Whether you have a medium-sized business, a small start-up, or are part of the management of a corporation with thousands of employees, you need to know that any job where you can openly talk about women's health is one that not only supports its employees, but and one that wants to (proactively) reform traditional workplace culture. Want to know exactly how you can do this too? Continue reading our article and find out 4 simple ways in which you can support your female employees and colleagues!

Menstrual health and hygiene - EVERYTHING you need to know

Nowadays, menstrual health and hygiene are important factors for women's well-being and empowerment. According to studies, of the 1.9 billion women around the world who menstruate, more than 500 million lack access to menstrual products and adequate hygiene facilities. Yes, menstrual poverty affects a large portion of the world's population, and it's happening right at your workplace.

It informs and sensitizes

Even if it seems like an uncomfortable topic, open conversations about menstrual health are absolutely necessary for fostering an inclusive work environment. And if you're not sure how to do that, here are some easy ways:

• Create an internal newsletter, Slack channel or Skype group (depending on the communication methods you use with colleagues) or even regular meetings to provide a safe space where women in your company can talk about issues of reproductive health and how it affects their lives, from a professional point of view.

• Invite professionals (doctors, psychologists) who can provide your team with an educational seminar or Q&A session about menstruation, menopause, fertility or gynecological conditions such as endometriosis or PMDD. PS: we talked to a psychotherapist about mental health and the menstrual cycle, and you can read the article here .

• Follow the ENROUSH blog and newsletter to learn more about women's health. The materials we write are intended for everyone, both men and women, because health is a human right and we should all know (more) about menstruation.

Give a day off

Menstrual leave is a somewhat taboo subject. What exactly does that mean? It's basically a paid sick leave that allows menstruating people to have one day a month to deal with severe menstrual symptoms. It may seem impossible or radical, but it is not a new practice. There are countries where menstrual leave is common. In 2022, the Spanish government approves a bill to grant paid sick leave to women suffering from severe abdominal pain. It is the first European country to propose such legislation. Read more in our article on how to talk about periods at work !

A 2019 study by the British Medical Journal found that menstrual cramps are responsible for an average of nine days of lost productivity per year, with more than 80% of respondents saying they continued to work or study while feeling bad and that they were less productive as a result. Sound familiar? And we used to do that…

For women suffering from chronic conditions like endometriosis or PMDD, periods can become an increasing burden—both physically and emotionally. So to acknowledge that there are biological differences at work is not to assume that women are weaker, but to validate that some people go through symptoms that affect their daily lives, and the pain is real. For too long women's health has been neglected in society, but it's not too late to make a difference: it all starts with an inclusive workplace. And if you, as an employer, are aware that your employees' productivity is suffering because of menstruation, it is your duty to create these means for rest and recovery for sufferers. It's up to you and your team!

They offer free menstrual products

It goes without saying, right? Because in general, when you offer benefits to your employees, it's just a great way to show that you want to invest in their well-being.

The free massages, the Friday afternoon drinks, the meal vouchers – they're all welcome. But if you want to be one step ahead and modernize, a serious benefits package should also include specific benefits for menstrual health.

Providing free menstrual products shows that, as an employer, you are actively interested in the health of your employees and that you also recognize that access to menstrual products is a basic human right. Many people cannot afford menstrual products and miss school or work as a result. And having access to free pads or tampons at work takes away the fear of being unprepared, especially when your period comes unexpectedly.

So, if you want to stock your office bathrooms with menstrual products, make sure you choose products that have nothing to hide, and are made of 100% organic cotton . In addition, ENROUSH offers you subscriptions customized to your needs, with substantial discounts when you buy multiple products.

We created the ENROUSH Workplace Initiative in hopes of encouraging more companies to adopt this positive mindset that supports women's health. How exactly does it work?

• Contact a member of our team and discuss your office needs. You will receive a personalized offer

• After placing the order, we will deliver everything to the job. You don't have to worry about the dispensers either, we take care of everything, let's arrange the bathrooms

• When products run out, we restock – or you can contact us when you need more!

It may seem taboo or inappropriate to talk about certain topics in a professional setting, but is it? In recent years, many studies have proven the need and importance of supporting women in terms of menstrual health. Moreover, we believe that women's health should be an integral part of the inclusion strategy of every modern company.

Acknowledging the problems of women in your team is an important step towards modernization and well-being: not only do you boost their productivity, but you make a real difference in the labor market by showing care for your employees.

Enroush offers you:

Organic tampons
ENROUSH pads are easy to use, made to absorb flow evenly across the entire surface and contain only 100% organic cotton, no other ingredients.

Organic absorbents
Individually wrapped, easy to store and transport, ENROUSH absorbent pads are made from 100% organic cotton, GOTS certified and only natural, plant-based fibers. They do not contain perfume and bleaches, thus minimizing the risk of irritation or allergies.

Natural menstrual pads
How do heat patches work for menstrual cramps? They have a quick warming effect thanks to activated carbon and 100% natural ingredients that together can generate up to 8 hours of therapeutic heat. And if you want to ditch menstrual pain pills and other age-old remedies for menstruation, patches are one of the simple solutions for monthly cramps.

Intimate Gel with 95% Natural Ingredients
An innovative NEW product formulated together with gynecologists and dermatologists with 95% natural ingredients that help prevent candida infections.
It intensively hydrates and softens the skin, having in addition ANTIBACTERIAL and ANTISEPTIC properties.
Protects the vulva by preventing infections, redness and itching and reduces the risk of infections with Tribulus Terrestris extract having 87% EFFICIENCY AGAINST CANDIDA.