Actor and politician Govinda’s daughter, Tina Ahuja, recently sparked controversy on social media with her remarks about period cramps. Tina attributed the pain to psychological factors, claiming that women in smaller cities typically do not experience such discomfort, whereas it is predominantly discussed in Delhi and Bombay.
In an interview with Hautterfly, Tina claimed she has never experienced menstrual pain and suggested that “only girls from Bombay speak about cramps.” She further added that women who don’t naturally experience cramps might start feeling them due to psychological factors.
During the interview, Tina also discussed her perspective on diet and lifestyle, advocating for the benefits of consuming ghee and avoiding extreme dieting. She said, “Maybe my body is a little desi. I have never had any back pains. Everything is perfect, 28-day cycle. But here, I see girls always talking about it. You eat your ghee, stop dieting so much, get a good night’s sleep, and everything becomes normal.” Her mother, Sunita, echoed these views, recommending daily ghee consumption while advising women to consult doctors for tailored guidance.
The interview clip quickly went viral on Reddit, sparking a heated debate among users. Many criticised Tina’s remarks for oversimplifying the issue of menstrual pain.
Here’s the clip on Reddit:
One user commented, “Someone pick her up already. She needs to experience my period once. She would shut up forever.” Another wrote, “I never had any period pains till the age of 20. Post that I started having the worst cramps of my life every single month. our bodies are different, and they keep changing as well. Duniya ki lakh auratein jhoothi hain because they are experiencing pain, ye hi hain iron man ek (Lakhs of women are lying because they are experienceing pain. She is one Iron Man) (sic).”
The discussion brought to light the varied experiences women have with menstrual pain and underscored the importance of respecting these differences rather than generalising them.
