Let’s face it: Fitness culture neglects the menstrual cycle . This is another way menstruators continue being oppressed. I’m writing this from my perspective as an ex-national level competitive swimmer of 10 years. As someone who used to train 8+ times per week (specially for long distance events), I know a lot about what it’s like to push the boundaries of the body and mind. Before the age of 15, my stamina was out of this world. As I got into my teen years, I began hitting