Contraception and sexual health with Dr. Gbemi: Trusting your GP and tackling medical inequalities

In this episode, Ash and Rae talk to Dr. Gbemisola-David West about sexual health and contraception. The conversation explores the challenges that young people face when it comes to understanding their bodies and choosing contraception that’s right for them. Dr Gbemi also shares her thoughts in her fight to decolonise the medical world. Black in medicine Instagram: https://instagram.com/blkinmedicine?utm_medium=copy_link Black females Doctors UK: https://instagram.com/blackfemaledrs.uk?utm_medium=copy_link Dope Black Women: https://instagram.com/dopeblackwomen1?utm_medium=copy_link Contraception advice: https://www.brook.org.uk/topics/contraception/ A handbook of clinical signs in black and brown skin: https://www.blackandbrownskin.co.uk/mindthegap Apple Music Playlist: https://music.apple.com/gb/playlist/melanin-and-me-playlist/pl.u-rE2sevJZ6P Check out our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melanin_and_me/ Like our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MelaninAndMeUK/ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@melaninandme? More about Ash https://www.instagram.com/ashlea.jade_/ https://twitter.com/ashleajsmith?lang=en More about Rae https://www.instagram.com/raisha123/ https://twitter.com/missomarpe 

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Melanin and Me explores all things health, wellness and self improvement. Covering topics such as mental health and career progression through the lens of two womxn navigating the complexities of womxnhood and the Black British experience. Rae is an educator and sports enthusiast of African descent, born in Zanzibar and raised in the UK. Ash is a sport development professional and fitness expert of mixed Caribbean and British heritage, born in the Cayman Islands and raised in the UK. Ash & Rae met whilst studying at Loughborough. Follow us on Instagram: Melanin_and_me