Myth Vs Reality: The Lie Indian Women Were Taught About Desire | Seema Anand breaks her silence

Why were women taught to walk “pencil straight” with no sway — and then suddenly expected to become “sexy” after marriage? In this powerful cold-start, Seema Anand reveals how ancient Indian culture once celebrated sensuality, embodied confidence and female desire — and how over centuries, shame was strategically inserted to control women. From the “loose vagina myth”, to the way women’s bodies were policed, and how figures like Sita were reduced only to suffering instead of strength — this conversation exposes the cultural conditioning that still shapes how Indian women view sexuality today. This is not about rebellion. It is about truth, agency, and unlearning shame. This episode opens with a striking contrast — young girls once taught to walk without swaying their hips, versus ancient traditions where women were taught to embody sensuality with confidence. Seema Anand explains how the narrative of shame around women’s bodies and desire was created — and why it still controls women today. How Indian women were trained to suppress their sensuality. The cultural contradiction between purity before marriage and performance after Why women like Sita are remembered only for sacrifice, not strength The truth behind the “Loose Vagina” myth How shame was engineered as a tool of control This is not just history — it’s lived reality. Women today still feel guilt around pleasure, movement, expression, and desire. This conversation helps dismantle centuries of conditioning and offers a powerful framework to reclaim confidence and self-trust. About Us: 🌟 Not Your Aunty Podcast 🎙️ | Parenting 👪 Relationships 💑 Body Positivity 💛 Get ready to laugh out loud with the hilarious "Not Your Aunty" podcast! Hosted by the dynamic duo Kiran Manral and Shunali Shroff, this show tackles topics like parenting, relationships, social media, and societal expectations with wit, humor, and relatable stories. 👉 Discover fresh perspectives on careers, body image, and relationships 👉 Unwind with entertaining banter and comedic timing 👉 Dismantle stereotypes and embrace body positivity Join Kiran and Shunali as they navigate the roller coaster of life, offering laughter and warmth with every episode. Subscribe now for a weekly dose of fun and honesty! #NotYourAuntyPodcast #ParentingPodcast #RelationshipAdvice #BodyPositivity #ComedyPodcast DISCLAIMER: The views, information, or opinions expressed during this podcast are solely those of the guests appearing on the podcast and do not reflect the views of Host (s) or Ideabrew Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (Ideabrew Studios). Ideabrew Solutions Pvt. Ltd., the hosts, and its respective parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, successors, assigns, employees, agents, directors, officers, and shareholders do not assume any liability or responsibility, nor do they endorse the views, information, or opinions expressed by the guest. Under no circumstances will Ideabrew Solutions Pvt. Ltd. or the hosts assume direct or indirect responsibility or liability arising from the views, information, or opinions expressed by the guest, including but not limited to claims for defamation, libel, slander, infringement, invasion of privacy and publicity rights, obscenity, pornography, profanity, fraud, or misrepresentation. Ideabrew Solutions Pvt. Ltd. or the hosts have no control over or endorsement of the views, information, or opinions expressed by the guest. They serve merely as distributors/interviewers, acting as passive conduits for the distribution of this podcast. Ideabrew Solutions Pvt. Ltd. or Hosts do not warrant that the views, information, or opinions expressed in the podcast are accurate, complete, or true. Any views or opinions expressed in the podcast are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, or individual.