Walking in women’s shoes: Tokyo firm’s male employees given simulated menstrual pain. HERE’S HOW they felt

It’s easy to dismiss experiences that we haven’t personally encountered, but moments like these allow us to step into someone else’s shoes, if only for a brief moment.

Men’s encounter with the “Perionoid” device in Japan’s Tokyo provided them with a newfound respect for the resilience of women everywhere.

One day before International Women’s Day (Mar 8), male employees at a telecommunications firm in Tokyo participated in a unique exercise aimed at fostering empathy towards their female colleagues.

On International Women’s Day, it’s crucial to acknowledge issues that affect women’s well-being, including menstrual pain, also known as dysmenorrhea, a common yet often overlooked aspect of women’s health that can impact daily life and productivity.

At an event hosted by EXEO Group, workers underwent a simulated experience of menstrual pain using a device called “perionoid.” This device sent electric signals to induce cramping sensations in the lower stomach muscles.