"Hi lovely people, i am a woman working with an American NGO and conducting a research into gay/ lesbian/ bi/ transgender/ intersex/ queer rights in Ghana and how it can be improved. I am appalled by the state of LGBTIQ rights in Ghana and Africa and I think that it's time that people are educated so they stop discriminating against others because of their sexual orientation. I have these questions and I would be so grateful if you all took the time to answer them and posted your answers here. the same discussion is going on @ Adventures from the Bedrooms of African Women blog (http://adventuresfrom.com/2012/06/27/guest-contributor-ekuba-gaylesbian-in-ghana.html) so you can also go there, view the live discussion which is going on and post your views. The blog is very popular and has been featured on BBC. you can also email me at ekubabentil@gmail.com if you'd prefer to do so. Please take out a minute to answer these questions and help promote the cause of lgbtiq rights in Ghana. I dream of a day when people in Ghana and Africa won't have to hide their sexual orientation or face any discrimination bcos of it. lots of light and love

QUESTIONS: Which country do you live in? what is your nationality? When did you know you’re gay/ lesbian/ b/t/i/q? Are you sexually active? Are condoms/ genital dams readily accessible to you? If you get a genital infection like yeast, VD, etc. can you easily access healthcare? is your sexual orientation known to all (including family)? Have you ever faced discrimination of any sort due to your lgbtiq status (includes physical/ verbal assault)? Are you under pressure to date/ marry the opposite sex? Would you like to marry your gay/ lesbian lover? Are you a Christian, Muslim, traditionalist? How do you reconcile your sexual orientation with your faith? Share your experiences!"