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27-07-2014, 01:15 PM
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I wasn't sure which section to post this in. I decided to put it in health and fitness, because it really is a health issue.. and not a joke. Baby Boomers...ie folks in their 50s and 60s... ie most of us.. apparently have a really high rate of STDs.. why? You would think our generation would be smarter by now.. Apparently not..


http://www.aol.com/article/2014/07/2...6pLid%3D507470

The Baby Boomer generation may be past the point of accidental pregnancies, but unprotected sex is still a danger as STDs plague the age group.

Dating experts told HuffPost Live they believe the aging generation is becoming complacent in the absence of pregnancy risks.

"In the 60's it was like free love for everyone and nobody ever thought about that," dating coach Lisa Copeland said.

"Nobody thinks there's a problem because we're not going to get pregnant anymore," Copeland added. "And that I feel is where everybody's head is."
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27-07-2014, 01:27 PM
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Yes I've heard this - I blame celeb culture for this - everybody doing what they think they 'should' do - theres more to life than sex - but not in the culture we now live in ........
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27-07-2014, 01:39 PM
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I am surprised............infidelity the cause?
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27-07-2014, 01:49 PM
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I am not surprised, many now seem to be trying to relive their youth, divorced and dashing from one bed to another. Not a pretty sight IMO
As Patsy said more to life than sex.
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27-07-2014, 02:16 PM
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Another aspect... This is the age where, unfortunately, many boomers find themselves widowed.. I can attest... the lonliness is horrendous. Not just for sex, but for companionship.. In all new relationships... the question of sex is going to come up. If you are looking for another partner... you are going to eventually wind up in the bedroom with that person... it's inevitable. So as the guy in the video says... get tested for STD BEFORE...

In the case of my 3rd hubby and I... we were both widowed after long term marriages.. him 29 years... me 21 years.. But we took the leap of faith that both of us had been faithful during those marriages... What if one of us had not been?
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27-07-2014, 02:22 PM
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Not always the case Audrey - many women now are on the look out for casual sex - its sad - but true
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27-07-2014, 02:31 PM
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I agree... but as the guy in the video says... men in our age group may not be as eager for casual sex.. as the "equipment" may not work as well as it used to... Women may be more interested because we no longer have to worry a about getting pregnant.

On the otherhand.. for both sexes.. sex is more than just pleasure... It's a way of connecting with a serious partner. in fact it's the most intense way of connecting.. Being held and touched is a human need at any age.. I think senior sex is more about that than just the act.
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27-07-2014, 02:53 PM
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As a widower I have been told I can have sex at 72 which is handy 'cos I live at 74.
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27-07-2014, 02:54 PM
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I suppose a big contributing factor would be because we're not likely to get pregnant, some people are not bothering to take any precautions. Trouble is, although more mature ladies won't get pregnant, they can still unknowingly pick up or pass on these diseases.
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27-07-2014, 02:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Victors Mate ->
As a widower I have been told I can have sex at 72 which is handy 'cos I live at 74.


Heard that one before VM, but still makes me smile.
 
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