Saba Azad: Women's health shame needs open talk

Actor and musician Saba Azad has opened up about the significant shame women often face concerning their health, sexuality, and reproductive well-being. While promoting her show 'Who's Your Gynac?', Azad discussed how, unlike therapy, gynecologist visits remain shrouded in stigma, fear, and misinformation.

Azad noted that women frequently feel judged during consultations, questioning the relevance of marital status on medical forms. She praised her show for addressing women's health with sensitivity and humor, a method she believes makes difficult topics more accessible. The actress stressed the importance of men becoming informed allies regarding women's hormonal fluctuations and physical experiences.

Highlighting period stigma in India, Azad recalled the discreet packaging of sanitary napkins. She advocates for open knowledge about menstruation and encourages women to prioritize regular gynecologist checkups, including pap smears and mammograms, for early detection and body awareness. Azad considers understanding one's body a beautiful and essential aspect of self-care, emphasizing that a gynecologist should be a safe space.