^^^^ My response too.
During my active duty days, I was questioned by a number of sailors as to how I felt women could be effective in combat, what with monthly cycles and all. I pointed out that the one person soldiers fear more than enemy fighters, is their own wives and daughters. Further, if you faced a woman in combat who might be retaining water, whoa boy, look out. Besides, we carry our own first aid. What could be more handy.
Me, if I had britches wedged in my ass, I would be mean. But, here is the more practical aspect, when we are physically very active, clothes get pinched in there, and a warrior just can’t spare the division of attention to go digging.