“I’m on my period right now, and it’s really hard. Especially when you wear these kinds of outfits and have to perform in front of the entire world. It’s difficult — and nobody talks about it.”

With these honest words, Amber Glenn, 26, has become one of the strongest and most courageous voices of the Milan–Cortina Winter Olympics ❄️⛸️.

After the individual event, the American figure skater chose truth over silence. She openly described what it costs to compete at the highest level while menstruating — physically, mentally, and emotionally.
“It’s really, really difficult,” she admitted. “And sometimes, it’s even frightening.”

Amber spoke about a reality many athletes know too well but rarely voice: performing in tight, often light-colored costumes, managing pain, discomfort, fatigue, and emotional fluctuations — all while being judged, filmed, and scrutinized by millions worldwide 🎥💔.

She reminded the world of a basic biological truth: the menstrual cycle can affect energy levels, concentration, mood, and physical comfort. Yet elite sport does not pause. Scores must be earned. Routines must be flawless. Expectations never soften ⏱️⚖️.

Her testimony resonates because it names a taboo.

Countless female athletes experience the same challenges, but the subject is still too often dismissed, minimized, or ignored in high-performance sport. By speaking clearly and publicly, Amber Glenn is helping to normalize a reality that women have been carrying in silence for generations 🩸🕊️.

This is about more than one competition.
It’s about visibility, respect, and understanding.

In choosing honesty, Amber Glenn didn’t just skate for medals — she skated for every woman who has ever been told to endure quietly.

And that courage deserves applause. 👏💙