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Spain: First nation in the EU to allow paid menstrual leave

Did you know that period cramps are as bad and as painful as heart attacks? And when we talk about menstruators who work in offices and other places, they have to produce similar or more productive work when compared to their non-bleeding counterparts. Often, period cramps are so intense that it is unbearable. But it is only now that a few nations around the globe, like South Korea and Indonesia, have realized this and have allowed paid menstrual leave.

Most recently, Spain may be the first nation in Europe to provide period leave for employees who are experiencing period pain. The proposed law has generated discussion but still needs to be approved by the parliament. A draft law allowing employees to take paid sick time off for severe menstrual discomfort was adopted by the Spanish Cabinet in May, 2022. If parliament also adopts the proposal, Spain would become the first nation in Europe to have such a law.

Spanish Equality Minister, Irene Montero told reporters after a Cabinet meeting, 

"We are making a law that will ensure that women can live better." Moreover, she added that, “It is an end to working in pain and popping pills.”

The paid sick leave, which would be paid for by the government, is for extremely painful periods. Thanks to a bill enacted by the country's minority Leftist coalition government. According to a proposed bill, women could receive up to five more days of vacation per month depending on the situation.

So what do you think? Should countries like India follow suit? Should the government propose and pass this law? Do share your views in the comment section below. - Jaya Prakash, Intern at Lemme Be

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Periods in your 20's v/s 40's

Most of us may think that isn't it the same bleeding, cramps and PMS. But no, your menstrual cycle changes as you grow and here's how periods can differ in your 20's and 40's.

Periods in your 20's

In your teens, when you just started bleeding, you re still adjusting to the cycle and there's always an unexpected surprise apperance. But as you reach your 20's, your cycle gets more consistent.

The cycle is more or less fixed and is monthly. Not to mention the start of the unpleasant symptoms of breast tenderness, PMS and nasty cramps. Many menstruators around this age start taking hormonal pills due to various reasons. The pill triggers changes to your flow, making it lighter, less pain and PMS or more regularised periods.

In fact, birth control pills prevent ovulation, and without ovulation, there's no uterine lining buildup that has to be shed, this can result in no flow.

Periods in your 40's

It's the beginning of more changes, including perimenopausal hormonal fluctuations, which are precursors to menopause. Your body starts preparing for menopause. These hormone fluctuations cause ovulation to be more irregular, and your estrogen level change means you could start experiencing missed periods, a heavier flow, spotting between periods, and longer stretches of PMS.

During perimenopause your periods can be less predictable and even if ovulation is erratic, you can still get pregnant. A woman isn't in menopause until her periods have ceased for at least a year.

Take care and make sure to note your change in cycle.

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What does a period feel like?

Cramps: Many women experience crampy or achy sensations in the lower abdomen.

Lower backache: Some women may also experience lower back pain either on its own or in combination with abdominal discomfort.

Varying pain: The intensity and severity of these sensations can vary from person to person and even from one period to another.

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Period Guide for Fathers

Periods and puberty- it is felt that these subjects are better handled by the mother. But it’s time to break the taboo! This taboo causes a feeling of shame for many young girls who do not have mothers or female counterparts in the family to talk about periods.

Plus, they may get misinformation from the internet or their friends.

As a father, you can play a positive part in period talks with your daughter and eliminate any misconceptions she may have about periods. You can help her realise that the puberty changes are completely natural, and make her feel confident, strong, in control, and empowered. Empowered to take on all the positives and negatives that come with the menstrual cycle each month.

However, first, you must educate yourself thoroughly about menstruation. So today, we present a period guide for fathers to help support their daughters in one of the most crucial milestones of life.

Why Should Fathers Talk About Periods With Their Daughters?

Fathers usually refrain from talking about periods and menstrual hygiene with their daughters because they believe that it’s just not their role but only of mothers. However, that’s not true. Participating in these discussions will strengthen the bond with your daughters and teach your son to break the taboos around menstruation.

Menstruation is a natural process and a significant milestone in your daughter’s life. But your daughter’s body also goes through many changes at this time. It can catch your child off guard and make her have a fear of periods or feel awkward about her body.

This is where you can help her traverse this phase with ease. Be calm and talk with love, care, and complete understanding. Approach the subject on the first pubertal sign you see in your daughter, such as adult-type body odor, pubic and underarm hair or an outbreak of a pimple. This gives you sufficient time to acquaint yourself with the knowledge as well as instil it in your daughter before the actual periods start.

Menstruation Awareness for Fathers’ Before Getting into Any Discussions

Stay away from any taboos and stereotypes around menstruation

Talk about facts.

Educate yourself on the topic before you start talking.

Treat the topic with urgency and never procrastinate when your daughter wants to talk about it.

Use simple language your daughter can understand.

Guide for Dads to Understand the Menstrual Cycle

Periods or menstruation is a monthly cycle where the uterus sheds its inner lining. This cycle is a part of the female reproductive system and prepares the body for pregnancy.

According to research by Cleveland Clinic,  a menstrual cycle can range from 21-35 days, and the menstrual blood flows up for 4-7 days. The complete cycle is driven by hormones or chemical messengers in the body.

At the onset of menses, the pituitary gland (in the brain) and ovaries (part of the female reproductive system) release hormones that cause thickening of the inner lining of the uterus. This happens so that if pregnancy would occur, an egg can implant in this lining. Hormones also cause ovaries to release an egg that moves down the fallopian tubes and waits for the sperm.

Without egg fertilization by the sperm, pregnancy is not initiated and the uterus lining breaks and sheds. This is the ‘period’ or ‘menses’.

At what age menstruation begins?

Your daughter may start menstruating anytime between 10-16 years of age. During periods she may experience symptoms like mood changes, bloating, abdominal cramps, backache, breast tenderness, headache, food cravings, acne, and trouble going to sleep.

All this period pain can be handled with natural remedies and/or period products, which we’ll talk about later in the post.

As a father, you can prepare your daughter for these symptoms in advance so that she doesn’t get frightened or feel unnatural about what is happening with her body. You can also support her in choosing the right period products for alleviating these symptoms

Understanding Different Period Products 

You should also be aware of the different period products available in the market, such as sanitary pads, tampons, menstrual cups, menstrual underwear, and others. It’s always advisable to keep more than one sanitary option so that your daughter can choose what feels comfortable for her.

Some girls may not be comfortable using tampons unless they have had a few regular cycles of their menses. However, if your daughter shows an interest in learning how to use a tampon in the initial phase, don’t thwart her confidence and guide her to watch age-appropriate video tutorials.

Also, learn about the various period apps to track your periods and help your daughter download the right one on her smartphone. These apps will help her track the beginning and end of her menstrual cycle, and also take detailed notes of any prominent symptoms she experiences during her periods.

Detailed notes of these symptoms may be helpful to share with a healthcare provider in case you need to consult the doctor for any abnormalities in her periods.

Handling Period Pain – How Can Fathers Help?

Period pain is a normal discomfort that begins a few hours before the menstrual bleeding and may continue for a day or two.

How to Relieve Period Pain?

Give a hot water bottle massage to the lower abdomen of your daughter. Repeat it as required.

Encourage your daughter to eat healthy and do regular exercises like yoga and meditation during her periods.

Offer her herbal tea like ginger water, chamomile tea, fennel water, etc.

Stock up on NSAIDs like Ibuprofen, diclofenac, etc.

Though all the above methods may relieve menstrual pain, but may not act instantly. For instant relief in period pain, it’s advisable to use a compact period pain relieving device such as Welme’s.

Based on TENS technology (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation), it is a non-invasive and economical way to eliminate the root cause of period pain, which is the overproduction of prostaglandins in the uterus lining. This device reduces the need for painkillers and improves the life quality of your daughter.

Final Words

Breaking taboos and promoting essential menstrual education for fathers is a crucial step towards a more inclusive and taboo-free society. By empowering fathers with knowledge and empathy about menstruation, we can dismantle deeply ingrained stereotypes and misconceptions surrounding this natural bodily process.

When fathers actively discuss menstrual health with their daughters, it strengthens their relationship, trust and support. This can significantly boost a young girl’s self-confidence and self-worth. Also, when dads are proactive in imparting knowledge about menstruation, and arranging menstrual products for their daughters thereby promoting healthier lives for their daughters as well as the broader community.

Fathers have considerable influence in countering societal misconceptions and gender prejudices related to menstruation. They possess the ability to question established norms and set the stage for a more egalitarian society where menstruation is not shrouded in shame but accepted as a natural biological process.

Let’s motivate our fathers to initiate these vital discussions, and dismantle existing societal hurdles related to this subject matter; thus paving the way for a future where periods are embraced as an intrinsic part of human existence. Unitedly we can strive towards creating an empathetic world that welcomes menstruation with compassion, comprehension, and acceptance rather than apprehension or embarrassment.

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