Lesbian Health
Clearinghouse Connector – April 2007
This edition of the Clearinghouse Connector profiles information resources that explore the issue of lesbian health.
The social determinants that influence health and wellbeing can be experienced differently by lesbians, particularly in relation to discrimination. This difference requires a separate examination of lesbian health and increased awareness of these issues.
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Information resources
Why should we consider lesbian health separate to women’s health? Putting the “Hetero” in front of Sexism: An agenda for lesbian health answers this question by describing the issues faced by lesbians, and how these issues can affect health. The paper also suggests ways health services can be lesbian friendly.
What’s the Difference? Health Issues of Major Concern to GLBTI Victorians is a collection of five research papers that focus on physical health, sexual health, mental health, life stage issues, and drug and alcohol issues. A ‘must read’ commissioned by the Ministerial Advisory Committee on Gay and Lesbian Health.
Private Lives: A Report on the Health and Wellbeing of GLBTI Australians is the result of one of the largest surveys of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and intersex (GLBTI) people ever conducted. This easy to read report provides data, analysis and personal stories and documents aspects of health and wellbeing.
Health professionals' lack of awareness can lead to poor advice and missed health promotion opportunities. Health needs of women who have sex with women aims to increase awareness of lesbian health issues.
It is a myth that lesbians are at less risk of developing cervical cancer because they don’t engage in heterosexual sex. Lesbians' experience of cervical screening provides the results of a survey of over 400 Victorian lesbians, their screening history, and barriers to cervical screening.
Lesbians Need Pap Tests Too! This fun brochure, produced by PapScreen Victoria provides information, service details and other useful contacts.
Related websites
For more information on lesbian health, access the GLHV Clearinghouse.
Looking for support services, information, or education on gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender issues? Get in contact with the ALSO Foundation.
The Rainbow Network provides a network for people who work with same sex attracted, bisexual, queer and transgender young people in Victoria.
How our Clearinghouse can help you
Women’s Health Victoria’s Clearinghouse has a wealth of information on gender in health in various forms. Our experienced health and information professionals can assist you to access this information.
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Content Reviewed: 1 April 2007
Last Updated: 1 March 2009