On December 6th, Sahiyo and Tight Lipped co-hosted an empowering webinar titled, "Pain, Stigma, and Sexual Health: Healing Through Storytelling.” The event shed light on the different aspects of healing through candid and intimate accounts from our speakers.
Each speaker fearlessly shared their personal narratives, revealing the complexities of navigating chronic vulvovaginal and pelvic pain conditions and the intricacies of relationships with healthcare providers, partners, and broader societal stigmas. Notably, one of the speakers, a women’s rights activist, mentioned how her personal health experiences led her to channel her energy toward advocating to end the practice of FGC in India, bringing an important angle to our conversation around sexual health.
Heartfelt moments emerged in this virtual space, as attendees expressed gratitude for the safe and inclusive environment created by the speakers and moderators. Sentiments such as "Your story makes me feel less alone" and “This was very helpful and feels so good to hear others” really underscored the significance of creating a space for shared narratives and discussions.
A sincere thank you to everyone who contributed to making this webinar a deeply enriching and supportive experience.Your openness, engagement, and willingness to embrace these conversations helps us foster connections and understanding.