ASK EVE: GIRLFRIENDS: Q: Since we are two girls, do we...

Ev

A: Yes! While you can't get pregnant from having sex with a girl, you can still get STIs.

eve knows it can feel awkward, but you have to have the STI talk as soon as possible. If you think you want to have sex with this person, then chat with her first.

You can ask: "When was your last STI test? Do you have any STIs?" Then answer those questions for yourself, too. It's best to get tested between each partner so that you can be sure that you're not passing anything on unknowingly.

STIs are super common and no big deal. Having this conversation is nothing to be ashamed of! And if you're worried about fluid-to-fluid contact, you can use a dental dam.