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Know important health issues for lesbians and women who have sex with women — from sexually transmitted infections to depression — and get tips for taking charge of your health. All women face certain health risks. However, sexual minority women, such as those who identify as lesbian or bisexual as well as women who have sex with women, have some specific health concerns. Although your individual risks are shaped by many factors beyond your sexual orientation and practices — including family history and age — it's important to understand common health issues for sexual minority women and steps you can take to stay healthy. Sexual minority women are at higher risk of depression and anxiety. Contributing factors include social alienation, discrimination, rejection by loved ones, abuse and violence. The problem might be more severe for sexual minority women who are not "out" to others and those who lack social support. If you think you might be depressed, talk to your doctor or seek help from a mental health provider.
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For many people, sex is mainly synonymous with penile-vaginal intercourse. Yet there are many ways to have sex. There are also several ways to have lesbian sex, which can involve a variety of techniques, including oral sex, fingering, and the use of sex toys. For example, a woman whom doctors designated male at birth may use her penis during sex or may wish to avoid all contact with her penis. With a variety of techniques available and different understandings of what constitutes good sex, communication is crucial. In this article, we will define what sex is, debunk myths surrounding lesbian sex, and suggest how people may prepare for lesbian sex. There is no consensus on the single medical definition of sex.
Your first time having lesbian sex , or girl-on-girl slash vulva-on-vulva sex, can be pretty nerve racking and daunting. No matter how confident you are, or how much lesbian porn you've watched which FYI, is not realistic AT ALL all vaginas are different and like to stimulated in different ways. So if you're in need of some tips on how to have sex with a girl or vulva-having person, here's what you need to know - from how to beat the nerves, to which lesbian sex positions to try.