Dear lisie090,

Yes. People who have unprotected anal or vaginal intercourse are at the highest risk for sexually transmitted infections, but it's still possible for lesbians to acquire and transmit infections through mutual masturbation, unprotected oral sex, or sharing sex toys. Lesbians can reduce the risk of infection the same way straight people can — through safer sex, including low-risk behaviors and the use of latex barriers — like using gloves, Glyde dams for oral sex, and condoms on sex toys.

Hope this information helps!

Take care,

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