"There's a World of Difference Between Understanding Intellectually and Feeling Physically": 95% of Male Managers Say They're Glad They Took the Period Pain Experience
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- "There's a World of Difference Between Understanding Intellectually and Feeling Physically": 95% of Male Managers Say They're Glad They Took the Period Pain Experience
- Preventive health tech startup Linkage Inc. has announced the results of a survey on its 'Pirinoid'-based period pain experience training, revealing that 95% of male managers who participated reported positive outcomes. The experience led to behavioral changes and increased workplace empathy. In conjunction with Gender Equality Week 2026, Linkage is launching a limited-time campaign for 10 companies.
- Source: PR TIMES
- Date: Thu Jun 18 2026 01:44:32 GMT+0900 (Japan Standard Time)
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Preventive health tech startup Linkage Inc. has announced the results of a survey on its 'Pirinoid'-based period pain experience training, revealing that 95% of male managers who participated reported positive outcomes. The experience led to behavioral changes and increased workplace empathy. In conjunction with Gender Equality Week 2026, Linkage is launching a limited-time campaign for 10 companies.
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- "There's a World of Difference Between Understanding Intellectually and Feeling Physically": 95% of Male Managers Say They're Glad They Took the Period Pain Experience (Thu Jun 18 2026 01:44:32 GMT+0900 (Japan Standard Time)), PR TIMES
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- Thu Jun 18 2026 01:44:32 GMT+0900 (Japan Standard Time)
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Preventive health tech startup Linkage Inc. has announced the results of a survey on its 'Pirinoid'-based period pain experience training, revealing that 95% of male managers who participated reported positive outcomes. The experience led to behavioral changes and increased workplace empathy. In conjunction with Gender Equality Week 2026, Linkage is launching a limited-time campaign for 10 companies.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the 'Pirinoid' period pain experience training?
- A: A training program using EMS technology to simulate menstrual pain, allowing men to empathize with the discomfort.
- Q: Who can participate in this training?
- A: Private companies, local governments, and educational institutions nationwide that have never conducted it before.
- Q: What is the campaign period?
- A: Organizations that submit the application form between June 23 and July 10, 2026 are eligible.
- Q: How much does the training cost?
- A: 98,000 JPY (excluding tax and travel fees), accommodating up to 10 participants in one hour.
- Q: What is the background of Pirinoid's development?
- A: Developed based on research from Konan University and Nara Women's University, using Osaka Heatcool's technology to promote understanding of period pain.