There seems to be a general assumption, that if you are over 40, then sex is safe, regardless of whether you use contraception or not right? Wrong.. It doesn't matter what age you are, everyone is at risk of STI's.
It is assumed that post-menopausal women are not included in the safe sex message, since the risk of pregnancy is not necessarily an issue, and most women in that age bracket are assumed to be either in a monogamous relationship, or fairly sexually inactive. However, with the divorce rate on the rise, many in this age range are starting out in new relationships and the majority who fall into this age bracket have had no previous sexual health education and are not proficient in the use of condoms. For more information on where to get condoms in Suffolk click here.
Generally advice on Sexual Health and STI's is aimed at the younger generation, but the message here is clear, no matter what your age, and previous education of Sexual Health, there is no need to be kept in the dark, information is available on all types of STI's and general Sexual Health on the No Risks website.
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