The WNBA CBA confirmation ensures that top players will be back in action and that fans will get the 2026 season on time. While the players and league agreed to a massive deal, the recent CBA includes many facilities for female athletes, including a pregnancy clause. A’ja Wilson went ahead and added one more issue that the female athletes face during games, periods.
The player highlighted that speaking about periods and playing on them should be openly discussed, and no one should feel ‘odd’ about it.
A’ja Wilson Speaks About Periods
While critics and trolls find it easy to criticize players on their bad days, there could be many reasons for the same. One such reason could be the menstrual cycle, which impacts the movements and speed of an athlete.
The Aces’ superstar recently spoke about the same during an interview with Vogue. In her answer, she said, “It shouldn’t be taboo that I have my Tampax. It shouldn’t be taboo that I’m talking about my body and what I have to go through. Yes, I play on my period, and I kick ass on my period.”
“it shouldn’t be taboo that I have my tampax. it shouldn’t be taboo that I’m talking about my body and what i have to go through. yes, i play on my period and i kick ass on my period.”
— a’ja wilson HQ (@aja22wilsonHQ) March 24, 2026
via: @voguemagazine pic.twitter.com/xfd4QKEpos
Looking at her illustrious career, no one would doubt the player’s claims about influencing the game, but she touched a sensitive issue that is hardly on the agenda for any female athlete. Her former coach, Dawn Staley, also opened up on body shaming challenges women have to combat in sports, which highlights how difficult it is to concentrate and play at the highest level.
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Along with this, the reigning champion showed her authority on the floor as she went viral for wearing heels before and after the games.
A’ja Wilson Provides Reason for Wearing High Heels
The WNBA league had been famous for its games and players, but one more aspect that went viral is the tunnel fits. The former South Carolina star opened up on why she wears high heels entering the arena.
“Tunnel ’fits changed our whole league. It brought a different audience and set of eyes to us. There’s plenty of times where I’ve told my stylist, ‘I ain’t doing this. I need to pour into this scouting report before I put on a pair of heels,’ People should understand how powerful it is to walk into a game in heels, crush it, and put those heels back on. That is so powerful. That is women, and I love that for us,” Wilson told the media.
Stats and accolades highlight Wilson’s swag on the floor, while her tunnel fits are also gaining attention. The player sees Beyoncé and Ciara as her fashion icons.