Seema Anand sparked backlash after recalling a 15-year-old's move on a podcast, igniting debate on boundaries, responsibility and viral content ethics.
Seema Anand sparked backlash after recalling a 15-year-old's move on a podcast [Photo: X]
Seema Anand, a 63-year-old sex educator and storyteller, is facing intense online scrutiny after recalling an incident involving a 15-year-old boy during a podcast conversation. A short clip has gone viral, triggering sharp reactions across social media platforms and reopening debates around boundaries and responsibility.
The controversy erupted after Seema Anand narrated a personal experience in which she claimed a teenage boy had approached her using what she described as explicit language. While her comment was part of a broader discussion on attraction and age dynamics, many viewers felt the reference crossed a line once a minor was mentioned.
Seema Anand is a London-based writer, mythologist and sex educator known for speaking openly about intimacy, relationships and ancient Indian texts such as the Kama Sutra. She recently appeared on Unplugged with Shubhankar Mishra, a popular podcast that often features long-form conversations on culture and society.
Her work focuses on breaking taboos around sex education, especially for Indian audiences, by blending historical context with modern psychology. Over the years, she has gained a steady following online for her frank and unfiltered style.
During the podcast, host Shubhankar Mishra asked Anand why younger men are sometimes attracted to older women. He also asked whether she had personally experienced such attention.
यह रहा वीडियो pic.twitter.com/vkO0U5DyHE
— ममता राजगढ़ (@rajgarh_mamta1) January 6, 2026
Seema Anand responded by sharing an incident from the previous year. She said the boy who approached her was 15 years old, while she was 63 at the time. Reacting to this, Mishra remarked, “Aapse char guna chote ladke ne aap par hit karne ki koshish ki,” to which Anand added, “And in the filthiest language.”
The clip was quickly cut, shared, and circulated across platforms, where it drew strong reactions almost immediately.
The moment the clip surfaced, the mention of a 15-year-old shifted the tone of the discussion for many viewers. Critics argued that once a minor is involved, the conversation should focus on safeguarding, boundaries and adult responsibility, not attraction or personal anecdotes.
One widely shared comment read, “This story is not entertainment, but a cause for concern. When it’s a 15-year-old child, the question isn’t curiosity or attraction, but responsibility.” Others questioned whether such stories should be shared on mass platforms at all, especially when clipped out of context and consumed as viral content.
Supporters, however, defended Anand, arguing that she was narrating an uncomfortable reality rather than endorsing it. They said the backlash reflected society’s discomfort with honest conversations around sexuality rather than any wrongdoing.
As a sex educator, Anand has often spoken about how society avoids difficult conversations. Supporters say she intended to explain behavioural patterns, not normalise them. However, critics argue that public figures must be especially careful when discussing topics involving minors, regardless of intent.
The debate has highlighted a growing tension between open dialogue and ethical boundaries in digital media, especially as podcasts and short clips reach millions without context.
Seema Anand is an active Instagram user under the username seemaanandstorytelling, where she shares content on relationships, intimacy and cultural storytelling. Since the clip went viral, engagement on her social media pages has surged, with both criticism and support pouring in.
