Puberty is a life process each and every one of us has been through, or are going through at some point in our lives. It affects everyone in different ways, from developing mental health issues, to just growing up and getting older.
A common factor however is the fact that by the time 64% teenage girls (16-17 years old) have finished puberty, they would have quit their sport and so have become inactive. This means that these young women could miss out on so many opportunities, such as improved confidence and leadership skills.
You might ask, why do these girls quit their sport? Well, according to https://www.thewell-hq.com/, this is because of a lack of access to sport, safety issues, lower quality kit and support than the boys teams, and lastly, a lack of positive role models.
How can we help to change this? Firstly, we can start off by teaching PE in schools that is relevant and overwhelmingly inspiring to a future of young girls to teach the importance of keeping active and becoming stronger and more powerful women.
We can also help further this change by teaching of good sports bras and workout clothes, different menstrual products that'll help when exercising and performing in sports. Reducing the stereotype that women have to look a certain way would also significantly improve one's performance, because then there wouldn't be the added pressure that exists as of current times.
Encouragement will play a big part in this change for many, so if you are a female who struggles with puberty, or you are anyone else who wants to learn more, I encourage you to check out the Well HQ's social media and website - there's some informative stuff there!
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