{
  "id": 13346003,
  "title": "Period kits given to students for sport away games",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/period-kits-given-to-students-for-sport-away-games",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-10T06:28:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/period-kits-given-students-sport-062857305.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Teesside University is equipping student athletes with period kits for away games as part of its Period Dignity campaign. The initiative aims to alleviate anxiety and stress associated with menstruation during sporting activities. Volleyball captain Samantha Soto Pupillo, a law student, explained that the kits would offer extra reassurance and enable players to concentrate on their performance. She noted that the absence of period products during travel to away games could heighten stress levels. Head of sport Will Jones emphasized the university's commitment to providing adequate support for women participating in sport, regardless of the venue. Each team will receive a discreetly placed period kit bag within their primary kit bag. Vik Brown, a student and library services advisor, highlighted that engaging in physical activity can sometimes alleviate period symptoms. The campaign seeks to challenge societal stigmas surrounding menstruation and remove barriers to participation.",
  "summary": "Volleyball player Samantha Soto Pupillo says it can be stressful starting your period on the road.",
  "key_points": [
    "Teesside University implements Period Dignity campaign for student athletes",
    "Volleyball captain Samantha Soto Pupillo explains kit benefits",
    "Period kits placed in primary kit bags for all teams"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}