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Yahoo
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Brooks Nader's Wimbledon Whites Were a Serve — Until a Period Plot Twist Stole the Show
It's tradition to wear white to Wimbledon, but the color of the outfit doesn't always take into consideration someone's menstrual period. Just ask Brooks Nader. The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model had a very relatable moment in her chic outfit for the storied tennis tournament. She looked fabulous in a black-and-white, polka-dot shirt and a long, white denim skirt with a zippered front. Everything looked perfect until she twirled around in her July 4 TikTok video. More from SheKnows Carolyn Bessette Kennedy's Timeless Style Is Inspiring a 'Quiet Luxury' Revival 'Tries to be chic,' the 28-year-old influencer wrote on the clip. 'Starts 🩸 at Wimbledon.' As she turned around, the period stain was evident — and it's probably happened to everyone who menstruates at some point in their lives. Nader's Wimbledon moment was completely relatable. The comments under the former Dancing With the Stars contestant's video applauded her honesty. 'You're so real for this,' wrote one fan. Another added, '🩸 happens. Thank you for NORMALIZING it,' added another follower. And of course, there's also one supporter to remind Nader that she's 'ICONIC.' Nader isn't the only celebrity out there trying to end period stigma. Katy Perry accepted her Video Vanguard Award at the September 2024 MTV Video Music Awards with a classic opening statement. 'Oh my gosh. I did that all on my first day of my period, too,' she said at the podium after performing a medley of her greatest hits. 'Can you believe it?' Yes, Katy, we do believe it! Another Kate, Kate Winslet, was an early adopter in talking about her period. She described to Rolling Stone in 1998 what it was like to work on Titanic with Leonardo DiCaprio while on her monthly cycle. 'I'm not saying it was all happy-clappy. There were days when you'd just think, 'Oh, my God, I've got my period and I can't get in that freezing-cold water today,'' she revealed. 'I remember standing up and saying to everyone, 'Listen, if it suddenly looks like Jaws, the movie, it's my fault.'' So, let's keep the conversation flowing — having a period is normal, even if it does come at inopportune times once in a of SheKnows Amber Heard's Entire Dating History: Johnny Depp, Elon Musk, & More 11 of Prince William & Kate Middleton's Biggest Relationship Controversies 13 Celebrities Who Secretly Welcomed Children During Affairs
News24
16-05-2025
- Health
- News24
Candice Chirwa talks period power, policy and progress
Candice Chirwa is a South African speaker and activist advocating for menstrual health. She is News 24's 2024 Young Mandela in the Humanitarianism category. Her close friend gave her the nickname 'Minister of Menstruation' after noticing how passionate she was. ____________________________________________________ At just 10 years old, Candice Chirwa - now a renowned South African speaker, author, academic, and activist - first showed signs of the passion that would shape her purpose. Dubbed the 'Minister of Menstruation' by a friend who was moved by her fierce commitment to menstrual health, the nickname struck. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Minister of Menstruation™️🩸 (@candice_chirwa) Over time, the meaning deepened for Candice: 'For me, being the 'Minister of Menstruation' is about normalising conversations around periods, breaking the stigma, and advocating for dignity and access especially in communities that are often overlooked.' While playing these different roles in academia and public speaking has never been easy, Candice notes how they all feed into each other. 'I've always believed that research shouldn't just sit on a library shelf. What's the point of knowledge if it doesn't reach people who can use it? My academic work gives my activism depth, it allows me to trace patterns, ask harder questions and back up my advocacy with evidence. At the same time, my public work, whether it's writing, speaking or doing workshops, keeps me grounded in the realities people face every day,' she shares. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Minister of Menstruation™️🩸 (@candice_chirwa) Inside Flo: The book about menstruation Behind the book she co-authored with Karen Jeynes, Pontsho Pilane and Claire Fourie lies a powerful purpose: addressing the urgent need for menstrual health education. Candice highlights how harmful beliefs like the notion that periods are impure remain deeply embedded in many South African communities. Myths such as tampons affecting virginity continue to persist, revealing just how much work needs to be done. 'I've had so many teenagers ask me in hushed voices whether they're still 'pure' after using a tampon. It breaks my heart that something as empowering as menstrual choice becomes a source of anxiety. And of course, the myth that menstruation is just a 'women's issue' is still alive and well.' They wanted young people to have easy access to medically accurate, reliable information but also to real stories from real menstruators. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Minister of Menstruation™️🩸 (@candice_chirwa) From topics ranging from endometriosis to period sex and how mental health intersects with the menstrual cycle, they wanted overly clinical conversations to be connected to lived experiences. Even with Menstruation Station, her latest comic book for kids aged eight years and older, it is more playful and visually engaging way to start the conversation earlier. The heart of what she does More than anything, Candice wants periods to be a conversation for all: 'It's not just about hygiene, it's about justice. My feminism shows up in how I advocate, who I centre and how I challenge systems that keep menstruators silent or invisible.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by QRATE (@qrate_sa) It's important that we treat menstrual health as a normal part of everyday life, not as something shameful, awkward or taboo. She wishes someone spoke to the younger version of her in a normal, comfortable and kind way. 'I also want to see menstrual health education expanded in Life Orientation, not just as a brief biology lesson but as a comprehensive, age-appropriate and inclusive conversation that involves all learners, regardless of gender. Including boys and non-menstruating individuals in these discussions is crucial if we're serious about dismantling stigma and creating more empathetic, informed communities.' Show Comments ()
