Spain Knows Period Cramps Suck, Offers “Menstrual Leave”

As far as blanket statements go, this one is mostly true: Being on your period sucks. There’s the emotional roller coaster of PMS, the whole “days of bleeding” ordeal, the fact that both tampons and pads are taxed, and the looming specter of menstrual cramps so intense that it feels like a demon has entered your body solely to squeeze your ovaries like ripe lemons. In a sane, civilized world, those who have periods wouldn’t have to suffer at work once a month, every month, for the majority of their working lives. In a sane, civilized world, folks with periods… Read Full Article