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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Robert O'Connor

Chelsea train in ‘blood-stained shorts’ to challenge period stigma in sport ahead of WSL opener

Nathalie Bjoern of Chelsea warms up prior to the Barclays Women's Super League match between Chelsea FC and Manchester City - (WSL Football via Getty Images)

Chelsea players made a powerful statement against period stigma in sport by wearing ‘blood-stained shorts’ during their warm-up before Friday’s Women’s Super League opener against Manchester City. This striking visual was part of a collaborative campaign with period care organisation Here We Flow.

The initiative seeks to normalise women and girls participating in sports while menstruating, simultaneously challenging conventional media portrayals of periods.

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