Understanding Menstrual Pain: A Workshop for Corporate Inclusion and Well-Being

In an effort to promote a supportive workplace environment for all employees, Famione, based in Shibuya, Tokyo, recently conducted a free experience session on its unique workshop aimed at increasing awareness and understanding of menstrual pain. Held on August 27, 2026, at Panasonic Beauty Omotesando, this workshop specifically targeted HR, general affairs, and D&I professionals from various companies.

The Rising Attention to Menstrual Pain in the Workplace

As awareness of menstrual discomfort and its associated productivity loss grows, many companies are struggling with how to implement supportive policies like menstrual leave. Common challenges include a lack of implementation despite such policies being in place and uncertainty on how co-workers can offer support. The workshop offered new approaches to these challenges by integrating educational components with experiential learning.

A Hands-On Approach to Understanding Pain

During the workshop, every participant had the opportunity to use specialized equipment to simulate the experience of menstrual pain. Feedback from participants who had never experienced menstrual discomfort was overwhelmingly positive, with comments like, "I had no idea how debilitating this pain could be while trying to work" and "The level of pain was far beyond what I had expected."

The structured group work allowed participants to delve deeper into understanding the menstrual cycle's four ‘fluctuations’ and to rethink pain as not just an individual issue but one that requires a collaborative team approach to manage.

Actionable Ideas for Immediate Implementation

Discussions among participants led to actionable ideas aimed at fostering a more supportive work environment. Suggestions included installing readily available pain relief medication in the workplace, scheduling regular breaks during long meetings for bathroom visits, and creating dedicated spaces for employee relaxation. The collaborative determination to implement these strategies highlighted a communal desire to improve workplace conditions.

Positive Feedback and Insights

In post-workshop surveys, an impressive 100% satisfaction rate was recorded, with 78% of participants expressing that they were “very satisfied” and the remaining 22% “satisfied.” Many comments praised the workshop's integration of theoretical and practical elements, emphasizing the impact of the hormone cycle discussion and pain simulation activity. Visual aids such as tapestries representing the menstrual cycle and informational cards detailing symptoms received a particularly positive response.

The Ongoing Mission of Famione

For organizations looking to support menstrual health, Famione has designed its workshop to cultivate an inclusive corporate culture that acknowledges and addresses the discomfort caused by menstruation. It aims to educate employees on how they can lend support to their colleagues proactively.

With a focus on both organizational culture development and individual support through expert-led seminars and online counseling options, Famione continues to lead the charge in workplace health management while promoting female empowerment.

Since its inception in 2018, Famione has served a range of clients from private companies like TBS, NTT, and Kodansha to numerous local government initiatives designed to enhance public well-being.

For more information, visit the Famione website or reach out via their press contact.

Company Information
Name: Famione Co., Ltd.
Headquarters: 1-10-8 Dougenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0043
CEO: Yusuke Ishikawa
Established: June 1, 2015
Website: Famione

For inquiries regarding the workshop, please contact:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 080-2243-6995