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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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RT @jyotitiwari05: I have adenomyosis, I do not support #PeriodLeave, many men work with so many medical conditions which ppl don't eveb know Feminists should decide whether going to mandir, running etc is ok in periods or period leave is ok! https://t.co/yY01a9AHfm

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Of Menstruations and Men

Who knew food delivery app will be delivering progress to the nation! Read "Of Menstruations and Men" #zomato #zomatoin #menses #periodleave #menstruation #period #womxn #women #transmen #genderequality #debate

Growing up as a son of gynaecologist with 3 sisters, menstruation has been a part of my life way more than I would have anticipated. I mean how can I not know something that is natural, happens every month and has its own set of challanges. Besides me loving them so much, I have always been an advocate to gender equality and so yes, menstrual health is my concern too. To be honest it is never an…

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#PeriodLeave I wondered if I should put this out, but, had to. I was back at work exactly 2.5 months after having my son. My then employer @the_hindu did everything to make life easy. Those were the days of 3 mths maternity leave, and I went on leave a fortnight before delivery.

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Loving my new space. Just so you know, if my nails are painted red it means I'm on my bleed. Sorry if this offends anyone, but yes, that's what my red lacquer box, Minoan goddess & cycle diary are all about. I've been tapping into my own wisdom with the inspiration of @sassylisalister. Today I spent time connection with others about period leave and women's health, which reminded me that the last time I was on my period I was literally in the bath crying, cursing that I had to go to work. And if you follow this IG, you'll know that I love my job! This is one of the things that our society has to expand toward. Talking about periods, allowing open words to be spoken & sharing the fact that we are on the midst of our sacred bleeding time: that's openness, that's equality. It should be no more embarrassing than having a migraine (and even "too many" of those can be shaming). I'm finding this to be just as energetically expanding as studying reiki, chanting and meditating. So get ready for some red magic. #period #periodleave #moonpowers #red #minoan #cycle #power #equalityforall

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Sanitary Pad #gettyimages #gettyimagescreative #iamnikon #lawofattraction #goodvibes #pink #womenhealth #tampón #tampon #light_shots #pcos #menstruationmatters #menstruation #menstrualcycle #houseoftones #thecreatorclass #visualsoflife #AGameofTones #thevisualarchive #photographysouls #magical_shots #mode_emotive #mypixeldiary #moodygrams #ig_masterpiece #ig_mood #main_vision #periodleave #ourmoodydays #womenhealthcare (at New Delhi, India) https://www.instagram.com/p/CD9AF8XHKFc/?igshid=kr7c4wrljfym

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I have adenomyosis, I do not support #PeriodLeave, many men work with so many medical conditions which ppl don't eveb know Feminists should decide whether going to mandir, running etc is ok in periods or period leave is ok! https://t.co/yY01a9AHfm

— Didi Speaks (@jyotitiwari05) August 12, 2020