Lesbian and bisexual women’s sexual health

Lesbian and bisexual women are also at risk of STIs, but quite often don’t realise. There are a lot of myths out there about lesbians and bisexual women not needing testing, but this is not the case.

Lesbian and bisexual women experience thrush and bacterial vaginosis which can cause vaginal discharge. Although these infections are not sexually-transmitted, we can help treat them.

Lesbian and bisexual women are also at risk and often diagnosed with:

Lesbian and bisexual women often have oral and penetrative sex. This means sharing bodily fluids by hands, mouths and sex toys.