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Reoccurring vaginal infections like bv. same sex partner. strictly with only each other (with each other all the time). ?

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Treat both: BV is more common in bisexual and lesbian women. BV can be passed from partner to partner. Make sure both partners are treated for BV at the same time. Here is a Lesbian and bisexual health fact sheet: https://www.womenshealth.gov/publications/our-publications/fact-sheet/lesbian-bisexual-health.html#e

Answered 3/19/2017

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