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EPISODE · Aug 18, 2025 · 5 MIN

Why Menstrual Support at Work Isn’t ‘Extra’ - It’s Overdue

from The Period Press · host Samantha Garstin

Why Menstrual Support at Work Isn’t ‘Extra’... It’s OverdueIn this episode, I dig into why menstrual support in the workplace isn’t an ‘extra’ perk, it’s long overdue.We cover:Why the gender pain gap means menstrual pain is often dismissed.How presenteeism shows up when people push through symptoms.What workplaces lose when menstrual health is ignored.📎 Mentioned in this episode:Menstrual Wellness Market Research SurveyGender Pain Gap research (The Fawcett Society)💌 ⁠Subscribe to The Period Press⁠Written editions drop every Sunday at 5 am, ready for coffee in bed at 10!

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