Women who have sex with women contact with cervical secretions, vaginal mucosa, or menstrual blood, including fingers or penetrative objects may transmit sexually transmitted diseases. Oral-genital contact may indicate a higher risk of acquiring HSV, even among women who have had no prior sex with men. Bacterial vaginosis occurs more often in lesbians, but it is unclear if BV is transmitted by sexual contact; it occurs in celibate as well as sexually active women. BV often occurs in both partners in a lesbian relationship; a recent study of women with BV found that 81% had partners with BV. Lesbians are not included in a category of
The Men (punk band) it’s only made their hearts beat faster." The band performed at the 2012 South by Southwest music festival. "Open Your Heart" was the last record to feature bass player Chris Hansell. The Men released their fourth full-length album, "New Moon," on March 5, 2013. The album, which was recorded in Big Indian, New York, continued the down the path established by "Open Your Heart," incorporating more classic and country rock influences and fewer noise rock elements. One critic described the album's sound as "akin to Dinosaur Jr. on a serious Tom Petty kick." Compared with "Open You Heart," critical reaction