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Episode #49: The Science Gap in Women’s Sexual Health with Dr. Harin Padma-Nathan from Vella Bioscience
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- Apr 8, 2026
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Summary
In this episode, Susanne sits down with Dr. Harin Padma-Nathan, Chief Medical and Scientific Officer at Vella Bioscience, to explore why women’s sexual wellness has been overlooked for so long. He shares his journey from pharmaceutical research into the wellness space and how Vella is bringing a more clinical approach to product development. Along the way, he breaks down where the industry falls short, calls out the marketing claims that don’t hold up, and shares what it actually takes to create products that deliver real results. What’s covered in this episode: Dr. Padma-Nathan’s role in the development of Viagra and his shift into women’s health Why women’s sexual wellness has been historically underfunded and misunderstood How Vella approaches clinical research in the wellness space What a first-of-its-kind national study revealed about how women define arousal Why “clinically proven” is often a misleading marketing claim The biggest misconceptions in women’s sexual health and where better education is needed Tune in to hear how decades of pharmaceutical experience are shaping a new approach to women’s sexual wellness and what it takes to create products people can actually trust! About Vella Bioscience Vella Bioscience is a team of doctors, scientists, and researchers focused on closing the gap in women’s sexual health and pleasure. Founded in 2020, the company is built on a breakthrough discovery that liposomal cannabidiol can support female arousal and orgasm by improving how active ingredients are absorbed in the body. Today, Vella combines clinical expertise with advanced formulation science to develop products grounded in real research. Their work also explores the connection between pleasure, comfort, and pain, treating women’s health as a system rather than…