A: STD risk is based on a lot of factors including the sex act, contact with body fluid, and part of the body receiving the act or fluid. Because of the sex acts and anatomy involved, yes, lesbians are at a lower risk for contracting STDs. However, there are still risks.

The best way to protect yourself from STDs is to use a barrier. Specifically, condoms and dental dams. Condoms can be used on toys and can cut down on fluid transmission. Dental dams are thin sheets of latex that can be placed over any genital area, either the vagina or anus. You can also use gloves as a barrier against body fluids.

Title: Introduction to LYRIC Services
Location: Audre Lorde Room, The Women’s Building
Time: doors open at 6:30, program starts at 7:00pm
Date: Tuesday, Oct 12
Tickets: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/132213

Lavender Youth Recreation & Information Center (LYRIC) is a community center for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning (LGBTQQ) youth. This presentation contains a brief history of LYRIC, an overview of their services, why the work LYRIC does is important, and how to make referrals. The workshop also includes a fun, interactive, activity that gives a feel for the work they do!

Jay Maldonado is a transgender, bi-cultural, Latino transplant from the east coast. A native of New Jersey, he started his career as fundraiser. After years of wine and cheese events, he was moved by the need to connect with clients. In August of 2005, Jay began to work for a small community based organization in Newark, New Jersey where he found his calling managing programs for recently emigrated families. After four years directing Family Literacy programs in Newark, NJ, Jay decided it was time for a change of scenery and moved to San Francisco. Since arriving to the bay area Jay has coordinated Summer Reading, Parenting, and After School Programs in the San Francisco’s Mission District. Jay received his Master’s in Public Administration and brings extensive experience in program development to his role as Director of Social Change at Lyric. He prides himself on creating culturally sensitive programs that aim to build confidence, responsibility, and life skills in youth. In his free time Jay enjoys his yoga practice, attending art events, and expanding his circle of fierce trans folk trying to make a difference!

Alex Karson is a hip, energetic firecracker who is a youth activist and social justice cheerleader through and through. Prior to her work at LYRIC she worked as a youth advocate for youth experiencing violence in their homes, as a comprehensive sexuality educator, and ran groups for young women in the juvenile justice system. Alex graduated with a BA in Feminist Studies from The University of California, Santa Cruz, where she not only spent her time hugging trees but immersing herself in theories of anti-oppression. On her free time she enjoys teaching yoga, scuba diving and cooking delicious dinners.

A: We do have a book for you! There is a book called Big Big Love by Hanne Blank, and it has a great section on sex with your partner. Suggestions from Ms. Blank about sex with a BBW are as follows: “A good position for cunnilingus is with the recipient on all fours, legals spread wide, with their partner kneeling or standing behind them. This pose works particularly well for many people if the lucky recipint of the oral attention kneels on a couch or depending on height of both bed and partner, the edge of a bed. The view when your partner is open in this position can be downright amazing.”

Unfortunately, there aren’t many websites for lesbian women and its quite a shame. We hope that eventually changes.