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These are your invisible burdens

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You are not alone...

Many women share with you:

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of women in your sector carry it.

This is what your invisible burdens look like:

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Body & health

Image & appearance

Recognition & voice

Spaces & objects

Economic autonomy

Care & time

Violence & harassment

Intersectionality

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These are the burdens you identified

Menstrual cycle & health

I have worked through menstrual symptoms (such as pain, extreme fatigue, or brain fog) without access to rest days or schedule flexibility.

Body & health

Breastfeeding conditions

I faced barriers to breastfeeding my baby or pumping milk due to the lack of private, hygienic spaces and protected time.

Body & health

Breastfeeding interruption

I interrupted my breastfeeding earlier than planned because my work conditions made it impossible to sustain.

Body & health

Abortion & recovery

I had to keep working immediately after a pregnancy loss (spontaneous or induced) without grief or physical and emotional recovery protocols.

Body & health

Invisible menopause

I went through menopause or perimenopause symptoms in an environment that offers no adjustments and doesn't acknowledge this process.

Body & health

Invalidated symptoms

I received responses that normalized my physical discomfort under the argument that "it's a woman's thing," without the organization offering necessary adjustments.

Body & health

Endometriosis

I have worked with chronic pelvic pain and extreme fatigue in an environment that neither recognizes this condition nor offers flexibility for treatment absences or necessary rest.

Body & health

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

I have managed PCOS symptoms, including fatigue, hormonal imbalances, or physical stigmas, without support protocols that understand how it impacts my work pace.

Body & health

Aesthetic tax

I invested extra time and money daily on makeup and personal grooming to meet the company's aesthetic expectations.

Image & appearance

Image vs. ergonomics

I wore uncomfortable shoes or clothing due to direct or implicit dress code requirements, prioritizing aesthetics over my wellbeing and safety.

Image & appearance

Body surveillance

My weight or physical changes were subject to comments or scrutiny from colleagues or superiors unrelated to my work performance.

Image & appearance

Western beauty standards

I felt pressure to modify my natural hair (curls, braids, gray hair) to conform to a Westernized standard of "professional presence."

Image & appearance

Appearance over substance

I spent more energy, time, and worry ensuring my image was "appropriate" for a presentation than on preparing the technical content, because my appearance is constantly evaluated in those spaces.

Image & appearance

Image & intellect bias

I have faced prejudices linking my physical appearance to my intelligence level — either assuming it invalidates my technical ability, or that not fitting beauty standards excludes me from leadership roles.

Image & appearance

Mansplaining

A colleague explained a topic to me in which I am an expert (or that I myself developed) assuming I didn't understand it.

Recognition & voice

Stolen credit

My ideas, proposals, or project results were presented by others as their own.

Recognition & voice

Interruptions

I was systematically interrupted in meetings, prevented from finishing my points until a man repeated them.

Recognition & voice

Voice neutralization

I modified my tone of voice and gestures to adapt to a masculine communication standard.

Recognition & voice

Double standard of authority

I was labeled "aggressive" or "bossy" for making firm decisions that in my male peers are considered "leadership."

Recognition & voice

Exclusionary furniture

I used chairs, desks, or tools designed for the "average man" standard, forcing me to adopt uncomfortable or painful postures because they don't fit my actual dimensions, height, or natural body changes.

Spaces & objects

Protective equipment

I worked with safety equipment (gloves, helmets, vests) designed for male proportions, increasing my exposure to workplace risks.

Spaces & objects

Sanitary infrastructure

I faced a lack of sufficient, clean bathrooms or ones with menstrual hygiene supplies.

Spaces & objects

Biased technology

Facial recognition systems or company algorithms failed or discriminated against me because of my gender or skin tone.

Spaces & objects

Unsafe environments

I worked in schedules or spaces without lighting or surveillance, feeling my safety was compromised.

Spaces & objects

Pay gap

I received a lower salary than a male colleague with the same role, experience, and responsibilities.

Economic autonomy

Double economic burden

I am the primary financial provider for my household while simultaneously managing domestic caregiving.

Economic autonomy

Exclusion circles

Strategic decisions were made in informal spaces (meals, sports, exclusive groups) to which I was not invited.

Economic autonomy

Negotiation penalty

When I tried to negotiate my financial conditions, I received responses that questioned my commitment or attitude.

Economic autonomy

Financial network exclusion

I was not included in mentoring spaces or networks where key information about financial education, investments, or bonuses is shared.

Economic autonomy

Mothering the team

I resolved team conflicts or provided emotional support, taking on caregiving work that's neither my responsibility nor evaluated.

Care & time

Inclusion representative

I was assigned to inclusion or diversity committees for being a woman, performing this extra work without pay or reduction of my regular tasks.

Care & time

Invisible organizer

I managed the logistics of celebrations, gifts, or team wellbeing without that being my role.

Care & time

24/7 availability

I am expected to respond to requests outside working hours under a work standard that doesn't account for domestic or personal responsibilities, penalizing my right to disconnect and personal autonomy.

Care & time

Motherhood penalty

I was excluded from projects or promotions under the assumption that my motherhood would affect my performance.

Care & time

Sexism & misogyny

I endured sexist comments, "jokes" about women's bodies, or an environment saturated with sexual humor.

Violence & harassment

Commute harassment

I modified my routes or spent money on private transport to avoid harassment on my way to work.

Violence & harassment

Digital violence

I received inappropriate messages, harassment, or put-downs on social media or official company channels.

Violence & harassment

Gender-based hostility

I have suffered hostile treatment, constant criticism, or systematic isolation from superiors or colleagues aimed at undermining my professional confidence or forcing my resignation.

Violence & harassment

Sexual harassment

I have received unwanted advances, unwanted physical contact, or conditioning of my professional growth in exchange for sexual favors or non-consensual sexual conduct.

Violence & harassment

Structural racism

My technical ability was questioned or a lower-ranking role was assumed due to my skin color or features.

Intersectionality

Age barriers

My age (being considered "too young" or "too old") was used as justification to limit my opportunities or question my ability to learn and lead.

Intersectionality

Hiding neurodivergence

I spent extra energy hiding my way of processing information (neurodivergent) to fit the company standard.

Intersectionality

Double exclusion by disability

I faced unresolved physical or digital barriers, compounded by gender biases in my evaluation.

Intersectionality

Hidden identity

I kept my sexual orientation or gender identity secret to avoid isolation or loss of opportunities.

Intersectionality

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CíclicasLab #LoSostenemosJuntas 8M · 2026
Map your invisible burden | Collective map | About us

This project was conceived and designed by CíclicasLab, and turned into a digital product thanks to Monoku.
Cíclicas Lab is a design and research lab for health and wellbeing in the menstrual cycle, part of Usaria. Monoku is a creative technology studio that builds digital products where experience matters as much as function.

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