Olympic Gymnast Aly Raisman Opens Up About Periods and Free Bleeding
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Olympic medalist Aly Raisman opens up about what it's like to get your period when competing in high-stakes gymnastics tournaments.
Olympic medalist Aly Raisman opens up about what it's like to get your period when competing in high-stakes gymnastics tournaments.
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Aly Raisman on competing with debilitating periods
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Aly Raisman Couldn't Wait to Get Her Period
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