Time off for menstruation is a good idea. Period.

I abandoned my first attempt to write this article due to brain fog. At least it wasn’t cramps, backache or nausea – all examples of the variety of symptoms I might work through for a couple of days a month, thanks to the delights of my menstrual cycle.

While my symptoms are unpleasant, they’re generally manageable with a few painkillers. This is fortunate, because taking a few days off work every month is not generally encouraged in the UK.