Smear tests & Cervical Screening with Teju: Facing your fears, breaking down HPV & keeping your dignity in the doctor's room!

In this episode Ash and Rae talk to doctor Teju, clinical fellow in gyno cancer surgery. The conversation talks through the dreaded process of having a smear test and shares the facts as to why it's just so important to be regularly screened. Doctor Teju also shares her thoughts on the experiences of women of colour in the surgery and how we can work towards more positive experiences for all.  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