Nollywood actress Yvonne Jegede has strongly criticised comments made by popular preacher Pastor Femi Lazarus about women’s menstrual experiences, describing them as insensitive and dismissive.
The controversy began after a video surfaced online showing Pastor Lazarus addressing women’s menstrual cycles during a sermon.
In the viral clip, the pastor claimed that women’s mood swings during menstruation were caused by “bad attitudes” rather than biological or hormonal changes.
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“You are not the first woman to see your period, so your menstruation is not the problem,” Lazarus said in the sermon. “I have never seen anywhere in the Bible any woman complain about menstrual pain. You are simply not a peaceful person.”
The statement quickly ignited outrage across social media, with many Nigerians, especially women, accusing the pastor of being ignorant, insensitive, and misinformed about women’s health.
Reacting to the viral sermon, actress Yvonne Jegede joined the public backlash, urging men to show empathy and avoid making uninformed comments about women’s biological experiences.
Taking to her Instagram page, she called for kindness, respect, and understanding when addressing sensitive topics like menstruation and reproductive health.
She wrote: “Yesterday I saw a trending video of a clergyman seemingly trivialising menstrual pain.
If you’ve never experienced the hormonal changes that women go through during their periods, ovulation, and pregnancy, please don’t make bold statements about things you haven’t experienced. Men, please be kind.”
Her post resonated with many women who praised her for speaking out, with hundreds of comments expressing agreement and frustration over how women’s health issues are often downplayed or misunderstood, especially by influential male figures.
Health experts and women’s rights advocates also weighed in on the debate, noting that menstrual pain and hormonal changes are medically documented realities that affect millions of women globally.
They stressed that dismissing such experiences as a matter of “attitude” reinforces harmful stereotypes and discourages open conversations about women’s health.
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Jegede’s response adds to a growing list of celebrities and public figures advocating for more awareness and sensitivity around women’s health issues.
Her statement also highlights the importance of education, empathy, and responsible communication from public figures, especially those in positions of influence.
The discussion continues to trend online, sparking wider debates about misogyny in religious spaces and the need for better health education within faith-based communities.
