Aly Raisman: The more we talk about sexual assault and 'uncomfortable issues,' the better

It's 2018 and Aly Raisman, Olympic gold-medalist and role model to women looking for courage to speak out against sexual assault, thinks it's high time society stops stigmatizing periods.

The gymnast and author of her recently released memoir, Fierce, teamed up with Playtex Sport to launch tampon vending machines that accept selfies and advice instead of money. Raisman hopes the effort will empower female athletes and help normalize period talk, an issue that's received increased attention among activists in recent years.

Mashable caught up with Raisman at Chelsea Piers in New York City on Thursday to chat about everything from the period shame she felt as a young girl to her role in powerful women's movements like #MeToo and #TimesUp. Read more...

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