# Period Signification Jewelry These Red Bracelets Give Others Warnings of Many Bathroom Breaks By JDurhamII | Published 2010-12-04 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mother-nature-bracelets References: [thelifefiles](http://www.thelifefiles.com/2010/12/02/and-you-thought-your-boss-was-sexist/) & [dailymail](http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1334400/Female-staff-Norway-ordered-wear-red-bracelets-period.html) A Norwegian supervisor has made women within his company wear red bracelets during their time of the month, allowing others to know why she's taking [numerous bathroom breaks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clair). In the age where time is the most valuable asset, these red bracelets may actually become a handy tool to help women explain away the number of times she has to get up from her seat while she's [on her period](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/step-one-period-underwear). Practical or just sexist? This is a question for you to decide. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [World News](https://www.trendhunter.com/worldnews) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Period Tracking Technology:** Developing wearable devices or apps that track menstrual cycles and bathroom breaks for women. - **Menstrual Leave Policy:** Creating policies that offer women paid time off for menstrual-related issues to promote gender equality and healthy work environment. - **Period Empowerment Products:** Designing products such as jewelry, clothing, or accessories that empower women during their period and break the stigma surrounding it. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Technology:** There is an opportunity for wearable tech and menstrual tracking apps to help women better manage their periods and increase workplace productivity. - **HR and Employment Law:** Developing new policies and benefits that promote gender equality and address menstrual-related issues in the workplace. - **Fashion and Beauty:** Designing fashionable and functional products that cater to women during their period and help break the taboo around menstruation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Menstrual Health-Tracking Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/femtek-bbring.md) - [Menstrual Leave Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/menstrual-hygiene-day.md) - [Menstrual Cycle-Inspired Lipsticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/period-red-lipstick.md) - [Perimenopause Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peri.md) - [Luxurious Safety Bracelets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxurious-safety-bracelet.md) - [Demure Blood Pressure Bracelets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aktiia-wearable-blood-pressure-monitor.md) - [Period-Friendly Fitness Policies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/workout-cancellation-fees.md) - [Menstrual Product-Celebrating Jeans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/u-by-kotex-maximalism-jeans.md) - [Temperature-Regulating Menopause Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mycelsius-cooling-bracelet.md)