Low risk does not equal no risk

Current data on STI transmission between women is patchy at best. What we do know is that there have been reported cases of transmission between women of the following STIs:

• Genital warts
• Pubic lice
• Hepatitis A and B
• Scabies
• Trichomoniasis and
• Genital herpes

We know that the transmission of most other STIs is theoretically possible. The most common STI symptom is no symptoms at all, so it is important to have a regular STI check. Most STIs can be cleared up easily if treated quickly.

We also know that it is possilbe to pass thrush and bacterial vaginosis between women who have sex together. Thrush and bacterial vaginosis are not STIs as they can occur without any sexual contact. They can be passed on sexually.

More info

Contact: ACON’s Lesbian & Same-Sex Attracted Women’s Health Project

Tel: (02) 9206 2000
Free Call: 1800 063 060
Hearing Impaired: (02) 9283 2088

Email: women@acon.org.au

Web: See girl2girl.info for more information on STI’s and STI testing