Women who have sex with women generally have the same sexual health and reproductive health needs as any other woman. However, there are some specific bits of information that may be helpful for you if you are sexually active. If you have oral sex when you or your partner have cold sores, cuts on the skin around the vagina, anus or mouth, or are having your period then you might be at risk of viral infections such as herpes or hepatitis. A dam is a square of latex, often flavoured, which is placed over your skin for performing oral sex. Alternatively you can cut open a condom and place it over your skin.