Yes, women have been dicktated enough, but asking for leaves for something as natural as periods? Now, that’s going too far. The prolonged debate on whether or not menstruating women deserve paid period leaves has grown tiresome really. Especially when the answer is straight and simple and lurks in plain sight. Just in case somebody still needs a reality check, the answer is no. Women do not need period leaves. They do not need any special treatment during their menses. And, to be honest, they should have grown accustomed to their monthly biological cycle by now instead of relentlessly cribbing about something that — again — happens (or at least, should happen) to you every month. So because, today, we are too free and desperately yearn for this unimportant conversation to end, we’ve decided 'tis the fateful day we pen down our unsolicited rage-baity meaningful hot-take. Ahh, too many big words! First and foremost, let's put things into real perspective here. It's just periods and not a handicap. I mean, c'mon women, periods are integral to your existence. Your body is supposed to bleed every month for around 40 years of your lifetime so that you get to experience the blessing that childbirth is. AcCePt It AnD mOVe On. You're already getting privileged treatment with Maternity leaves, now you want period leaves too?! Click the Link in Bio to read more. #SWEditDesk #PeriodLeaves #SmritiIrani #Women

Yes, women have been dicktated enough, but asking for leaves for something as natural as periods? Now, that’s going too far.

The prolonged debate on whether or not menstruating women deserve paid period leaves has grown tiresome really. Especially when the answer is straight and simple and lurks in plain sight.

Just in case somebody still needs a reality check, the answer is no. Women do not need period leaves. They do not need any special treatment during their menses. And, to be honest, they should have grown accustomed to their monthly biological cycle by now instead of relentlessly cribbing about something that — again — happens (or at least, should happen) to you every month.

So because, today, we are too free and desperately yearn for this unimportant conversation to end, we’ve decided 'tis the fateful day we pen down our unsolicited rage-baity meaningful hot-take. Ahh, too many big words!

First and foremost, let's put things into real perspective here. It's just periods and not a handicap. I mean, c'mon women, periods are integral to your existence. Your body is supposed to bleed every month for around 40 years of your lifetime so that you get to experience the blessing that childbirth is. AcCePt It AnD mOVe On. You're already getting privileged treatment with Maternity leaves, now you want period leaves too?!

Click the Link in Bio to read more.

#SWEditDesk #PeriodLeaves #SmritiIrani #Women