Welcome to the Chicago Health and Life Experiences of Women (CHLEW) Study!

We’re glad you’re here.

The CHLEW is a 23-year long study from 1999 to 2023 focusing on sexual minority women (individuals who currently or previously identified as lesbian, bisexual, or queer women).

Our CHLEW study aims to gain a ‘whole person’ understanding of health—of both the stressors that sexual minority women face, and their substantial strengths and resilience. More for participants ⟶