In this deeply personal and eye-opening conversation, we sit down with Ishta Bhatia, a French woman of Indian origin, as she shares her journey with vaginismus and vulvodynia, two often misunderstood and stigmatized pelvic pain conditions.

We explore not only the physical and emotional toll of these conditions but also what it means to navigate them within the South Asian cultural context, where silence around sexual and reproductive health is common.

From misdiagnoses and medical gaslighting to societal pressure and family expectations, Ishta opens up about her path to healing and reconnection with her body.

In this episode, we explore:

-What vaginismus and vulvodynia actually are, and how they impact daily life

-Ishta’s personal journey from misdiagnosis to treatment

-The trauma of seeking medical help  ...