Finding The Right Physician And Regular Check-ups Lesbians are less likely to have had regular Pap smears.  This may be due to: A personal belief that there is no risk of STIs and cervical cancer Not being able to afford it Being told by health professionals that lesbians don’t need Pap smears Not routinely visiting […]

What is a mammogram, and why should I have one? A mammogram is a safe, low-dose x-ray of the breast. It is still the best tool we have to find breast cancer early and save lives. All women age 40 and older should have a mammogram every 1-2 years. What if I notice any changes […]

Earlier in October of 2008, Eve Ensler’s V To The Tenth/V-day recognized Women With A Vision with the V-Day Leadership Award for the exemplary role they played as a leading women’s organization in your community. Here’s what the letter from Eve Ensler’s group said: This award was created to acknowledge individual women and a few […]