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As children return to school after the Summer holidays, our new research has found that 80% of young women felt they did not have easy access to sanitary products at school, and a further four in five have had to sit out of a PE lesson due to being on their period. Although the government encourages all schools and colleges to access free period products, one in four state secondary schools and colleges in England have not accessed period products from the Government scheme. Lack of sanitary products and the social stigma associated with periods can be overwhelming for girls who...

In a recent survey led by Dr Georgie Bruinvels, co-creator of the fitness app FitrWoman, 39 in 50 women found exercise eased the symptoms linked to the menstrual cycle, the most common being stomach cramps, breast pain and mood changes. However, the use of sanitary products and activewear can add a lot of extra stress when exercising during your period. This is why we have developed multiple styles of period wear specifically cut for sport to support and help you feel safe whilst staying active.  From yoga to netball, we have put together a guide to help you find the...

Understandably, a period can make anyone feel like skipping exercise.  Recent research shows that 69% of women have to change their exercise routine during their period, and 88% think that their training performance is the worst at this time.  Although long runs can be challenging during parts of your cycle, understanding the changes your period causes and managing them will allow you to maintain your training routine throughout the month.  Working with a number of fitness and health professionals, we have put together a quick guide on how your period can impact your running, as well as strategies to help...

Iceni Silver official partners of Vitality Superleague London Pulse netball team We are proud to announce we have partnered with London’s only Vitality Netball Superleague Club, London Pulse, to supply them with sport-focused, British made period wear that doesn’t require additional sanitary wear to be worn alongside. In a recent survey, 60% of BBC Elite British Sportswomen said their training and athletic performance had been affected by their period. The survey also reported there is, more often than not, no sanitary bins on-site, with athletes wearing the same tampon or pad for hours on end whilst playing sports.  Iceni period wear,...