In this episode, Megan Austin joins me in the tea-tasting room to talk about all things birth control and reproductive justice.  We're not shying away from the tough conversations about access, affordability, and autonomy, and we're bringing our personal stories to the forefront to break down taboos and cultural barriers surrounding birth control and self-advocacy in health. Wrapping up, we dissect the myriad of birth control methods and the essence of informed choice in sexual health. From barrier methods to long-acting reversible contraceptives, we underscore the vital role of comprehensive sexual education. It's a call to arms for patient autonomy and empowerment, equipping our listeners with the necessary knowledge to confidently engage healthcare providers. So brew your favorite tea and join Megan and me for some hot tea all about enlightening but emboldening advocacy for equitable reproductive rights. A little about my Brilliant guest: Megan Austin is a PhD student in Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior (HPEB) with a focus on maternal and child and sexual and reproductive health at the University of South Carolina (USC). She obtained her Master of Public Health in HPEB and a Graduate Certificate in Health Communications from USC in 2022. She is passionate about reducing disparities in maternal and child and sexual and reproductive health outcomes in the United States, but specifically in the American South. Megan has experience exploring topics such as sexually transmitted infections, adolescent pregnancy, sex education, and group prenatal care as well as working with adolescents and young adults through partnerships with non-profits and volunteer roles. Connect with Megan on Instagram and LinkedIn. Support the showThank you for listening to Tea With Tanya. Please feel free to rate and leave a review of the show. To join the conversation on social media, use the hashtag and tag us on Instagram #teawithtanya #Teawithtanyapodcast visit the website at tanyakambrose.com Follow us on IG @teawithtanyapodcast, @tanyakambrose Sign up for our Tea Talk newsletter Support the podcast by buying a cup of tea.