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An Ounce of
Prevention
When it comes to the subject of sexually
transmitted diseases across the population,
an ounce of prevention is worth more than a
pound of cure. It can preserve the quality of
life, and even save a life. What can you do
to protect yourself and combat the
contagion of dangerous love?
1. Be informed.
2. Get screened immediately. You may
already be infected without knowing it.
3. Talk to your doctor if youre ready to
take your relationship to the next level.
4. Practice safe sexUse a condom.
5. Dont have multiple sex partners. Insist
upon an exclusive relationship.
6. Know how physical maturity affects your
body and increases your risk of infection.
7. Talk to your partner. Discuss your
concerns about safe sex. It takes two to
tango, and two to prevent the spread of
an unwanted disease.
8. Share intimacy through cuddling, handholding, and massage.
9. Talk to your friends. Spread the word
about the importance of safe sex and the
dangers of unprotected sex among
mature adults.
10. Visit your local library or search the web
for more information.
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STDs and
Older Adults
For Mature
Sexually Active
Audiences
Whos at Risk?
You are! If youre a sexually active person
having sex without a condom, or actively
sharing the love with more than one
partner, youre at risk of contracting a
sexually transmitted disease. HIV/AIDS,
syphilis, chlamydia and HPV (human
papillomavirus) arent just for sexually
active young adults. Diseases dont
discriminate, and they certainly dont
know to respect their elders! Age,
wisdom and life experience wont render
mature adults immune to the pain,
humiliation
and
shame
sexually
transmitted diseases can bring.
Medical studies and current literature
have focused primarily on sexually active
teens and young adults, while the rate of
STDs in older adults continues to rise.
Alarmingly,
the rate of sexually
transmitted diseases has more than
doubled among middle-aged adults and
the elderly over the last decade. Why the
increase? The exact reasons are unclear,
but may be attributed to a number of
factors. Read on to learn more about
common sexually transmitted infections
among older adults and explore possible
causes and solutions.
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