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EPISODE · Jan 1, 2026 · 54 MIN

They Told Me Sex Was Painful Because I'm Petite: Anishka Sooriah

from It's Not JUST a Period!

Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to never miss an episode of It’s Not Just A Period Podcast and to keep up to date with Alexandra’s Vlogs.Welcome to It’s Not Just A Period!This week, Alexandra is joined by Anishka Sooriah, who reached out to us wanting to share her journey with painful sex and tearing as a result of Endometriosis.Anishka opens up about years of misunderstood symptoms and how complicated her relationship with herself and others became when she started to experience painful sex and tearing.She walks us through years of GP appointments, gynaecology consultations and the unexpected complications that have come from specialised Endometriosis care.Anishka's openness, vulnerability and courage to share intimate details of her health is a reminder of why it's so important to break the taboos around women's health.Links, Socials & ProductsAnishka Sooriah...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chronicallynish/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chronicallynishIt's Not Just A Period...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsnotjustaperiod.ukTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsnotjustaperiod.ukYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@ItsNotJustAPeriodDisclaimer: The content of this podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not replace personalised medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please speak to your GP or another qualified healthcare provider with any questions about your health, or before making changes to your healthcare routine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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