As a woman who has sex with women (WSW), you may not always identify yourself as a lesbian, or bisexual.
Many WSW had their first sexual experience with a man, have had multiple experiences with men, or still have sex with men. 1
Is HIV a risk for lesbians?
HIV transmission is a risk between women. 2
The risk is lower than sex involving a man because less bodily fluids are exchanged between women.
Access regular sexual health check a ups for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV testing, to minimise the risk of HIV. 3
Safe sex for women who have sex with women
- Sex is considered safe when none of your partner’s bodily fluids (vaginal secretions, breast milk or blood e.g. menstruation) enter your body.
- Ensure you partner’s fluids do not enter your vagina, mouth or any cuts you have. 4
Safe fingering
- Wash your hands before and after sex.
- Use plenty of lube for fingering or fisting, especially for the anus.
- Use latex gloves, especially if you have a cut or sore on your hands. 5
Safe oral sex (risk of HIV is minimal)
- Avoid oral sex if you or your partner has cuts or sores in or around the mouth, or if the receiving partner is menstruating.
- Use a dental dam, or a condom cut open between the vagina/anus and mouth to prevent STI or HIV transmission. 6
Safe sex toys
- Wash sex toys before and after use and between partners.
- Use a new condom every time sex toys are shared. 7
- Use sex toys carefully to prevent drawing blood.
Know your rights
You have the right to:
- refuse sex
- have sex with women
- practice safer sex.
- See more at: http://www.avert.org/fact-sheet-hiv-women-who-have-sex-women.htm#sthash.t7aXI0pS.dpuf
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