Wednesday 27 March 2024, article 1 of the bill “Recognize and protect menstrual and gynecological health in the world of work”which planned to establish a menstrual leave in the case of painful and disabling periods, it was rejected with 16 votes in favor and 16 against. However, her defenders had done everything: a few days before the debates, MPs of every political order had been subjected to a menstrual pain simulator and had to try, in vain, to reproduce a reading in the chamber without turning their stomachs.
To the writing of to miss, this experience, transcribed on video and widely disseminated on social networks, made us both smile and shiver. The absurdity of style reactions “It actually really hurts!” » reminds us again and again that we don’t take women’s word for it. Although according to an IFOP survey, more than one in two working women report having painful periods (53%) and say they have already encountered difficulties related to work periods (65%), men need to find out for themselves.
In an ideal world, we would no longer systematically suspect women of exaggerating and we would gladly vote for bills that would make their lives easier. But since our male compatriots are more inclined to test than to vote, we have collectively compiled a small (non-exhaustive) list of experiences that might entertain them. Beware uninspired adventurers…
Get 20% less for a month
“Oh yes, it still hurts! “. Well yes, and it is also unfair. Especially with the same position and skills.
Coming home at night with fear in my stomach
With a hypervigilance simulator offered as a bonus and your ears ringing from all the problems plaguing you. Be careful of stiff neck: if you turn around to check that you are not being followed, your trapezius muscles could tighten. But don’t be afraid: after a few outings, your reflex” turnkey used as a sharp object for self-defense » should refine.
“Prevent” the menstrual cycle from flowing
How does period poverty affect one in three students? Who *really* needs tampons when all you have to do is contract your perineum? After this experience, you should have the answer.
Being cut off from all meetings for a month
No…but…I assure you… Shh.
Waxing your bikini area because otherwise it would look “dirty”
Anyone who has never experienced burning wax has no say in the matter. For the best experience, we also recommend trying a full day in blister-inducing heels or a bra whose stays hurt your skin. Maybe later we will be left alone regarding the aesthetic/mainstream standards of femininity. respect “.
Be multitasking
We challenge you to flip a car while making dinner and finishing your older child’s homework. We can already hear the “oh yes, it’s not easy actually” ring in our ears.
Returning to work two months after giving birth… or simply giving birth
Who wants to try going back to the office with breasts still bleeding, dripping, having difficulty breastfeeding and with an episio/cesarean scar? Or rather: who would want to feel nauseous, 9 months pregnant carrying a 3.6 kg human being who will then have to be expelled from their body? WHO ?
Test for menopause
Mood swings, hot flashes, dizziness, upset digestive system… And all the side effects you can think of (or not) to make up this explosive cocktail.
Carry the burden of contraception for 30 years
Ingesting pills daily whose deleterious effects on health are only now beginning to be known. Suffer the side effects of contraception without batting an eyelid. Paying out of pocket because the man doesn’t like condoms / he’s afraid of crowdfunding.
Do part-time forced and forced labor
But what to do with all this free time? How stupid then! What do you mean you don’t take the opportunity to go to the cinema? Ah, it costs 15 euros per seat and your incomplete salary doesn’t allow it? It’s a false excuse, right? In the job category you are also asked to refuse a position because you are potentially of childbearing age or are the father of many young children.
Do not receive food
After all, your forced part-time job doesn’t allow you to support your 3 children alone?
See your drink in a box
This could have been included in the “multitasking” section: keeping an eye on her drink, her bag, her friend, the lustful guy hugging her, the people around… Without forgetting to have fun of course!
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Mary Crossley is an author at “The Fashion Vibes”. She is a seasoned journalist who is dedicated to delivering the latest news to her readers. With a keen sense of what’s important, Mary covers a wide range of topics, from politics to lifestyle and everything in between.
