<p>A new male contraceptive is being compared to an IUD, but with one key difference—men will receive anesthetic for the procedure. Meanwhile, women have been told for <strong>decades</strong> to “take a Panadol and get over it” while having a metal device shoved into their uteruses.</p><p>The message is loud and clear: Men’s discomfort? Unacceptable. Women’s pain? Character-building.</p><p>This is <strong>medical misogyny.</strong></p><p>When will women’s pain be taken as seriously as men’s? When will medical professionals stop treating women as hysterical for advocating for pain relief?</p><p>Pain relief shouldn’t be a privilege for women, it must be a right.</p><p>#FedUp </p><p><p>Thanks for reading From Conversation to Action with Michelle Redfern. You can subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.</p></p><p><strong>About Michelle Redfern</strong></p><p>Michelle is the unapologetically fierce, slightly sweary, globally sought-after architect of workplace gender equality, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). She’s the go-to strategist for businesses and sports organisations ready to stop talking and start <em>doing</em> DEI right. When she’s not dismantling barriers for women leaders, Michelle is busy enabling them to have careers that soar!</p><p>Author of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.michelleredfern.com/books"><strong><em>The Leadership Compass: The Ultimate Guide for Women Leaders to Reach Their Full Potential</em></strong></a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.michelleredfern.com/books"> </a>(yes, it’s a must-read) and mastermind behind <a target="_blank" href="https://www.michelleredfern.com/women-in-sport-reports"><strong><em>The Advancing Women in Sport Report Series</em></strong></a>, Michelle also moonlights as a seasoned non-executive director.</p><p>Michelle also shares her wisdom in her fearless, frank and forthright way on LinkedIn. <a target="_blank" href="https://au.linkedin.com/in/michelleredfern"><strong>Go on, connect.</strong></a></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to From Conversation to Action with Michelle Redfern at <a href="https://michelleredferndotcom.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">michelleredferndotcom.substack.com/subscribe</a>