Women's Pain: The Science, the Silence, the System

Schedule

Tue Oct 28 2025 at 06:00 pm to 07:15 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

James St. Tavern | Oxford, EN

Explore why women’s pain is misunderstood with experts discussing real experiences and answering your questions.
About this Event


Why is women’s pain often dismissed or misunderstood? Join a panel of experts discussing the realities of pain in women, from endometriosis and period pain to IUD insertion and pain during consensual sex. Learn about the challenges faced and get your questions answered in this important and honest conversation. Come and be part of the discussion to raise awareness and understanding.

Intended for adults and teenagers: the discussion may cover explicit material - event recommended for 16+ years old.

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James St. Tavern, 47-48 James Street, Oxford, United Kingdom
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