Nina Warhurst admits to being ashamed at work when on her period
On Tuesday’s instalment of BBC Breakfast, hosts Jon Kay and Nina Warhurst were discussing the new England Lionesses kit change after concerns of the team wearing white while on their period. During the discussion, Nina detailed her own personal concerns she faced in the past when menstruating herself.
Later on this week, sports fans will see the female England team step out in blue shorts for the first time for both their home and away games.
The change comes after long-standing concerns from players taking part in the sport while on their period.
Although the kit amendment has already been adopted by other football and rugby teams across the UK, it’s a first for the Lionesses.
Discussing the change on BBC Breakfast, presenters Jon and Nina spoke to Manchester Laces founder Helen Hardy and former England goalkeeper Rachel Brown.
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Jon touched on how this change could help teenage girls getting into football feel more confident and not have to worry while playing.
Helen replied: “Absolutely, I think we need to remove all barriers for girls feeling uncomfortable playing sports and there are tons of them.
“This is just one more thing that we can make them feel like they’re going out with confidence in playing football or any sport, then fantastic.”
Speaking about her own experiences growing up in the football world, the Manchester Laces founder confessed she found it a barrier to play while on her period.
She told the two hosts: “It was something that made me nervous. It made me not feel like I wanted to get on the pitch and often you’d be given the replica of the men’s team kit and it just wouldn’t be a thought.
“The kit would be tossed over to you, you’d put it on and the whole time you’re thinking, ‘Oh my god I hope nothing happens.'”
The BBC guest told the two hosts that when she used to go out onto the pitch, that was on her mind instead of focusing on the actual game.
Nina told Helen she’s hopeful this kit change for the Lionesses will have an impact on other workplace attitudes to menstruation.
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She said: “I’ve had it on this sofa where I’ve had to get a sanitary product, walked out to the team and felt really ashamed and embarrassed. When there’s nothing wrong with it is there?
“So hopefully this will widen the conversation about menstruation in the workplace.”
Agreeing, Helen confessed she was thrilled they were all having the conversation about women on their period while playing sports on live TV.
She added: “I think it’s something that probably wouldn’t have happened a few years ago. I think it’s fantastic we’re comfortable talking about it and that it’s something that isn’t being shamed and isn’t being stigmatised, long may it continue.”
BBC Breakfast continues weekdays on BBC One from 6am.
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