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LGBT+ women, trans men and non-binary people's health

Support your boobs - a guide to breast self-exams

Support your boobs - a guide to breast self-exams

Keep breast-aware by giving yourself a breast exam and understanding the signs and symptoms to look out for. Read more

Published: 16th March, 2023

Updated: 9th March, 2024

Author: Lindsey Porchetta

LBT women’s & non-binary people’s health inequalities - the stats

LBT women’s & non-binary people’s health inequalities - the stats

The stats on inequalities in health and healthcare faced by LBT women and non-binary people. Read more

Published: 29th June, 2021

Updated: 1st September, 2022

Author: Elle Lapsen

Internalised lesbophobia and me

Internalised lesbophobia and me

Do you flinch every time you hear the word ‘lesbian’ even though you identify as one? Read more

Published: 21st June, 2021

Updated: 21st February, 2025

Author: Elle Lapsen

Staying connected: LGBTQ+ women's spaces

Staying connected: LGBTQ+ women's spaces

A comprehensive (but not exhaustive!) list of virtual, in-person, and combination virtual and in person spaces that are catered to and/or safe for LGBTQ+ women. Read more

Published: 4th June, 2021

Updated: 10th October, 2025

Author: Elle Lapsen

Cervical and breast screenings for queer people

Cervical and breast screenings for queer people

What happens during a screening? Should trans people get screened? How should you be treated? Read more

Published: 27th May, 2021

Updated: 27th June, 2025

Author: Anonymised User

Safer sex for queer women and woman-aligned non-binary people

Safer sex for queer women and woman-aligned non-binary people

What STIs affect queer women and non binary folk? Identify. Treat. Prevent. Read more

Published: 27th May, 2021

Updated: 8th October, 2021

Author: Anonymised User

Domestic abuse and LBT+ women and non-binary folk

Domestic abuse and LBT+ women and non-binary folk

Are you at a higher risk? What are the signs of abuse in a queer relationship? Read more

Published: 26th May, 2021

Updated: 27th May, 2021

Author: Anonymised User

Meet the LBT+ action panel

Meet the LBT+ action panel

Read more

Published: 26th May, 2021

Updated: 27th May, 2021

Author: Anonymised User

Eating disorders in LBT+ women

Eating disorders in LBT+ women

LBT+ women are disproportionately affected by eating disorders. Read more

Published: 10th March, 2020

Updated: 10th October, 2022

Author: Anonymised User

Cervical screenings for lesbians and bi women

Cervical screenings for lesbians and bi women

Many lesbian and bisexual women with cervixes don’t know that they need to go for cervical screenings Read more

Published: 9th March, 2020

Updated: 16th January, 2025

Author: Anonymised User

Being non-binary

Being non-binary

What does it mean to be non-binary? Read more

Published: 24th January, 2020

Updated: 1st July, 2025

Author: Kate Rende

Find Support

Find Support

You aren't alone Read more

Published: 27th February, 2019

Updated: 25th September, 2025

Author: Anonymised User

Safe Sex and STIs - a guide for lesbians

Safe Sex and STIs - a guide for lesbians

Think lesbians aren't at risk of STIs? Think again. Read more

Published: 26th November, 2018

Updated: 16th January, 2025

Author: Ian Howley

Freezing eggs - what's available for LBT+ people?

Freezing eggs - what's available for LBT+ people?

Can lesbian and bisexual woman, as well as transgender men, receive egg freezing on the NHS? How does it work? Read more

Published: 27th February, 2018

Updated: 29th October, 2024

Author: Anonymised User

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    Think lesbians aren't at risk of STIs? Think again.

  • How risky is having sex without condoms?

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    Most gay and bisexual men who have HIV caught it from having penetrative sex without a condom.

  • What are romantic orientations?

    What are romantic orientations?

    Our crash course on romantic orientations.

  • What is Asexuality?

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    Understanding asexuality and dispelling the myths and misconceptions about it.

  • A modern guy's guide to cruising

    A modern guy's guide to cruising

    Perhaps surprisingly, the proud tradition of cruising is still going strong. Wherever you are in the UK, you’re not going to be too far from a spot where you’ll easily find other men who want to hook up with men. There are plenty of apps and websites dedicated to helping you out if you want to have sex in a public place.

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