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Football: This Austrian is fighting for menstrual rules in sports

Nadine Jochum's tampon slipped out during a soccer game three years ago. Today she is committed to ensuring that something like this never has to become a torture again.

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Nadine Jochum campaigns for the removal of taboos around menstruation in football under the slogan “Period Out” after she herself had an unpleasant experience during a game.

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Nadine Jochum is campaigning for a menstrual rule in football after she had a negative experience with a tampon during a game three years ago.

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“Period Out” This Austrian is fighting for a menstrual rule in football

Nadine Jochum's tampon slipped out during a soccer game three years ago. Today she is committed to ensuring that something like this never has to become a torture again.

An interview by Annika Schultz

October 23, 2026, 5:26 p.m

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What specific rule changes is Jochum calling for?

Football: This Austrian is fighting for menstrual rules in sports

Nadine Jochum's tampon slipped out during a soccer game three years ago. Today she is committed to ensuring that something like this never has to become a torture again.

Quick Look

Nadine Jochum campaigns for the removal of taboos around menstruation in football under the slogan “Period Out” after she herself had an unpleasant experience during a game.

AI-generated summary

Why It Matters

Nadine Jochum is campaigning for a menstrual rule in football after she had a negative experience with a tampon during a game three years ago.

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“Period Out” This Austrian is fighting for a menstrual rule in football

Nadine Jochum's tampon slipped out during a soccer game three years ago. Today she is committed to ensuring that something like this never has to become a torture again.

An interview by Annika Schultz

October 23, 2026, 5:26 p.m

Open Questions

What specific rule changes is Jochum calling for?

Football: This Austrian is fighting for menstrual rules in sports

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