I haven't even watched the episode yet but I just wanted to express how much I love the whole lot of you... Gloria see you this weekend at your show! 

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Viana 

Viana Says:

 "I'm tryna see what that be like? "

WOW! Good episode ladies...  This touches on so  many levels.  The one that jumps out to me most is changing the preception early on in sex ed in schools.  In the words of GI Joe "Knowing is half the battle".  There's not a lot of avenues out there other than the internet on female sexual health.  And even on the internet it gets fuzzy.  Futher more no matter how you slice it (gay or straight) the you should go get tested convo is just ackward, but should be had none the less.  I'm not gonna lie to you and tell you its at the top of my list but I definitely take the steps needed on my part anyway to make sure I'm good to go or rather cum ; o ).  So I think if thats where everyone's heads are at then it would elminate a lot of the issues that come up.  And on another note good lord Tatum with the dirty talk I had to stop to changes my undies a few times!  If I got nothing else (which I got much more) from this episode, I got all hot and bothered listenin to you!

Viana Says:

"I'm tryna see what that be like? "

Wanted to thank you guys for mentioning this important topic and the way you discussed it, i learnt some things too - i agree i think it needs to be taught in schools because i think lesbiens are ignorant on this topic because we dont think it can happen to us like 'straight' couples and also just because we dont have the information

Thanks so Much - Love your vlogs their my favorite =]

I applaud you ladies. You've tackled such great topics and questions each week and I thank you for that.

Gloria- What-a-Woman. Everytime you speak, even about STDs, I melt. 

Safe sex between women is such an important topic. I wish I had had you as my sex Ed teachers in high school.That way I wouldn't have had to sit through 45 min. of Hetero Ed.every week.

I feel so ill experienced and naive as I've only been with one person and we were "fooling around" for a year. We were each others firsts. We never used toys or protection. Regardless I still know I need to get tested. Its good practice.

Thank you ladies for enlightening me each week and giving me courage to understand more about these subjects that I never get to talk about with others.

Another great episode ladies. This is a very important subject matter. You ladies had a great discussion,and explained safe sex very well. Thank you for the websites we can all go to to find out how to care care of your selves. I also loved how you ladies answered the online viwers question. It was spot on. And ofcourse as always you are all very lovely and look fantastic as always.

 Keep up the awesome work. I can't wait till next Friday.

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Wipes the forehead. Hard topic to discuss. It's worth opeing the door. I'm glad you posted some facts at the end of this episode.

Thank you for being non-judgmental about the viewer's question.

You gave me a lot to think about safe sex issue. A message to be careful and don't be shy in talking about testing and other  safe sex concerns with your partner. Thanks!

Hi folks - Thanks for the episode, ladies!

Here's some info that people requested:

Tests: Lesbians are MOST at risk for getting HPV (causes genital warts/cervical precancer) and Herpes (HSV I/II).  And by at risk, I mean those things are mad all over everybody in the dyke community.  Other important STD tests include: HIV, gonnorrhea, chlamydia, hepatitis B and C, and syphilis.  You are at relatively low risk for getting those from a woman, but hey, be safe.  Better to know.  Especially if you have insurance coverage.  

Re: "finger condoms."  I have actually been a huge fan of using gloves for years.  The black ones many sex stores sell are totally hot.  This really helps keep fluid exchange down.  You can also use the keep-track-of-which-hand-went-where-on-who method, but that can get confusing and messy.  Generally I usually end up with a combo approach. Once a hand gets all sticky, it goes in a glove.

More info:

http://www.stonewall.org.uk/campaigns/2365.asp

http://depts.washington.edu/wswstd/Info-SaferSexTips.htm

http://www.4woman.gov/FAQ/lesbian.htm

Excellent episode, ladies!

Loved the way you handled the viewer's question. 

This topic (safe sex) is extremelly important and you are right on in your appeal. I dont think people in the community talk enough about this so thumbs up to you for having such an educational and direct approach to the subject.

Another thing I thought about is... the whole idea about wearing gloves and using dental dams... I LOVE the TASTE OF WOMEN, women are finger-lickin good and forget about it if she sucks my fingers after I.... well you get the idea, thats part of the fun and these things takes that away from me I can't have it, I WON'T

Viana Says:

"I'm tryna see what that be like? "

Daammmnnn you guys probably scared the sex addict outta someone with this Vlog..Thanks for the 411 ladies.

Peace and Pie  

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"The first duty of a man is to think for himself"

Jose Marti

side note...Toy shopping is so fun.  Take your new love to the toy shop;
but condoms on a toy and boiling (both not either) are effective.

Even more important than using barriers is getting tested regularly, at least every 6 months if you're active. 

The courteous thing to do is get tested right before you enter a sexual relationship with a new partner (or old partner).  I also get tested after I end a relationship with someone.

If you don't like to use barriers... you really need to get tested. And ask her to get tested.

I personally don't like to put things in my mouth when I don't know where it's been.  

About testing... Don't be afraid to ask your doctor what they are doing and what they are testing for.  Doctors don't automatically test for everything when you have a yearly exam.  I know they don't test for HIV or Herpes. A good doctor will ask if you want the other tests. I think the usual tests are Human Papillomavirus (HPV)/Genital Warts, Gonorrhea, and  Chlamydia

There's also

• Allergic Vaginitis
• Bacterial Vaginosis
• Hepatitis
• Herpes
• HIV/AIDS
• Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
• Pubic Lice ("Crabs")
• Scabies
• Syphilis
• Trichomoniasis
• Yeast Infection

Many of these have symptoms that the doctor can see and diagnosis by symptom but like they said, sometimes these issues don't have symptoms and you can be a carrier and infect others.

I found the statistics on the Stonewall site, "Half of those who have been screened had an STI and a quarter of those with STIs have only had sex with women in the last five years."

I'm betting that the women who were screened only went to get tested because they had symptoms...

Don't wait till you have symptoms. Get tested regularly.

I guess this is a topic most of us have been waiting for.

And ladies, u all did a great job (as usual)

Great show

was especially important.  You can't have too many facts.  LOGO should really consider replacing some of its tired reruns of the past couple years with this episode in particular.  It would go a long way in getting women to think about and discuss these issues on a broader basis.

This is the most informative and intelligent discussion I've heard on safer sex for women.  Everyone on the vlog made some thought provoking points.

first want to say I love the show and thank you for having us all think about what we are doing to ourselves.

The one thing that really stuck out in my mind when listening to the toy part of the debate was the picture created of a landfill full of toys. When listening to how adament Gloria was about new toys I can see it as a landfill full of just Gloria's toys alone (love ya Gloria) For those of us that do think about the enviromental implications of everything we buy- and throw out, the implications of new toys for every one night stand or new partner is really scary. At the end you pointed out the safer choices of toys, so yeah for those of us that are enviromentally conscious and perhaps on a budget the investment should be put on something that will be safe longterm.  For me it is about having a toy that I feel safe used on me and one that I can honestly say I would use safely on someone I care about if they don't have a preferred one. I think the toy ownership should be "turned around"...the owner isn't wearing it. Of course having said that, the cleanliness of toys is one of the reasons I keep toys as the next step in sexual experiences with a partner once something more serious has been decided.

oh yeah...and gloves can be verrrrrrry sexy!

Excellent vlog this week ladies....The PSA info is especially informative.  The link information: The Gay & Lesbian Med. Associ. Online Health Care...

I was able to search the state I live in (CT) and was able to find a few centers to which I could go. 

There were some STD's listed in your PSA I never even heard of and now feel better informed on which tests to ask for when I go to the Dr.'s office. Some other bloggers had raised excelllent points that Lesbian/BI women should reconsider to go to their healthcare provider for pap smears...some may think erroeously  that only if you're a 'breeder' you should you take care of your cervical health....Yes, it is a hassle and yes extremely uncomfortable to get the pap smear and pelvic exam....but your well-being should be a priority in every sense.

The viewer's questions was also nicely done. I've even had forward the link to your vlog to share with some other women regarding the question as well as the wonderful discussion. This week's vlog is most definitely going to be bookmarked.

Kudos Ladies...

Be Well,

Loving you all from CT

Patti

Thank you :D

I've watch it on saturday morning but didn't had the time to post. Here I am watching it again today and had to say thank you. 

Yes, I finally got what I have been asking for. Dalila, you were right, I had to be patient.

Ladies, you've tackle this subject with maturity and intelligence. There are so much information in that vlog, that to me it have become a MUST SEE ep. It is such an important subject that has been neglected in our community. And it's not easy to find them as condense as you’ve delivered it. Every lesbian MUST see this ep.

Knowledge is POWER.

Once again, thank you.