Simply Periods – Simply Periods

Empowering athletes for menstruation management

Guidelines for athletes on nutrition during training

Removing the stigma around periods for coaches

Normalizing menstruation as a biological phenomenon

Understand the interplay of menstruation with your training journey.

KNOW THE DIFFERENCE. MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

What We Do

Simply Periods is committed to working towards inculcating a differentiated approach to female training & fitness protocols. We currently work with athletes, coaches & other stakeholders to generate awareness about the impact of menstruation & to share best practices for optimum results.

Explore articles, videos & other resources about menstruation

Learn from the experts about dealing with PMS symptoms

Reach out to us to organise menstruation workshops

Contact us using the form at the bottom to support or volunteer

Empowering 227 athletes through Simply Periods x Hi5 India workshops,

Empowering coaches with menstrual health knowledge to help female gymnasts

Engaged with 84 coaches at the PSM Beginners Certification Course,

we conducted a Simply Periods workshop, breaking barriers in menstrual

Simply Periods Initiative workshops in Uttar Pradesh have empowered 25

SSF held a Simply Period workshop for 58 male athletes

Simply Sport Conducts 'Menstruation and Sport' Session for 90 Coaches

Simply Sport and Enabling Leadership Launch Phase 2 of Peer-to-Peer

Simply Periods Workshop a Success: 27 Athletes and Coaches Explore

Simply Sport Foundation Conducts Workshops on Mental and Menstrual Health

Y Ultimate – the dynamic, mixed-gender sport of ultimate frisbee!

UKM Football Club in Kothrud, Pune

Empowering Coaches and Athletes in Bihar!

Simply Periods Initiative Workshop covered crucial topics such as Sex

We had an enlightening Simply Periods workshop at Sri Ma

Simply Sport Foundation proudly facilitated a comprehensive sexual health education

TENVIC Sports Education Pvt Ltd, for a series of

Simply Periods workshops at Future Star Sports Academy in Baripada,

We were humbled to get an opportunity to play a

Our team has arrived in BVL Assam, where our first

We're overjoyed to announce the triumph of our Simply Periods

Charting New Horizons .The Simply Sport Foundation's Simply Periods Initiative

Simply Sports Workshop at Lakshyan Academy, Bengaluru: Bridging Knowledge and

Empowering Through Education: Simply Periods Workshop with PSM Coaches

Workshop Series: Cultivating Athletic Excellence in Patiala, India

We hosted a total of four impactful workshops that left

We are thrilled to share the success of our recent

Simply Periods workshop: Empowering young female athletes in Bihar.

Workshop for the Swimming High Performance center in Odisha.

Workshops in Rourkela and Sundargarh and impacted 80 hockey athletes

With an aim to spread awareness about menstruation in sports,

On May 3rd and 4th, we had the pleasure of

Don't miss out on our masterclass with Dr. Nicky Keay

A special masterclass was organised for 30 faculty members in

5th and last successful workshop SAI Bangalore.

Empowering young athletes through knowledge! We had a great time

Congratulations to Aditi on receiving 'The Tarun Tejankit' award for

Y-ultimate - Menstruation and Sports performance workshop

Training tips for young Badminton athletes.

Our fourth workshop Sai Bangalore

Workshop on "Female Athletes: Menstrual Health and Sports Performance.

Menstruation and sports performance workshop

Conducted a session for Padukone Sports Management beginners certification program

We recently concluded our workshop with the second cohort of

On the 27th January, we conducted our menstruation and sports

With our ongoing series of workshops for the NIS coaching

Simply Periods train the trainer program for the Brahmaputra Volleyball

Our initiative Simply Periods and the work we do through

On 6th January we conducted a workshop with athletes from

In December 2022 we conducted our workshop with 64 athletes

We wrapped up a 2-day sports science workshop for the

Today, on the occasion of World Menstrual Hygiene Day, we

We are delighted to have partnered for Sports Science seminars

Today, on the occasion of World Menstrual Hygiene Day, we

A session on Menstruation and Sport was held in Pune

Sports science sessions on sidelines of Khelo...

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Simply periods breaks the stigma around menstruation. Educates Athletes, Parents & Coaches to help manage training & performance during periods

For Athletes

I feel so anxious when my periods begin! Learn easy methods to help you relax.

What is happening to me? Understand the science behind your menstrual periods.

For Parents

Am I feeding my daughter right? Learn which foods can help with period symptoms.

My daughter isn’t the same anymore! Teach her some easy ways to feel relaxed.

For Coaches

Uncomfortable talking to athletes about periods? Learn some golden rules to follow.

Periods 101!

What causes periods to occur?

Roughly once every month, the body of women within a certain age bracket (12-45 on average) prepares for potential pregnancy to occur by thickening the linings of the uterus. If the pregnancy does not occur, the same is expelled from the body along with some blood, which is what we term as menstrual periods.

How often should periods occur?

It is normal to have periods occur with the gap between the last day of the previous cycle & the first day of the next cycle being not less than 21 days & not more than 35 days.

What are some common symptoms experienced before/during a period?

Some of the most common symptoms include: fatigue, cramps, bloating, sleep disturbances, anxiety, headaches, constipation etc. Please note that any of the above occurring to a mild extent is completely normal and can be managed with self care.

What are some alarming signs that need immediate consultation with a doctor?

The most critical warning signs are: sudden irregularity in periods, a big difference of over 20 days between consecutive shortest & longest period cycles & periods being consistently longer than 7 days. In case you experience any of these, please make sure to consult a qualified medical professional immediately.

What are some easy techniques to help relieve anxiety surrounding periods?

Progressive muscle relaxation, Breathing & centering and Self talk are effective techniques to control anxiety surrounding menstrual symptoms. You can explore & learn further about all of these in the Guidebook section through engaging videos.

Which type of foods can help reduce the impact of menstrual symptoms?

Some specific foods if eaten before (nuts/beans/lentils), during (ginger/turmeric) and after (spinach/pumpkin/flax) periods can help alleviate the symptoms due to nutritional support. You can explore further regarding the same in the Guidebook section through engaging videos.

What tools can I use to keep a track of my period cycles?

Use a normal calendar, or apps like Fitr, Flo or Wild AI to capture your data. Or you could reach out to the Simply Periods team and we can enable our tool customised for athletes and coaches. We can also provide you with a tutorial on how to use the tool through our workshop. Tracking of periods should not just include the start and end dates of your periods, but you should also record your symptoms, sleep patterns, hydration, training, and nutrition with it

How can I make best use of the Simply Periods website?

The Simply Periods website is your one-stop-solution for everything relating to various techniques & best practices to help you manage your menstrual periods better, so as to maximise your training/performance without compromising on your long term wellbeing. You can explore our specially crafted Guidebook, learn from our Resources (videos, articles, papers), contact us to ask questions/share your own experiences, partner with us to organise workshops or simply keep checking our latest updates to hear from top athletes, coaches & experts.