A cafe owner in Australia has caused controversy after asking female employees to wear red stickers to show when they are on their period.

Spain has announced reforms which will allow women to take up to three days menstrual leave per month, becoming the first European country to do so.

Nearly half of female workers (47%) said they would be concerned about discussing their menstrual health issues with their employers.

A lack of period polices is costing UK businesses over £6 billion a year, as women still feel unable to discuss PMS in the workplace.

Women want workplace period leave policies as they don’t believe UK employment law supports those who experience severe menstrual symptoms.

As research finds women would be more likely to want to work for a company that has a period-friendly policy in place, Intimina UK aims to empower employees throughout their menstrual cycle