A Step Ahead Chattanooga

10/14/2026

✨ We've updated our FAQs! ✨ Got questions about birth control, access, or how our services work? We've gathered answers to some of the most common ones in this post. If you still have questions, visit our website to view all of our FAQs or send us a DM.

10/08/2026

Friends don't let friends cut their own bangs 💇‍♀️. Friends DO tell friends they can get free birth control through A Step Ahead Chattanooga, though.

10/01/2026

It’s been a minute since we did a quick birth control method breakdown! 👀

Over the next few months, we’ll be sharing some fast facts about the different methods we cover, from how they work to how long they last.

Want to dig a little deeper? We have more in-depth information about each method on our website, including potential benefits and downsides.

Birth control is a personal choice, and there’s no one method that’s right for everyone. We think having as much information as possible before your appointment can help you feel prepared to ask questions and talk through your options with your provider.

Swipe through, save this for later, and check out the full method breakdowns on our website!
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09/26/2026

Today is ! 💙 Every year on September 26, organizations around the world come together to raise awareness about birth control and the right of every person to make informed choices about their reproductive health.

Birth control isn't just about pregnancy prevention. It's about having the opportunity to shape your own life. It gives people the ability to choose if and when to grow their families, to space pregnancies in a way that supports their health, and to plan for the futures they want, whether that's finishing school, building a career, or fulfilling any dreams they have for themselves.

When you know your options and have reliable, free access to care, you get to choose what fits your life, your body, and your plans.

09/15/2026

This year’s state legislative sessions wrapped up back in the spring, and we’ve been wanting to take a moment to acknowledge some meaningful wins for contraceptive access across the region we serve.

We’re sharing a few of these updates, what they mean for contraceptive access, and why they matter in our latest Substack. Check it out to catch up on what happened this legislative session!

👉https://loom.ly/lb-J48Y

Taking a moment to acknowledge some meaningful wins for contraceptive access in the region we serve (Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama).

09/10/2026

BRB, whimsey, maxxing a few of our favorite things. 💎⭐🩷

09/02/2026

We know birth control isn't one-size-fits-all, and the numbers make that very clear.

We used Guttmacher Institute's national data, which shows how people ages 15 to 49 think about, choose, and use birth control, and it says a lot about what real reproductive well-being looks like: having options, having access, and being able to pick the method that fits your life.

Swipe through to see what the research tells us about need, use, and preferences across the country and our region. 👉

Data: Guttmacher Institute

08/20/2026

Not totally sure what a "well-woman visit" is? You're not alone, and that's exactly why so many people put off scheduling one.

Here's the TL;DR: it's a yearly check-in focused on you. Your reproductive and sexual health, your questions, your goals. This could mean birth control, your cycle, screenings, and staying ahead of your health, not just treating problems when they come up. It's a little different from your regular physical, and the two work together.

When you know what to expect, it feels a lot less intimidating.
Read the guide: https://loom.ly/KtWL7Cc

P.S. We use "well-woman visit" because it's the most recognized term, but this care is for anyone with a v***a, breasts, or a uterus.

Learn what to expect during a well woman visit and how it differs from your annual physical for optimal health.

08/06/2026

According to the CDC, more than 99% of sexually active women in the United States (aged 15–44) have used at least one contraceptive method over their lifetime. But sharing information about birth control wasn't always as easy as putting together a social media post, and a lot has changed in recent decades. Progress this new is not guaranteed. Awareness, advocacy, and education keep it moving forward. Read the full story on our Substack. https://loom.ly/vgCIWSg

Twice a year, I have the privilege of guest lecturing in a Women’s Health Policy class at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.

07/22/2026

You CAN sit with us. 💅..as long as you're willing to talk about the economic impacts birth control access has on finishing school, building a career, and deciding your own timeline. Because when you get to choose if and when to have kids, the limit? It does not exist. 📈