Keeping women in the game | Game On | BBC StoryWorks

#Ad paid and presented by Dirt Is Good Persil’s research revealed that 6 out of 10 girls fear playing sports due to period leaks. For young girls and women, periods can be uncomfortable to talk about and can be surrounded by stigma and an unspoken pressure to keep things quiet. On the flip side, some young men can reach adulthood knowing almost nothing about what the women around them experience every month. Periods can remain a taboo subject, but Persil and Arsenal believe it doesn't have to be that way. Through their Every Stain is Part of the Game initiative, they're bringing everyone into the same room to have important conversations. Watch as skilled educators, football legend Ian Wright and players from the Arsenal Women's team discuss why periods are not a reason to leave the pitch. This film is part of the Game On series presented by Laureus Sport for Good and produced @bbcstoryworks Don't miss the rest of the of the Game On series, showcasing how sport can inspire progress, challenge barriers and strengthen communities in unexpected ways. Find out more here: https://www.bbc.com/storyworks/game-on-ii/game-on #GameOn #storytelling #Sports #sportforgood #dirtisgood #arsenalwfc #arsenal #everystainispartofthegame