Pain is not normal. And we need to stop pretending it is. In Episode 2 of Atypical Dikkatein Season 2, we speak with Sai Nagarajan, queer rights advocate, and PMD peer supporter, about what it means to navigate menstruation, chronic illness, and medical neglect as a queer, non-binary person in India.
This episode is a deeply personal, powerful unpacking of gender, health, and access. Tune in to hear how Sai is building community and care through Project Hell Week and beyond.
You can check out the podcast transcript here.
Some Helpful Links
1. What is PMDD: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/premenstrual-dysphoric-disorder-pmdd
2. Me v PMDD (referenced in the episode): https://mevpmdd.com/
3. International Association for Premenstrual Disorders (referenced in the episode): https://www.iapmd.org/
4. What a journey of PMDD could look like: https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/this-is-how-i-manage-pmdds-impact-on-my-mental-health#my-experience
5. A video on the experiences of women with PMDD in England by the BBC: https://www.bbc.com/news/health-53559904
6. PMDD through a gendered lens: https://www.progressivetherapeutic.com.au/pmdd-menstrual-gynaecological-health/the-intersection-of-pmdd-and-gender-identity
7. Personal narratives of living with PMDD (Women only; specific to Canada): https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/23293691.2024.2436925#d1e206
8. Highly recommended to understand the varied experiences of folks with PMDD (and PME): https://www.reddit.com/r/PMDD/
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Graphic by: Harshvardhan Bhaskar and Khushi (Kay) Solanki
Transcript by: Khushi (Kay) Solanki
Sound editing and production by: Pranjal Pathak
