HIV /AIDS AND LESBIANISM

HIV AIDS and Lesbianism.
Lesbianism is a term which describes sexual attraction between women and it can also be used to describe sexual activity between women. HIV is a sexually transmitted disease. Like any other sexual activity, sex between lesbians can be a mode through which HIV is transmitted.
The vulnerability of lesbians to HIV infection is a complicated public health issue that is ignored by many parties involved because it is not highly documented. In fact, research from phylogenic analysis says that female to female sexual contact enhances HIV transmission compared to male to male or male to female.
    Historically confirming, HIV transmission in lesbian sexual activity has been difficult to gauge because other risk factors cannot be ruled out such as sexual intercourse or other common modes of transmission such as sex toys. More over data on its transmission shows that HIV between lesbians are rare though there are few reports and cases of female to female on risk of infection.
    Lesbians and bisexual women engage in at high risk sexual and social behavior that place them at high risk such as unprotected sex with men thus increase number of sexual partners.
Studies have shown that lesbians engage in high risk factors and other behaviors compared to the heterosexuals. However, more studies on the risk of HIV transmission between women needs to be done by conducting research and case studies of HIV victims in lesbian relationships
    In order to reduce the risk of HIV transmission among women who had sex they should avoid exposure of a mucous membrane to mouth, especially broken tissues to vaginal secretion, menstrual blood and consistency in using condom every time for sexual contact. Women should avoid sharing toys and other sexual objects that are meant to be personal. No barrier methods for using oral sex have been evaluated as effective however natural rubber latex sheet, dental dams, cut open condoms may offer some protections from contacting others’ blood.
     In conclusion, lesbians need to speak up and feel free to consult physicians regardless of how personal their situation can be.   

 

Comments

  1. Quinter5 February 2019 at 04:57

    HIV among the lesbian partner or bisexual people mostly spread through vaginal fluids which mostly include them shairing the sex toys.homosexual people should be carefull by ensuring they apply the protection and avoid shairing the sex toys they use

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  2. Unknown5 February 2019 at 04:58

    Though the transmission of HIV between lesbians is complex,if a lesbian engages in sex with an infected person of the male gender, the other partner is at a very high risk of being infected and spreading. Reason being lesbians experiences with healthcare providers after disclosure of the same sexual behavior face discrimination which makes them feel judged.
    If they are treated just like any another sex partners , it would reduce spread
    Hellen

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  3. Pauline5 February 2019 at 05:18

    Lesbian women should access treatment and care services that are both appropriate to their needs and affirming of sexualities. This will help to reduce the spread of HIV. by pauline mbithe

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  4. Unknown5 February 2019 at 05:28

    Lesbians should involve a doctor in their plans so that they are guided to have safe sexual intimacy.

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  5. Judy5 February 2019 at 06:30

    Fingering, oral sex and sharing sex toys are the main
    cause of Hiv Transmission among lesbians
    If toys are shared they should be washed before
    And after use and use new condom every time
    Sex toys are shared

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  6. Koech5 February 2019 at 09:16

    Lesbians mostly perform oral sex which is very highly transmittable during menstruation because blood and vaginal fluid are a very high transmission risk...
    they should visit health centres. To seek professional guidance and counselling to prevent transmission of HIV


    Kaisy

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  7. Ian Wanjohi 5 February 2019 at 09:28

    The risk of female-to-female sexual transmission is very low

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  8. ZAKARIYA R SHEIKH5 February 2019 at 11:18

    Oral sex and sexual behavior involving digital-vaginal or digital-anal contact, particularly with shared penetrative sex toys, can spread infections as well.women who have sex with women, have some specific health concerns, if bisexual women are reluctant to seek treatment, they should confide in a trusted friend or a loved one and we all know sharing our feelings might be the first step towards getting a treatment ..#byzakariya/zixky

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  9. Mueni5 February 2019 at 12:16

    Hiv cab be transmitted through lesbianism but at a low rate.Although when lesbians engage in sex which is unprotected,there is exchange of fluids which can contribute to transmission of the disease but at a low rate,by christine

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  10. benson5 February 2019 at 12:18

    HIV is transmitted when blood, vaginal fluids, breast milk or semen from an infected person enters your bloodstream. So it follows that lesbians can be infected with HIV through having unsafe sex (with women or men), sharing injection drug works (needles), and piercing and tattooing with unsterilized equipment. Still, given the total lack of data on transmission between women, many lesbians who only have sex with other lesbians may view the whole risk scenario as completely hypothetical.

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  11. Anonymous5 February 2019 at 20:41

    Lesbianism has become very common amongst youths in the 21st century and this has not spared the spread of HIV and despite there being female condoms they opt not to use them in the belief that they cannot get pregnant or HIV .What they r not aware of is that the exchange of fluids is putting them @high risk.
    Lesbianis should be sensitized on the spread of HIV and aids.
    Ann Nduta

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  12. Unknown5 February 2019 at 20:49

    Most lesbians get infected due to sharing the sex toys and oral sex, so they should always clean the toys before use and make sure they know each other status before practising oral sex

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  13. Unknown5 February 2019 at 22:02

    HIV transmission is arisk btwn women through fingering/fisting,oral sex and sharing sex toys .The risk is lower than sex involving Aman bcz less bodily fluids are exchanged btwn women access regularly health check up for sexual transmitted infection (STI) and HIV testing .....by katra mohMoha

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  14. Selina5 February 2019 at 22:40

    The risk of contracting HIV trough lesbianism is very low.factors like fisting particularly if blood is drawn, sharing sex toys and oral sex can increase the chance of getting infected.

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  15. Unknown6 February 2019 at 00:33

    Confirmed cases of female-to-female transmission of HIV via sexual contact are extremely rare. However, possible modes of female-to-female transmission during sex include exposure to vaginal or other body fluids, blood from menstruation, or blood from damage sustained during rougher sex. A rare instance female-to-female sexual transmission was reported over ten year years ago and was attributed to the sharing of sex toys.

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  16. Sharon6 February 2019 at 00:54

    Lesbians should abstain from unprotected sex since women are at a high risk of being infected .

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  17. Emily6 February 2019 at 01:21

    There are misconceptions that lesbians are not at risk of getting HIV. Truth is everyone is at risk no matter the sexuality. Don't think you're an afterthought because that's what we tend to think, like "other people can get it but i can't". We're all at risk

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  18. Dennis maina6 February 2019 at 05:20

    Everyone is at risk of getting hiv but to the lesbians ,hiv infection is due to sharing of personal items eg: sex toys.women -women who do sex should seek health and medical concelling

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  19. Unknown6 February 2019 at 06:32

    Lesbians should learn how to clean their toys before use since sharing of it increases the chances of contacting Hiv among them Faiza

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  20. Naomi6 February 2019 at 07:20

    HIV is transmitted from one infected person to another trough the interaction of body fluids. Sex amongst women can lead to the transmission of HIV if only body fluids come into contact and when the two engage in sexual intercourse, the body is at a high risk of producing and releasing fluids hence the transmission of HIV from one partner to another if one of the partners is infected with Hiv/Aids.lastly,lesbianism can lead to the transmission of HIV.may people be aware of this. Naomi.

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  21. Unknown6 February 2019 at 10:58

    Lesbians mainly infect each other due to sharin of the toys and also the contacts they make. By; Samia

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  22. EMMA7 February 2019 at 03:28

    Though hiv amongst lesbians is not common it can be due to careless use of toys from one partner to the other ,,,,,,,,,,,,,and mostly transmmited through the vaginal fluids....by immaculate

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  23. Serah7 February 2019 at 03:35

    Most of people think that lesbians can't trasmite HIV of which they are wrong

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  24. faith7 February 2019 at 03:53

    HIV/AIDS it is transmitted through unsaved sex where there is transfusion of fluids like blood e.t.c most of youths are practicing these baring in their minds that there is no transfusion of fluids but that is not the case, there is high chance for lesbians to be infected may be through the sharing of sex toys and when the two are engaging in sexual intercourse the body release the fluids and there is high chance of one being infected if one of them was HIV/AIDS VICTIM.by faith

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  25. Victor7 February 2019 at 04:59

    Lesbians need cleanliness amongest themselfs to prevent the high rate ot them transmitting virus to each other..Also they should seek health centres for giudance.victor mutuku

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  26. Naomi Ngata7 February 2019 at 05:09

    Lesbianism may highly promote spread on Hiv since the partners use object that may injur them hence if one partner is infected and endup using the same object or fingers on the other they are at high risk of getting infected with HIV by naomi ngata

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  27. Unknown7 February 2019 at 06:03

    HIV among the lesbians is very low. Partners should take precautions eg..washing hands before and after the act,washing toys..etc.. when engaging themselves in the sexual intercourse...
    By Diana

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  28. Abdikheir7 February 2019 at 10:53

    Lesbians should visit the doctors for necesaary advice before doing any bad action

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  29. Peter7 February 2019 at 12:15

    Lesbian sex is at a lesser risk of having HIV because less fluids are exchanged compared to man and woman sex.
    Peter.

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  30. Unknown9 February 2019 at 01:21

    In order to reduce the risk of HIV transmission among women who had sex.they should avoid the exposure of mucous membrane to mouth..... By Rahma

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  31. Yasmin Abdisaman9 February 2019 at 02:04

    if an HIV positive lesbian have sex with a negative lesbian she may have the infection if she had some sores on her mouth or bleeding gums which may come in contact with the positive parters fluids

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  32. Jamal9 February 2019 at 11:13

    Lesbians who are suffering from HIV may be afraid to speak out since the society does not allow/accept such sexuality...Edward

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  33. Unknown10 February 2019 at 18:31

    Lesbians engage in risk HIV behavior such as sharing sex toys , use of condoms is recommended and access or regular health check up for sexually transmitted infections and HIV testing
    MARY MUSYOKA

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  34. Zanzam11 February 2019 at 09:17

    Lesbians should know their status before engaging into sexual acts. Zamzam

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  35. Fatuma14 February 2019 at 09:36

    Consistency in using condoms and using same toys automatically lead to transmission of the virus

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  36. ZAKARIYA R SHEIKH14 February 2019 at 10:14

    Oral sex and sexual behavior involving digital-vaginal or digital-anal contact, particularly with shared penetrative sex toys, can spread infections as well.women who have sex with women, have some specific health concerns, if bisexual women are reluctant to seek treatment, they should confide in a trusted friend or a loved one and we all know sharing our feelings might be the first step towards getting a treatment .

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  37. Irene muthoni15 February 2019 at 01:38

    Lesbians should try to use condoms on their sex toys to stop the spread of HIV alternatively come with individuala sex toys.Irene muthoni Ngotho

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  38. mercy mbuthia16 February 2019 at 03:16

    I cannot support lesbianism in dealing with HIV AIDS since the practice is immoral bt what do I do only informing them to be extremely cautious to reduce the spread of HIV AIDS

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  39. Nisteho16 February 2019 at 12:47

    Lesbians should know their status before engaging into the act to help reduce chances of being infected.

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  40. Benjamin william17 February 2019 at 21:45

    The act of lesbianism should be descourage in our nation so as to reduce the spread of HIV

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  41. Unknown1 March 2019 at 05:19

    Risk of female to female transmission is very low.
    Most lesbians get infected through sharing injecting equipments of sextoys especially during menstral period
    Hellen

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  42. Unknown6 March 2019 at 11:27

    “In high school, girls play together a lot. This is where lesbianism is introduced to innocent girls. In girls’ schools, it is almost normal to find everyone with a partner,” therefore the people who preach about the eradication of HIV should move to the highschools mostly, and campaign for its stop.

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  43. Paul shikanda6 March 2019 at 11:46

    HIV /AIDS among lesbians can be brought about by sharing sex toys , fingering, oral sex and many more. The best and convenient way of stopping the spread of HIV is by creating awareness and conducting campaigns in matters related to the virus

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  44. rachel gichia8 March 2019 at 23:59

    Lesbians partners should seek medical services,in order to be guided on the right use of toys to avoid contracting the diseases

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  45. siyad muhumed14 March 2019 at 04:53

    lesbianism as compared to HIV/aids is another mode of hiv transmission.therefore for women gender who practice lesbians thy should avoid explosive and custom mouth especially broken tissues to vaginal secretions they should also avoid toys and other sexual object for personal use.all in all lesbianism is dangerous and should be taken care off.

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  46. Irene muthoni14 March 2019 at 07:58

    Am reading this and am out of words some help.

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  47. Unknown16 March 2019 at 06:17

    Lesbianism should use new condom every time...by Zamzam ahmed

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  48. Dennis maina23 March 2019 at 13:45

    Lesbians partners should seek medical check up also guidance and counselling on the use sex toys and other sex objects

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