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What is a dental dam? How to use them and where to find them

Exploring the benefits and purpose of a dental dam Dental dams may not be trending across social media but could this lesser-known barrier method be a good option for you? What is a dental dam? A dental dam is a thin, stretchy piece of latex or polyurethane that can be […]

Been diagnosed with an STI? Now what?

If you’ve been diagnosed with a sexually transmissible infection (STI), you might be feeling a bit overwhelmed, worried or unsure about what’s next. It might seem scary but getting an STI is not the end of the world. In fact, 4 million people in Australia will get an STI at […]

Why we love lube (and you will too)

Have you ever been having sex and noticed that things were getting a bit…dry? It happens to the best of us and there’s a super easy solution. ENTER: lube. Honestly, lube does not get the love and attention it deserves. Not only can lube make sex feel more comfortable, but […]

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What is a dental dam? How to use them and where to find them

Exploring the benefits and purpose of a dental dam Dental dams may not be trending across social media but could this lesser-known barrier method be a good option for you? What is a dental dam? A dental dam is a thin, stretchy piece of latex or polyurethane that can be […]

Been diagnosed with an STI? Now what?

If you’ve been diagnosed with a sexually transmissible infection (STI), you might be feeling a bit overwhelmed, worried or unsure about what’s next. It might seem scary but getting an STI is not the end of the world. In fact, 4 million people in Australia will get an STI at […]

Why we love lube (and you will too)

Have you ever been having sex and noticed that things were getting a bit…dry? It happens to the best of us and there’s a super easy solution. ENTER: lube. Honestly, lube does not get the love and attention it deserves. Not only can lube make sex feel more comfortable, but […]

Talking to your doctor about sexual health

Does the thought of talking to your doctor about sexual health give you butterflies or send a shiver down your spine?
Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Here’s our top tips to make chatting to your doctor about sex a whole lot easier.

Tagged: LGBTQIA, sti-prevention, STIs

This topic has 3 replies, 4 voices, and was last updated 7 years, 2 months ago by Nurse_Nettie.

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July 22, 2016 at 4:49 am #106276

ElleBelle
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Do women who have sex with women need to use any prophylactic methods?

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July 23, 2016 at 2:18 am #108882

v4wanndii
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@ElleBelle I have always been wondering about this as well. Gays can use condoms but not sure if lesbians should also use some kinds of protection.

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July 24, 2016 at 1:14 am #108883

Kit
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Aren’t there sheets (the name escapes me) to protect against STIs?

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July 25, 2016 at 1:15 am #108884

Nurse_Nettie
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@ElleBelle great question! Condoms can be used when sharing sex toys like a dildo to prevent STI transmission between women. In other words: use a new condom on the dildo for each person being penetrated.

@Kit the sheets you’re thinking of are called dental dams! These can be used to prevent oral-genital transmission of herpes when anyone – male, female or nonbinary- is performing oral sex on someone with a vulva/vagina.

Lesbian, bisexual or queer women can also use a condom to avoid STIs whenever they have vaginal sex with a person who has a penis.

If you want to know more, check out this comprehensive article on safer sex & STI risk for women who have sex with women!

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