Surprising STI Trends in Adults Over 55: What You Need to Know
he STI increase among THIS population might surprise you…
The CDC (2023) reports that from 2012-2022, some STI rates doubled for people over the age of 55.
Yes, that means 👵🏻 may very well still be getting it on at the nursing home.
The STI rates include chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis. (CDC, 2023).
This data might come as a surprise due to the tendency to desexualize older adults.
People might desexualize older adults for reasons including:
⚫️ Negative views and assumptions of aging and the aging body
⚫️ Assuming there is s-xual dysfunction
⚫️ Assuming a lack of s-xual desire
⚫️ Assuming older adults are asexual
Our s-xuality and s-xual experience can change and evolve across our lifetime —including into the later stages of our life.
Oftentimes, we tend to focus on education for adolescents, but older adults could also use reminders and support when it comes to their s-xual health 🥰