What do dancers wear and use when they have their period? - Knicked Australia
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If you ARE or WERE a dancer, or you KNOW a dancer, you'll be well aware that dancing at a competitive or performance level is an art form that requires self-discipline, extreme dedication, and a high level of fitness. Add the extra challenge into the mix of dealing with your menstrual cycle while wearing a high-cut leotard, or a flesh coloured unitard for a costume, and being a dancer can feel a little overwhelming. Periods have been a taboo topic for ages, and it's only now, in some sectors, that we're finding it easier to talk openly but still, even though it's 2023, the majority of people don't find it easy to talk about periods in public. This "taboo" factor has led to there being many myths and misconceptions about menstruation, and one of the most prominent myths is that we should not dance during our periods -
If you ARE or WERE a dancer, or you KNOW a dancer, you'll be well aware that dancing at a competitive or performance level is an art form that requires self-discipline, extreme dedication, and a high level of fitness. Add the extra challenge into the mix of dealing with your menstrual cycle while wearing a high-cut leotard, or a flesh coloured unitard for a costume, and being a dancer can feel a little overwhelming. Periods have been a taboo topic for ages, and it's only now, in some sectors, that
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