A study has found that two-fifths of British and Irish schoolgirls drop out of sports due to physical, and social, discomfort surrounding puberty. The stigma surrounding periods, attributed to a lack of communication, is one of the factors preventing girls from feeling comfortable enough to exercise.

Women’s tennis is the most high-profile female sport in the world, with pro players earning more prize money and media attention than other female athletes. But what makes tennis so different from soccer or basketball for women? And how can other sports expand their appeal?

Moody Month is an app and online community that helps women track and understand their hormones and moods. Going beyond ‘femtech’ and conversations around period-tracking and fertility, it offers a more holistic approach, taking into consideration factors like the weather and the moon.

To win over female customers, sports brands are presenting exercise as a way to get physically – and mentally – stronger. Women are bypassing gyms, and opting for wilderness adventures instead. What drives this shift in behaviour and how does it affect the way women perceive themselves?