West Midlands doctor shoots for 'Christmas Number 1' with national campaign song destigmatising female body parts
A national campaign challenging stigma around women’s anatomy and periods has launched a bid for this year’s Christmas No.1 - featuring the vocals of a local GP"
The They Are Not Bad Words movement, created by GP and women’s health advocate Dr Aziza Sesay, has released a single of the same name to encourage the use of accurate anatomical language and more open conversations about menstrual health.
Dr Sesay, who works as a GP based in the West Midlands, features on the track herself, working with director Tonia Daley-Campbell and producer Orique.
The lyrics say: “No confusion no shame and no, they’re not the same. We say the words proudly, loudly, devoutly!
" Taboo, you say? Oh no that can’t be true Saving lives, protecting kids, That’s what it’ll do We normalising these words for me (for me)and you (and you), Me and you."
A social media dance challenge linked to the song is already picking up momentum as supporters attempt to push it up the festive charts.
Announcing the mission to hit Christmas No.1 on social media, Dr Aziza said: "We're going for Christmas number one! We are officially in our delulu season - but actually people who get things done are often called crazy at first.
"And we need your help! The song is all about destigmatising the words vagina, vulva, clitoris and in that way we normalise it, we get more people coming forward about their problems.
"Hopefully, we can then improve outcomes and reduce the suffering - particularly in silence - protect children and save lives!"
Money raised from campaign merchandise — including crochet keyrings and a limited-edition T-shirt — will fund menstrual health workshops in Sierra Leone to teach basic gynaecological anatomy, build confidence, challenge myths and reduce stigma that can affect girls’ wellbeing and school attendance.
The movement uses music, creativity and social media to encourage open, shame-free conversations about women’s health.
Supporters are being urged to download the track, which counts most towards chart placement, as the campaign makes its push for Christmas No.1.
Streams and downloads between December 12th and 18th count towards Christmas Number 1 - so Dr Sesay is encouraging fans to make their stream count.
The track is available to stream on Spotify and to use for social media clips.
