More than half of women have never felt comfortable during their period, new research suggests. According to a recent survey of 2,000 women, 61 per cent of those who have experienced menstruation said the discomfort disrupts their life.
Fifty-one per cent have abstained from sexual intercourse during their period, 45 per cent have put off physical exercise and 41 per cent have avoided socializing. Gen Z respondents were more likely than millennials to say their period has prevented from going to work (50 per cent vs. 39 per cent), engaging in their hobbies (48 per cent vs. 38 per cent), physical exercise (68 per cent vs. 44 per cent) and doing household chores (53 per cent vs. 41 per cent).
Uncomfortable periods have also forced respondents to cancel or skip important events, including “a wedding ceremony,” “a boating trip,” “an exam” and “a best friend’s birthday party.” Conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Cora, the survey found that 62 per cent have taken time off work during their period, for an average of five days a year.
