Actor and politician Govinda’s daughter Tina Ahuja has recently courted controversy on social media with her comments about period cramps. Tina attributed the pain to “psychological” factors and claimed that women in smaller towns generally do not experience such discomfort, whereas in Delhi and Bombay it is predominantly discussed.

in an interview with waterflyTina claimed that she had never experienced menstrual pain and suggested that “only Bombay girls talk about cramps.” She further added that women who do not naturally experience cramps may begin to feel them due to “psychological” factors.

During the interview, Tina also discussed her outlook on diet and lifestyle, advocating the benefits of consuming ghee and avoiding extreme diets.

He said, “Maybe my body is a little NativeI never had back pain. Everything is perfect, 28 day cycle. But here, I see girls always talking about it. you eat yours GheeStop dieting so much, get a good night’s sleep, and everything will be back to normal.”

His mother Sunita also expressed similar views and recommended daily Ghee Women advised to consult doctors for tailored guidance during consumption.

The interview clip quickly went viral on Reddit, sparking heated debate among users. Many criticized Tina’s comments for oversimplifying the issue of menstrual pain.

Here’s the clip on Reddit:

One user commented, “Somebody wake her up already. She needs to experience my periods once. She’ll shut up forever.” Another wrote, “I never had period pain until I was 20. Then I started getting the worst cramps of my life every month. Our bodies are different, and they change.” Millions of women in the world are liars because they are in pain, this is the Iron Man. (Millions of women are lying because they are experiencing pain. He is an iron man) (sic).”

The discussion highlighted women’s different experiences with menstrual pain and emphasized the importance of respecting these differences rather than normalizing them.