If men menstruated, would periods still be taboo?

Michele Hanson: In my day, women didn’t dare mention menstruation – thank goodness sports stars such as Heather Watson are talking about it. Now, if only I could understand why tampons are taxed as a luxury item …

Menstruation: the last great sporting taboo

Paula Cocozza: When Heather Watson crashed out of the Australian Open this week, she put her poor performance down to starting her period – publicly breaking the silence on an issue that affects all sportswomen. But why is it still something we never hear about?