2022 Study design Interview study Participants 100 What was tested None Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.1080/13573322.2022.2059756](https://doi.org/10.1080/13573322.2022.2059756)

## Topics

[Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Menstrual cycle and mood](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-cycle-mood/)[Adolescents and young people](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-adolescents/)[Stigma, attitudes and culture](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-stigma-culture/)

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