If you’re looking for answers about the unique challenges, opportunities and joy of sex and intimacy in our later years, you’ve come to the right place — SaferSex4Seniors.org provides accurate, up-to-date information from experts in the field. Congratulations on your ageless curiosity.
You’re here because you know how important it is that the sexual intimacy you enjoy be as safe as possible. “Safer sex” means sex in which you can address concerns about sexually transmitted infections (STIs) with smart actions, wise communication and the use of the condoms that reduce risk.
The rates of STIs among older adults, including syphilis and gonorrhea, have doubled in the past decade, and HIV infections have almost doubled as well.[1] The free resources you’ll find here can help ensure that your pleasure is not diminished by worry. Professionals working with seniors will find this information helpful as well, and our poster (free download from this page) is a great conversation starter for medical offices, clinics, senior centers, and homes!
Who is SaferSex4Seniors.org?
We are an independent collective of professional sexuality educators, researchers, authors, trainers, counselors, and therapists with many years of experience and proven competence in our fields. We are excited to connect with you online! Each fact sheet on this site is written by an expert you can contact directly through links at the bottom of that fact sheet. We welcome your inquiries. Please let us know what other questions you have so we can add resources that suit your needs.
References
- ^ Sex Life of Older Adults and Rising STDs. Collected on March 14, 2012