A boys’ high school in Japan has begun holding classes where male students simulate menstruation using pads and pain-inducing devices, with organizers claiming it builds empathy, while students describe the experience as uncomfortable and surprisingly painful.
A boys’ high school in Hiroshima has introduced a new type of health education class focused on menstruation, aimed at helping male students better understand what women experience. According to the report, third-year students at Hiroshima Gakuin High School participated in a series of lessons that went beyond standard explanations and instead included hands-on simulations.
The classes began with basic instruction on how menstruation works, taught by the school nurse. Students were then asked to wear sanitary pads filled with red liquid to replicate the sensation of bleeding, with several students commenting that it felt like wearing wet clothing and was persistently uncomfortable.
In a later session, students experienced simulated menstrual pain through a special device designed to recreate cramps, prompting reactions such as grimacing and remarks that the pain was “really tough.”
Organizers behind the program said the goal was to help boys understand menstruation more realistically so they can grow into adults who are considerate and supportive of women, particularly in situations involving school, work, or daily life. Some students reflected afterward that dealing with such symptoms during important events like exams would be extremely difficult.
The article notes that similar programs are beginning to spread to other boys’ schools, suggesting a broader push toward experiential sex education.
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