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'''Lesbianism''' is [[sex]]ual activity or attraction between [[women]]. Female [[homosexual]]s are often called '''lesbians''' (after the [[Greek]] island of [[Lesbos]], home of [[Sappho]], the poetess of Lesbos).  Women who are attracted to both women and men are called [[bisexual]]s.  
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[[File:Beth Ditto in 2007.jpg|thumb|right|225px|[[Beth Ditto]] is a singer who is a lesbian and an [[Atheism|atheist]].<ref>http://articles.cnn.com/2006-11-24/entertainment/tbr.ditto_1_fat-people-beth-ditto-voice?_s=PM:SHOWBIZ</ref> See: [[Lesbianism and obesity]] and [[Atheism and obesity]]
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According to the Polish psychiatry journal ''Psychiatria Polska'': Homosexual women are less concentrated on physical appearance and more satisfied with their bodies while being more tolerant to obesity. For lesbian women the ideal body image is more massive than for heterosexual women.<ref>[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19694404?itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVDocSum&ordinalpos=1 Psychiatr Pol. 2009 Jan-Feb;43(1):99-107]. Body image in homosexual persons</ref>]]
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'''Lesbianism''' is [[sex]]ual activity or attraction between [[women]]. Female [[homosexual]]s are often called '''lesbians''' (after the [[Greek]] island of [[Lesbos]], home of Sappho, 610-580 B.C., the poetess of Lesbos).  Women who are attracted to both women and men are called [[bisexual]]s.  
  
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The first known written usage of the word "lesbian" in the sense meant here dates only from the 19th century. Earlier uses of the word from as far back as the 17th century, can be found but used in an entirely different sense.  Lesbianism is also called ''sapphism'' or ''female homosexuality''. (Sappho penned love sonnets to women. She lived from 610-580 B.C.)
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The divorce rate among lesbian couples is almost three times higher than the already high divorce rate among homosexual men couples.<ref>https://www.kirwanlawoffice.com/blog/2021/05/divorce-rate-for-lesbian-couples/</ref>
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In 1997, the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention Program included lesbians as a priority population.<ref>[http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/conference/ppt/linda_ellis.ppt#291,3, Progress has been made in recognizing lesbians as a target population]</ref>
 
  
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The first known written usage of the word "lesbian" in the sense meant here dates only from the 19th century. Earlier uses of the word from as far back as the 17th century, can be found but used in an entirely different sense.  Lesbianism is also called ''sapphism'' or ''female homosexuality''. In 1997, the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention Program included lesbians as a priority population.<ref>[https://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/conference/ppt/linda_ellis.ppt#291,3, Progress has been made in recognizing lesbians as a target population]</ref>
 
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In the United States, estimates of lifetime same-sex behavior among women are 8%–20%, and 1.4%–4.3% of all women may be sexually active with other women. An estimated 2.3 million women describe themselves as lesbian. In its 1999 report, Lesbian Health: Current Assessment and Directions for the Future, the Institute of Medicine emphasized that more data on sexually transmitted infections (STIs), Pap smear screening, and risk for cervical cancer in lesbians were needed.<ref>[http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/eid/vol10no11/04-0622_08.htm Lesbians and Infectious Diseases]</ref>
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In the United States, estimates of lifetime same-sex behavior among women are 8%–20%, and 1.4%–4.3% of all women may be sexually active with other women. An estimated 2.3 million women describe themselves as lesbian. In its 1999 report, Lesbian Health: Current Assessment and Directions for the Future, the Institute of Medicine emphasized that more data on sexually transmitted infections (STIs), Pap smear screening, and risk for cervical cancer in lesbians were needed.<ref>[https://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/eid/vol10no11/04-0622_08.htm Lesbians and Infectious Diseases]</ref>
 
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==Lesbianism and Health Issues==
 
==Lesbianism and Health Issues==
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===Obesity===
 
''For more information please see:'' [[Lesbianism and Obesity]]
 
''For more information please see:'' [[Lesbianism and Obesity]]
  
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[[File:11834504 3cc3c49559.jpg|175px|right|thumbnail|In April of 2007, the ''American Journal of Public Health'' analyzed data from 2002 National Survey of Family Growth and the data suggested that [[United States|American]] lesbian women were 2.69 times more likely to be overweight and 2.47 times more likely to be obese than all other female sexual orientation groups.
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[[File:11834504 3cc3c49559.jpg|175px|right|thumbnail|In April 2007, the ''American Journal of Public Health'' analyzed data from 2002 National Survey of Family Growth and the data suggested that [[United States|American]] lesbian women were 2.69 times more likely to be overweight and 2.47 times more likely to be obese than all other female sexual orientation groups.
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<ref name="ajph">[http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=ShowDetailView&TermToSearch=17463369&ordinalpos=1&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVDocSum Overweight and Obesity in Sexual-Minority Women: Evidence From Population-Based Data, Ulrike Boehmer, Deborah J. Bowen, Greta R. Bauer, American Journal of Public Health, 2007 Jun;97(6):1134-40. E pub 2007 Apr 26.]</ref>
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<ref name="ajph">[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=ShowDetailView&TermToSearch=17463369&ordinalpos=1&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVDocSum Overweight and Obesity in Sexual-Minority Women: Evidence From Population-Based Data, Ulrike Boehmer, Deborah J. Bowen, Greta R. Bauer, American Journal of Public Health, 2007 Jun;97(6):1134-40. E pub 2007 Apr 26.]</ref>
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<small>(photo obtained from [http://www.flickr.com/photos/wader/11834504/ Flickr], see [http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/deed.en license agreement])</small> ]]
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In regards to lesbianism and obesity, in April of 2007, the ''American Journal of Public Health''  analyzed data from 2002 National Survey of Family Growth and the data suggested that [[United States|American]] lesbian women were 2.69 times more likely to be overweight and 2.47 times more likely to be obese than all other female sexual orientation groups.
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In regards to lesbianism and obesity, in April 2007, the ''American Journal of Public Health''  analyzed data from 2002 National Survey of Family Growth and the data suggested that [[United States|American]] lesbian women were 2.69 times more likely to be overweight and 2.47 times more likely to be obese than all other female sexual orientation groups.
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<ref name="ajph">[http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=ShowDetailView&TermToSearch=17463369&ordinalpos=1&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVDocSum Overweight and Obesity in Sexual-Minority Women: Evidence From Population-Based Data, Ulrike Boehmer, Deborah J. Bowen, Greta R. Bauer, American Journal of Public Health, 2007 Jun;97(6):1134-40. E pub 2007 Apr 26.]</ref> The abstract for this study indicated that "lesbians are at greater risk for morbidity and mortality linked to overweight and obesity." <ref name="ajph" />  
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<ref name="ajph"/> The abstract for this study indicated that "lesbians are at greater risk for morbidity and mortality linked to overweight and obesity." <ref name="ajph" />  
  
 
In 2009, the ''PubMed'' article abstract for a Polish psychiatry journal ''Psychiatria Polska'' article declared:
 
In 2009, the ''PubMed'' article abstract for a Polish psychiatry journal ''Psychiatria Polska'' article declared:
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{{Cquote|Homosexual women are less concentrated on physical appearance and more satisfied with their bodies while being more tolerant to obesity.... For lesbian women the ideal body image is more massive than for heterosexual women.<ref>http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19694404?itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVDocSum&ordinalpos=1</ref>}}
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{{Cquote|Homosexual women are less concentrated on physical appearance and more satisfied with their bodies while being more tolerant to obesity.... For lesbian women the ideal body image is more massive than for heterosexual women.<ref>[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19694404?itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVDocSum&ordinalpos=1 Psychiatr Pol. 2009 Jan-Feb;43(1):99-107]. Body image in homosexual persons</ref>}}
  
 
In 2007, a purported lesbian wrote to [[Andrew Sullivan]], the political commentator and administrator of ''The Daily Dish'' blog:
 
In 2007, a purported lesbian wrote to [[Andrew Sullivan]], the political commentator and administrator of ''The Daily Dish'' blog:
 
{{Cquote|And - oh heck, I'll admit it - aesthetics have value, too! As a woman, I may not be as focused on looks as men are predisposed to be, but I sure am tired of seeing so many queer ladies out there who are way past 200 pounds. Way, way past. Sorry, but no amount of "fat acceptance" is going to make that a pleasant sight - gay, straight, butch, femme, male or female.<ref>http://andrewsullivan.theatlantic.com/the_daily_dish/2007/05/obesity_and_les.html</ref>}}
 
{{Cquote|And - oh heck, I'll admit it - aesthetics have value, too! As a woman, I may not be as focused on looks as men are predisposed to be, but I sure am tired of seeing so many queer ladies out there who are way past 200 pounds. Way, way past. Sorry, but no amount of "fat acceptance" is going to make that a pleasant sight - gay, straight, butch, femme, male or female.<ref>http://andrewsullivan.theatlantic.com/the_daily_dish/2007/05/obesity_and_les.html</ref>}}
  
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===Cancer===
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Lesbians have higher risk of [[HPV]],<ref>https://nortonhealthcareprovider.com/news/hpv-and-your-lesbian-patients/</ref> despite of denying that by mainstream liberal health websites like [[Verywell]],<ref>https://www.verywellhealth.com/lesbians-and-hpv-514139</ref> lesbians and bisexuals are more likely to get HPV vaccines due to their fear from HPV.<ref>https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4135468/</ref> According to science direct a total of 35.7% (n=1,379) of heterosexual women tested positive for any genital HPV compared to 41.6% (n=91) of lesbian or bisexual women.<ref>[https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0090825822013609 Sexual orientation is irrelevant in HPV screening: Infection rates in heterosexual vs. lesbian/bisexual women (135)]</ref> According to American Cancer society, Lesbian and bisexual women may be at increased risk for breast, cervical, and ovarian cancer compared to heterosexual women.<ref>[https://www.cancer.org/cancer/risk-prevention/understanding-cancer-risk/cancer-facts/cancer-facts-for-lesbian-and-bisexual-women.html Cancer Facts for Lesbian and Bisexual Women]</ref>
  
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However, liberals assert that lesbians are considered to be amongst the lowest risk groups for some STDs including HIV, despite proof that they have a much higher risk than heterosexual couples. After all, lesbianism is, like any other form of homosexuality, a sin. <ref name="HIV">[http://www.metrokc.gov/health/glbT/lbstd.htm]</ref>
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==Why Lesbians Are More Harmful Than Other Homosexuals==
 
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Unfortunately, the liberal media has pushed the idea that two women performing obscene acts is attractive, meaning that there are many who, while having the right idea about male homosexuality, are much more confused about lesbianism. Also, lesbians are often feminists. These women, more than any other sort of feminist, are of the mistaken belief that not only are women of equal intelligence as men, but that they do not need a man's guiding hand to live a good, holy life.
 
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On the flip side, it is much easier to cure lesbianism than homosexuality, as women are more likely to realize that they have strayed from God. We do not need to fear to much, for as soon as a lesbian meets the right man, she will realize her place.
 
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*[[Homosexuality and health]]
 
*[[Homosexuality and health]]
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*[http://www.britannica.com/ebc/article-9384264 Lesbianism] Encyclopædia Britannica.
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*[https://www.britannica.com/ebc/article-9384264 Lesbianism] Encyclopædia Britannica.
  
 
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Latest revision as of 07:49, December 3, 2025

Beth Ditto is a singer who is a lesbian and an atheist.[1] See: Lesbianism and obesity and Atheism and obesity

According to the Polish psychiatry journal Psychiatria Polska: Homosexual women are less concentrated on physical appearance and more satisfied with their bodies while being more tolerant to obesity. For lesbian women the ideal body image is more massive than for heterosexual women.[2]

Lesbianism is sexual activity or attraction between women. Female homosexuals are often called lesbians (after the Greek island of Lesbos, home of Sappho, 610-580 B.C., the poetess of Lesbos). Women who are attracted to both women and men are called bisexuals.

The divorce rate among lesbian couples is almost three times higher than the already high divorce rate among homosexual men couples.[3]

The first known written usage of the word "lesbian" in the sense meant here dates only from the 19th century. Earlier uses of the word from as far back as the 17th century, can be found but used in an entirely different sense. Lesbianism is also called sapphism or female homosexuality. In 1997, the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention Program included lesbians as a priority population.[4]

In the United States, estimates of lifetime same-sex behavior among women are 8%–20%, and 1.4%–4.3% of all women may be sexually active with other women. An estimated 2.3 million women describe themselves as lesbian. In its 1999 report, Lesbian Health: Current Assessment and Directions for the Future, the Institute of Medicine emphasized that more data on sexually transmitted infections (STIs), Pap smear screening, and risk for cervical cancer in lesbians were needed.[5]

Lesbianism and Health Issues

Obesity

For more information please see: Lesbianism and Obesity

In April 2007, the American Journal of Public Health analyzed data from 2002 National Survey of Family Growth and the data suggested that American lesbian women were 2.69 times more likely to be overweight and 2.47 times more likely to be obese than all other female sexual orientation groups. [6] (photo obtained from Flickr, see license agreement)

In regards to lesbianism and obesity, in April 2007, the American Journal of Public Health analyzed data from 2002 National Survey of Family Growth and the data suggested that American lesbian women were 2.69 times more likely to be overweight and 2.47 times more likely to be obese than all other female sexual orientation groups. [6] The abstract for this study indicated that "lesbians are at greater risk for morbidity and mortality linked to overweight and obesity." [6]

In 2009, the PubMed article abstract for a Polish psychiatry journal Psychiatria Polska article declared:

“ Homosexual women are less concentrated on physical appearance and more satisfied with their bodies while being more tolerant to obesity.... For lesbian women the ideal body image is more massive than for heterosexual women.[7] ”

In 2007, a purported lesbian wrote to Andrew Sullivan, the political commentator and administrator of The Daily Dish blog:

“ And - oh heck, I'll admit it - aesthetics have value, too! As a woman, I may not be as focused on looks as men are predisposed to be, but I sure am tired of seeing so many queer ladies out there who are way past 200 pounds. Way, way past. Sorry, but no amount of "fat acceptance" is going to make that a pleasant sight - gay, straight, butch, femme, male or female.[8] ”

Cancer

Lesbians have higher risk of HPV,[9] despite of denying that by mainstream liberal health websites like Verywell,[10] lesbians and bisexuals are more likely to get HPV vaccines due to their fear from HPV.[11] According to science direct a total of 35.7% (n=1,379) of heterosexual women tested positive for any genital HPV compared to 41.6% (n=91) of lesbian or bisexual women.[12] According to American Cancer society, Lesbian and bisexual women may be at increased risk for breast, cervical, and ovarian cancer compared to heterosexual women.[13]

See also

External links

References

  1. ↑ http://articles.cnn.com/2006-11-24/entertainment/tbr.ditto_1_fat-people-beth-ditto-voice?_s=PM:SHOWBIZ
  2. ↑ Psychiatr Pol. 2009 Jan-Feb;43(1):99-107. Body image in homosexual persons
  3. ↑ https://www.kirwanlawoffice.com/blog/2021/05/divorce-rate-for-lesbian-couples/
  4. ↑ Progress has been made in recognizing lesbians as a target population
  5. ↑ Lesbians and Infectious Diseases
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Overweight and Obesity in Sexual-Minority Women: Evidence From Population-Based Data, Ulrike Boehmer, Deborah J. Bowen, Greta R. Bauer, American Journal of Public Health, 2007 Jun;97(6):1134-40. E pub 2007 Apr 26.
  7. ↑ Psychiatr Pol. 2009 Jan-Feb;43(1):99-107. Body image in homosexual persons
  8. ↑ http://andrewsullivan.theatlantic.com/the_daily_dish/2007/05/obesity_and_les.html
  9. ↑ https://nortonhealthcareprovider.com/news/hpv-and-your-lesbian-patients/
  10. ↑ https://www.verywellhealth.com/lesbians-and-hpv-514139
  11. ↑ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4135468/
  12. ↑ Sexual orientation is irrelevant in HPV screening: Infection rates in heterosexual vs. lesbian/bisexual women (135)
  13. ↑ Cancer Facts for Lesbian and Bisexual Women
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