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Three years ago, we were inspired to begin Play On, the campaign for free period wear in sports clubs and venues.

Why period wear?

Periods are one of the top barriers to girls being active. Menstruators worry about being ‘caught short’ without sanitary wear and leaking through their kit, as well as the cramps and general discomfort of periods putting them off being active. We can’t do anything about cramps – yet – but we can help girls to feel prepared and ready to hit the court, pitch, trail, pool … you get the gist.

Why should period wear be free?

Because we can’t help them.

Menstruation is an involuntary bodily function that 50% of the population experience. Girls start their periods during puberty and sometimes that’s from as young as nine (the average age of our questionnaire respondents is 12). They take a while to settle down into a regular rhythm so the frequency can fluctuate. This unpredictability means that girls can be unprepared when their period comes, either the first time or every time.