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Mid 1990s: Lesbians do what in bed?

With most of the money from the NHS service provision going towards gay men and cutting the incidence of HIV/AIDS, lesbians had to be a little more creative when it came to their own safer sex provisions. LAIC has several examples of Dental Dams, but here we learn the "Blue Peter" approach. This particular cartoon was included in a condom pack that also advertised the number for Lesbian Line.

Safe sex cartoon, mid 1990s - click here to download PDF version

Safe sex cartoon, mid 1990s.
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Later responses to lesbian and bi women's health needs have focused on smear testing, emotional health and relationships.

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