Lesbians and AIDS
December 1, 2004 | 
Health
Today is World AIDS Day, and this year’s focus is on women and girls with AIDS. For most mainstream media outlets, this means straight women and girls. But lesbians and bisexual women are vulnerable to HIV/AIDS too; although it is unusual for the virus to be spread through girl/girl sexual contact, it has been known to happen. And of course sex isn’t the only way HIV is transferred - many lesbians contracted it because they injected illegal drugs.
The Lesbian AIDS Project has been a part of the Gay Men’s Health Crisis programs since 1992. Located in New York City, they provide support for women who have sex with women through counseling, workshops, and education. If you are looking for more information about AIDS and the lesbian community, check out these articles from TheBody.com.
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