: Research indicates that some lesbian and bisexual women prefer figures with a 0.7 waist-to-hip ratio and larger breasts.
: The average age for "coming out" is approximately 19.6 years, but many women realize their orientation much later, sometimes after previous relationships with men.
: Realizing one's identity later in life is an affirmation of the true self and does not invalidate previous relationships.
: Groups like Lesbians Over Age Fifty (LOAF) provide social networking opportunities for women exploring their sexuality later in life.