LGBT Foundation ran a survey last year as part of their "annual health campaign for lesbian and bisexual women". They include part-time women in their definition of lesbian and bisexual women. What exactly is the point of research like this? What the hell is Professor Catherine Meads doing getting involved in the erasure of lesbian women?
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"National Sexual Wellbeing Survey 2018: Women Who Have Sex With Women
What is this survey?
This survey is part of LGBT Foundation’s Women’s Programme research into the sexual wellbeing of women who have sex with women.
"Sexual Wellbeing" within this research means 'a state of physical, emotional, mental and social wellbeing in relation to sexuality; it is not merely the absence of disease, dysfunction or infirmity. Sexual [wellbeing] requires a positive and respectful approach to sexuality and sexual relationships, as well as the possibility of having pleasurable and safe sexual experiences, free of coercion, discrimination and violence' (World Health Organisation, 2018).
The sections in this survey will cover topics such as wellbeing, confidence, communication, pleasure, behaviour, exploration and access to services.
This survey will run between August and November 2018 and will be followed by national focus groups. The results will be released in a report and shared with the wider community, service providers, media nationally.
This survey should take around 20 minutes to complete.
Who is this survey for?
This research is inclusive of people who identify as women – all or part of the time - including trans women, non-binary people and gender fluid people who identify as lesbian, bisexual or are questioning their sexual orientation or who do not identify in this way but do have sex, or intend to have sex, with women.
This survey is aimed at women from all backgrounds, including black women, women of colour, disabled women, older women, women who are parents or currently pregnant, women engaged in sex work, women from travelling communities, migrant women, women seeking asylum and who are refugees, and women with no access to public funds.
Why are we conducting this research?
This research is a priority now as there is a lack of up-to-date national evidence on sexual wellbeing for lesbian and bisexual women and other women who have sex with women. Previous research in this area took a more clinical approach to sexual health but excluded other factors including pleasure, exploration, health, access to services, confidence, and consent.
The data we gather will provide us with a greater understanding of your needs, and will inform the design of our services as well as influencing policy and support for women nationally."