“We are all in the same bloody boat.”
Interviews
We conducted some interviews with 5 participants, and they all mentioned their sleep could be affected by menstruation in certain degrees. For example, a painkiller and comfortable clothing are significant factors in helping sleep during menstruation. In addition to the interview, we also invited participants to help us to do their menstrual sleep dairies.
We also found participants didn’t find the idea of sharing their menstruation experience with other women helpful. However, they found sharing with their male friends or others more impactful to understand how drastically menstruation affects not just sleeping but also many avenues of life.