Spain becomes first European country to pass menstrual leave law

Spain just became the first European Union country to grant women paid medical leave due to suffering severe period pain.

Spain’s parliament passed the new law by 185 votes in favor to 154 against, in order to break a taboo on the subject, Spain’s left-wing government has said.

The law would allow women with severe period pain to take as much time off as they need provided a doctor’s approval, with the state social security system, not employers, picking up the tab for the sick leave.