Episode 4 - Contraception

Real Women Talk Health from BCfm in partnership with NHS turns the spotlight on contraception. Host Sherrie Eugene-Hart with Beverly Douglas and Julie Holloway welcomes Dr Lucinda Farmer, a specialist contraception and sexual health doctor, alongside nurse practitioner Louise Bebbington, who have spent years helping women find the best fit. Together they kick off by defining contraception and why it matters for a healthy, enjoyable sex life without the fear of unplanned pregnancy.

In the studio you’ll explore every option on the table, from barrier methods like condoms and diaphragms to hormonal tablets, implants in the arm and coils inside the womb. Discover the difference between user dependent methods that rely on daily action and user independent methods you fit and forget, alongside the pros and cons of natural tracking apps. They unpack reliability, common side effects such as changes to bleeding or appetite, and bust the biggest myths about hormones, future fertility and weight gain.

Whether you’re choosing your first method, seeking an alternative or supporting a partner, this episode arms you with clear advice, top online tools like Contraception Choices and Brook, plus how to find your local clinic. Tune in for honest stories, expert tips and real talk on shared responsibility – because contraception is everyone’s business.

 

Helpful Links

NHS – Contraception - https://www.nhs.uk/contraception/ 

Contraception Choices - https://www.contraceptionchoices.org/ 

Brook – Contraception - https://www.brook.org.uk/topics/contraception/ 

The Lowdown – Missed Pill Calculator - https://thelowdown.com/missed-pill